West Bengal Packages – BAWALI RAJBARI

Arrival at Kolkata airport. Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to the Rajbari Bawali (40 kms/ 1.5 – 02 hrs. approx.).  Vehicle is on disposal for local run. Rest of the day free on leisure.

Day free as leisure. Vehicle is on disposal for local run for local activities in & around Bawali Rajbari.

The Zamindars of Bengal had a life of wealth and privilege rarely imagined today; they are the Nawabs, Thakur or Landed gentry equivalent of this region and led rich lives, which were an amalgamation of intrigue, battles, love, the arts and business, set amidst riches and the finest luxury India offered at that time.

The Rajbari itself, an extraordinary architectural masterpiece, was built around 250 years ago. It saw over 170 years of grand living, parties and eminent guests, but unfortunately post-independence, the Zamindars lost much of their wealth and the house started to fall into disrepair. Many others disappeared altogether as the families started to disperse to rebuild their own lives. A few members stayed on, caught up in the memories of their former glory. At one stage, in order to raise money, it was used for film shoots and also a movie theatre. But all this was not enough. It is only until recent times that The Rajbari, the only remaining building from this time, albeit in ruins, has been salvaged and exquisitely restored to reflect the opulence, style and grace of the Zamindars of Bengal.

Morning in Leisure, Vehicle is on disposal for local run. On time departure transfer to city airport to board a flight for onwards destination. END OF SERVICES.