It is well connected to Calcutta. Krishnanagar is famous for the Krishananagar Palace. Other places worth a dekko here are the Roman Catholic Church and Ghurni where the toy and clay models are made and sold on the banks of the Jalanagi river. The other specialties of this place are the Sarpuriya and Sarbhaja sweets. Santipur Well-known for its handloom products and a famed vaishnava centre, Santipur lies 20 kms from Krishnanagar.
Many private hotels are available too.
Nabadwip 114 km north of Calcutta is Nabadwip, one of the most important pilgrimage centers of the Hindus. The birth place of Sri Chaitanya, the founder of the Vaisnava sect, is located at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Jalagni rivers. Nabadwip is also known as the Varanasi of Bengal. The former capital of Bengal, under the Sen reign, it houses almost 186 temples. A bus tour from Calcutta on Sundays is ideal for a weekend getaway.