Siddhanath Shiva Temple
The Siddhanath Siva Temple is made of terracotta and was built somewhere
around 1799 and 1843 by Maharaja Shibendra Narayan and Maharaja Harendra
Narayan and has five crests fit as a fiddle of vaults; however the most
elevated top in the center has been devastated. Siddhanath Shiva Temple is
also known for its rich architecture and ancient carvings on the inner walls
of the temple.
Manufactured by Maharaja Harendra Narayan and Maharaja Shibendra Narayan,
the sanctuary encapsulates terracotta fine art. This Temple comprises of a
large number of peaks, pillars and domes belonging to ancient history. A
large number of devotees visit this temple as it houses a five feet long
‘Shivling’ of Lord Shiva.
Getting There
Siddhanath Shiva Temple is located 7 km from Cooch Behar while in transit to
Dinhata.
Rickshaws are the most widely available public transport in Cooch Behar
town. Most of Cooch Behar's residents stay within a few kilometres of the
town centre and have their own vehicles, mostly motorcycles and bicycles.
The New Cooch Behar railway station is around 5 km from town and is well
connected to almost all major Indian cities including Kolkata, Delhi,
Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Guwahati. The rail route is one of the important
connecting North-East India with remaining parts of the country. All express
and Superfast trains going towards North East have a stoppage here. Another
station named Cooch Behar situated inside the town exists but only few pairs
of local trains run on this route.
Cooch Behar is headquarters of the North Bengal State Transport Corporation,
which runs regular bus service to places in West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.
Private buses are also available. Most buses depart from the Central Bus
Terminus near Cooch Behar Rajbari. Hired vehicles are available from the
taxi stand near Transport Chowpathi.
The Cooch Behar Airport has modern passenger facilities but no airlines
operate here. Steps are being taken to resume flights.
The nearest operating airport is Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri, about 150
km from Cooch Behar. It is about three hours 45 minutes drive to
Bagdogra Airport from Cooch Behar. To make arrangements for a taxi from Airport to
Cooch Behar, contact one the taxi operators and travel agents that have
counter in the Airport.
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