Location: Murshidabad
Top Things to do in Murshidabad
Top 10 Things to do in Murshidabad, India
Murshidabad (Pron: ˈmʊəʃɪdəˌbɑ:d/bæd or ˈmɜ:ʃɪdəˌ) is a town in Murshidabad district of West Bengal state in India. The city of Murshidabad is located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi, a distributary of the Ganges River.
Restaurants in Murshidabad
1. Hazarduari Palace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Sudhir J - Saharanpur, India
It is an old Palace about 30 minutes drive from Berhampur.. Hazarduari means 1000 doors, but actually they are windows. Palace has large collection of old weapons, paintings, ceramics etc. etc. Must visit for people interested in history, antiques.
2. Katra Masjid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By ziaur2k - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
This historical mosque was built during 1723-1725 A.D by Nawbab Murshidkuli Khan in whose name the district was christened. Nawbab Murshidkuli Khan was born as a Hindu Brahmin but later he took the belief of Islam ..and he was buried just below the stair to the entrance of the Mosque ..He believed the footfalls of the namajis or visitors will make him good in the after life .It was heard that the Masjid was built in the design of Kaba Masjid of Mecca. The two minarets of 70 feet height still existed in broken state now ..The compound of Katra Masjid is nicely decorated with flower garden ..
3. Kathgola Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By supratikgupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The architecture is really worth seeing. Its well maintained, at least better than Hazarduari Palace. However, the inside has typical swords, etc. of the kings but not that great.
The bird's house is just awesome and has definitely rare birds with different colours which are rarest of rare
4. Motijheel Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Kazi Y - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Motijheel, the cradle of British rule in India, stands witness to a remarkable turning point in Indian history. A 350 acre oxbow lake formed out of an abandoned bed of river Bhagirathi, the Motijheel, derived its name from extensive pearl cultivation during the Nawabi period. This beautiful horseshoe shaped lake was excavated by Nawazesh Mohammad, the husband of the famous Ghasseti Begum. In the palace adjoining it (now in ruins) Lord Clive celebrated the acquisition of the Dewani of Sube Bangla (Bengal, Bihar & Odisha) in 1765. Moti Jheel was the home of Warren Hastings when he became the Political President at the Durbar of the Nawab Nazim ( 1771 - 73 AD ). Sir John Shore, afterwards Lord Teinmouth, also lived here. Moti Jheel is also known as the "Company Bagh", due to the fact of it having been in the occupation of the East India Company. The only old building existing is the Mosque of Shahamat Jang
5. Khosh Bagh
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Ria110494 - Kharagpur, India
It is actually the tomb of Nawab Alivardi Khan, Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah and their family members. A beautiful garden awaited us when we reached this place crossing the Ganga from Murshidabad. We hired a guide along two other families and he charged around Rs 20/per family. It was him who provided us with some valuable information regarding the place.
We were shown the graves of Nawab Siraj's mother, his aunt Ghasiti Begum (who conspired with the British against him), 17 of his family members (who were invited by the British over feast and murdered with poision), his cousin who conspired against him, his grandfather Nawab Alivardi Khan (whom he succeeded), his cousin who used to protect him, his wife Lutfa Begum, his little daughter (who was thrown into the Ganga by the British) and lastly his own. If you are visiting this place for the first time it is advisable to hire a guide as you will get know a lot about Bengal's history from them and the charge is also not that high.
6. Jahan Kosha Cannon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
7. Char Bangla Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Albia-Newton - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
A nice series of three temples in a group - Very well maintained and preserved.
Excellent artwork on the outside walls with well executed terracotta statues which are in good condition considering their age.
We went by taxi accross the river (from Berhampore), but if we did it again I would have gone accross the river from Murshidabad by boat and taken a local transport instead.
8. Nasipur Palace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Ria110494 - Kharagpur, India
The palace will appear less well maintained if compared with the other attractions of Murshidabad. It is mostly covered with jungles. When we went there in the evening there was a power cut and so we had to visit many places in the dark. We hired a guide for Rs 30 and he showed us different parts of the palace in the dark only. We were shown the room where the protesters were hanged by Devi Singh, the temples where he prayed and the antique collection of the palace which did not appear that impressive.
9. House Of Jagath Seth
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Ria110494 - Kharagpur, India
Usually the person who looked after the accounts of Bengal during the Nawabi period were given the title Jagath Seth. This house probably belonged to them. Now it holds a museum storing several precious stuff. One can also find several secret tunnels inside the house and also an underground room. We were not allowed to take any snaps inside the museum however we were not barred from carrying our mobile phones and camera.
10. Imambara
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Ria110494 - Kharagpur, India
This Imambara is literally huge and is situated in the main Hazarduari Complex just opposite to the Hazarduari Palace. You can only visit it from outside as it remains closed throughout the year except for a few days during Muharram when many pious Muslims come to visit this place. However you can get several cool shots of the Imambara from the Hazarduari Palace staircase.
