Midnapore, the headquarters of Paschim Medinipur, is about 180 kilometers from Purbasthali. The most efficient way to travel is by train via Howrah or Kharagpur. The route takes you through the industrial and agricultural heartlands of West Bengal. Midnapore is a historic town with several educational institutions and religious sites.
Total Distance: 180 km by road and 160 km straight-line distance.
Check for trains originating from Howrah that stop at Midnapore.
October to March for comfortable sightseeing.