Spiritual · Jalpaiguri
Jalpesh Temple
The ancient Shiva shrine of the Dooars
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India Year-round; Shivaratri and Shravan for the festivals.
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Temples & Spiritual · Heritage & Historical
Best time
Year-round; Shivaratri and Shravan for the festivals.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Jalpesh Temple
The Jalpesh temple at Jalpaiguri is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva shrines in North Bengal, its present structure rebuilt by the Koch kings and topped with a distinctive tall spire above a sunken sanctum.
During Shivaratri and the month of Shravan, tens of thousands of pilgrims walk here carrying Teesta water, and the surrounding fairground fills with music and stalls.
Why visit
- Centuries of continuous worship and Koch-era architecture
- One of the largest religious fairs in North Bengal
- A sunken sanctum unlike any other temple in the region
- Close to Jalpaiguri town and easy to combine with Gorumara
Things to do & experiences
Temple darshan
Shivaratri fair (Feb–Mar)
Shravan pilgrimage walk
Local sweets and craft stalls
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
Jalpaiguri Road station (10 km).
By road
At Mainaguri, about 22 km from Jalpaiguri town.
Best time to visit
Year-round; Shivaratri and Shravan for the festivals.
