Historical Jewel of Bengal "Murshidabad"

Murshidabad is in the bank of River Bhagirathi. It is famous as a tourist spot for the winter season. You can reach here by road or by train. It is also a picnic spot. But if you want to know the historical jewels of Murshidabad, you have to stay here for 2-3 days. Murshidabad was the last capital of Bengal-Bihar-Odisha. At the bank of River you can see the famous “Hazar-duari”, made by ‘Nabab Humayunzaa’. The construction of “Hazar-duari” was finished in the year 1838. 18 lack rupees were spending to finish it. Now it is the Museum of A.S.I. this museum is open for public from 10 AM to 5 PM except Friday. You will see a beautiful garden of flower at the outside of the palace. You can also visit Imam Bara, Haldi Masjid, Ghori Ghar, Chak Masjid, Minar, Bachchawali Toap, Madina Masjid, and Wasef Manjil Palace. You can visit these places by walking. But to traveling for long distance you can avail Auto or Tanga. At first visit at Katra Masjid. Structure of the Masjid is mind blowing. Founder of this Historical Monument is ‘Nabab Murshid Kuli Khan’. Here you will find his grave. At Adinath Jain Temple you will find the art of marble. At Kathgola Bagan you will see the palace made by Dugar Prince. Apart from that you can also visit the grave of “Nabab Shiraj” and “Alibardi” at Khoshbag at the opposite end of the River.

How to Reach:-

You can avail any train from Sealdah which is going to Lalgola. Distance is 193 kms.

Some of the Trains: 

• Bhagirathi Express       6:25 pm - 10:40 pm
• Hazarduari Express      6:50 am - 11:18 am

Apart from trains you can avail buses from Esplanade which are departure by a time gap of around 1 (one) hour.

Some of the Hotels:-

• Hotel Indrajit: Phone- (03482)-271858 / 270564
• Hotel Anurag: Phone- (03482)-270629
• Hotel Asoka Mahal: Phone- 9232679036
• Hotel Yatrik: Phone- (03482)-270830
• Hotel Sagnik: Phone- (03482)-270051 / 9434021911