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DAKE/Dakshineswar (2 PFs)
दक्षिणेश्वर
দক্ষিণেশ্বর

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 09 2023 (09:44)
Dakshineswar Railway Station (DAKE) is located in Dakshineswar, a town in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
The station has 2 platforms and is well connected by road with auto-rickshaws, buses, and taxis available for transportation.
Dakshineswar is famous for the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, attracting numerous pilgrims and tourists every year.

Tourism

**Dakshineswar Kali Temple:** A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
**Belur Math:** The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda.
**Kalighat Kali Temple:** One of the most important Kali temples in Kolkata.
**Howrah Bridge:** A historic suspension bridge connecting Kolkata with Howrah.
**Victoria Memorial:** A magnificent marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Food

**Annapurna:** Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis and street food.
**Sri Krishna Sweets:** Offers a variety of sweets, snacks, and vegetarian dishes.
**The Vegetarian Restaurant:** Popular for its North Indian vegetarian cuisine.
**Dakshineswar Sweets:** Famous for its traditional Bengali sweets.
**Govinda's:** Offers a range of vegetarian dishes and snacks.
Number of Platforms: 2
Number of Halting Trains: 13
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0

Station Address

PWD Rd, Dakshineswar, Baranagar M, Kolkata, Dist - North 24 Parganas. Pin - 700035. Tel. No. : 033-25646118.
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Type: Regular
Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern
Division: Sealdah
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