West Medinipur's Chaipat: Bat Garden & Ancient Ruins Await

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News18•11-12-2025, 21:47
West Medinipur's Chaipat: Bat Garden & Ancient Ruins Await
- •West Medinipur's Daspur, specifically Sultanpur and Chaipat Hattala, offers a unique blend of adventure and history.
- •A major attraction is "Badur Bagan" (Bat Garden), featuring thousands of bats residing on a 200-year-old banyan tree.
- •The region is rich in historical ruins, including ancient Shiva temples, tomb-like structures, and medieval architectural remnants.
- •Chaipat Hattala is home to the Bishalakshi Temple, originally founded in 1504 and later reconstructed in 1971.
- •Locals are advocating for the preservation of the bat colony and historical sites to promote tourism and protect the area's heritage.
Why It Matters: West Medinipur's unique historical & natural tourism needs preservation.
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