Berachampa

Berachampa is in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, best known for Chandraketugarh, a 2,500-year old archaeological site.

Understand
The history of Berachampa dates back to almost the 3rd century BC, during the pre-Mauryan era. Chandraketugarh was once an important hub of international maritime trade. It is thought to be a part of the powerful Gangaridai nation mentioned in the ancient Greco-Roman accounts. According to the accounts, Gangaridai was a powerful kingdom whose war elephant forces led to the withdrawal of Alexander the Great from India. The site was later continuously inhabited and flourished through the dynasties of the Shungas, Kushanas, Guptas, Palas and Senas.

By bus
There are buses from Esplanade in Kolkata to Haroa, about from Berachampa. After reaching Haroa, take a bus to Berachampa.

By plane
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Kolkata, about  from Berachampa.

Get around
Berachampa is a small town and you may take rickshaws for long distances, otherwise walking is preferable.

Eat and drink
Although there are eateries in Berachampa, you should be better off carrying your own food instead.

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