Tamluk city, the headquarter of the Purba Medinipur district is situated on the bank of the Rupnarayan River in the east. It is a historical city, surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in South and Subarnarekha River in the West. It was historically known as Tamralipti/Tamralipta and has got a lot in store for its visitors who would want to get a peek into the pages of history.

Tamluk has been a witness to the various invasions and migrations from the east, west and northern India. The history of this city showcases a combination of the Jain, Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic cultures in the form of political influence, trade, and travel. Tamluk has always been connected well to the Gangetic plains. The acceptance of the Aryan culture in this area can be seen as the people here worship Bheema. The history of Tamluk says that while Sanjay was describing the names of holy rivers and places to Dhritarashtra, he mentioned ‘Tamralipta’ and that it was the capital of Venga kingdom and a well-recognized port.

Chandrakona is another such town, very close to Medinipur. The town has some of the most magnificent sites found in the entire district. These include the Fort of Ramgarh and Lalgarh, built by the Chauhan kings.

The Palace of King Chandraketu is another very prominent attraction of this town. While in the town, you may also want to visit the ancient Mahadev Temple. The temple has a long history of destruction and was later rebuilt by a Brdwan King. The Khirpai Temple, the Lal Ji Temple and ruins of Sobha Singha’s Fort are yet more attractions that will be worth your while. Even though the place has numerous sites to offer, they all can be visited easily in a matter of few hours.

Jhargram, near Midnapore, is another famous tourist destination. It is particularly known for the Jhargram Raj Palace, which has now been turned into a hotel and provides rooms for people who wish to stay in the palace.

A beautiful and very well maintained Radha Krishna Temple is another prime attraction of this palace. While in the palace, you may also visit the Kanak Durga Temple and the Chilkigarh Raj Palace, located around 12 km away from Jhargram.

The Kali Temple in Nutan bazaar is very popular. Idols of Kali are highly revered in this area.

The evening prayer held at the temple is especially witnessed by devotees, who some times travel from nearby towns. The temple construction is done in old Indian ‘Panchratana’ Style.