West Bengal Packages – MURSHIDABAD

Morning after breakfast transfer to Murshidabad (300 kms/ 06 - 07 hrs. approx.). Rest of the day free on leisure.

After breakfast proceed for a full day tour of Murshidabad covering the below mentioned places.

Hazarduari Palace or the Palace of a Thousand Doors

It was built during the reign of Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah (1824-1838 AD) by the famous architect McLeod Duncan. He followed the classic Greek (Doric) style. It is believed that the palace owes its name to the presence of more than thousand real and false doors and vast corridors in it.

Katra Mosque

This mosque houses the tomb of Murshid Kuli Khan, the founder of Murshidabad. The mosque was constructed between 1723-1724 and the Nawab had expressed his desire to be buried here. The Nawab died in 1725. It was also his wish that a market be established in the vicinity of this mosque. The word ˜Katra" means market and hence the name.

Nashipur Rajbati

The palace was constructed by King Kirtichand Bahadur in the late 19th century. Within the palace compound two temples that of Ramachandra and Lakshmi-Narayana were built and they are worth a watch. There are two cannons here which people say were gifted by Robert Clive to Mir Jafar.

Katgola Garden

Lachmi Prasad is credited to be the founder of this garden that houses a beautiful palace. One can see valuable paintings, furniture and mirrors inside the palace. There is a beautiful temple here which is dedicated to Paresh Nath

Imambara

This faces the Hazarduari Palace. It is believed that it is one of the biggest Imambaras in India. Before the present structure, there existed a wooden Imambara constructed by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah. The white building with its architectural splendour inspires awe.

Medina Mosque

This small mosque is situated between the Hazarduari Palace and the Imambara. It is said that Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah had brought mud from Karbala on his own head and placed them at Medina. It is stated that it houses a replica of Hazrat Muhammad's tomb at Madina. The colourful tiled verandah look beautiful.

Morning after breakfast you will be driven to Plassey (02 hours’ drive approximately) to see the battle ground and the war memorial. Following a drive of (02 hours’ drive approximately), you will reach Shantipur/Phulia to visit the handloom weavers. Continue to Kolkata and reach by evening.