Located in Maynaguri Town and in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal, Jalpesh Mandir is one of the sacred religious Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This ancient Hindu temple has a unique history and was first built by Sri Bisu Singh, the father of Coochbehar's king Maharaja Narayan in the year 1524.
Thousands of pilgrims visit this sacred pilgrimage site from North Bengal and from the entire state of West Bengal in the months of July-August and then again Feb- March to worship Lord Shiva. Shravan Mela is organized during this time and people can be seen coming from the adjacent areas.
Jalpesh Temple Holds lots of historical significance since its first inception around 800 AD. The temple was first built by the successor of the king Baghadatta named Jalpesh. From here, Jalpesh Mandir witnesses several renovations and Destruction. During Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji's invasion in Kamrup, the temple got destroyed completely, and during the 12th Century, a Bhutan King rebuilt it again. However, in the following years, the temple was abandoned. Finally, the temple was completely renovated in the year 1665 by the Cooch Behar Dynasty.
The major attraction of this place is the Temple itself and its jaw-dropping architectures. However, nearby sightseeing attractions is The Teen Bigha Corridor near Haldibari, Maynaguri Khuksia Park, Jatileswar Temple etc.
Dooars
Batabari
Bindu
Buxa National Park
Chalsa
Chilapata
Gorumara National Park
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalipur Eco Village
Khayerbari
Lataguri
Murti
Rajabhatkhawa
Rocky Island
Samsing
Suntalekhola
Gajoldoba
Chapramari
Jhalong
Mongpong
Oodlabari
Damdim
Malbazar
Bagrakote
Jaldhaka
Jalpaiguri
Dinhata
Coochbehar
Jayanti
Falakata
Nagrakata
Lepchakha Village
Raimatang
Alipurduar
Hasimara
Hollong
Dhupguri
Barodabri
Maynaguri
Mendabari
Binnaguri
Paren
Madarihat
Birpara
Meteli
Banarhat
Todey Tangta
Jaigaon
Rasikbill
Bodaganj Temple
Jalpesh Temple
Jatileswar Temple
Mekhliganj
Ramsai
Gorubathan