Top Tourist Attractions in Murshidabad
Murshidabad is a town in the West Bengal state of India. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, a Ganges River tributary. It’s located in the Murshidabad district. Murshidabad was a wealthy city in the 18th century. Murshidabad is well-known for its brass and bell metal goods, as well as traditional Bengali muslin and silk weaves, brocades, and Jamdanis. There are several stores selling delectable Bengali delicacies to take home and share with family and friends.
Best Places to Visit in Murshidabad
- Karnasubarna(Capital of Shashanka)
- Sonarundi Rajbari
- Dahapara Dham
- Bishnupur Kalibari
- Armenian Church – Berhampore
- Tomb of Azimunnisa Begum
- Jafraganj Cemetery
- Futi Mosque
- Nizamat Imambara
- Katra Masjid
Karnasubarna(Capital of Shashanka)
Karnasuvarna, also known as Karnasubarna, was the capital of the Gauda Kingdom during the reign of Shashanka, the first prominent monarch of ancient Bengal who reigned in the seventh century. After Shashanka’s death, Bhaskaravarman, the king of Kamarupa, was possibly the jayaskandhavara for a brief time.
Sonarundi Rajbari
The Banwaribad Raaj Bari is a palace in Sonarundi and Bonwaribad. Raaj bari from Banwaribad.
Dahapara Dham
The old ‘Hazarduari Palace’ of Murshidabad is located to the northwest of the Bhagirathi river, which flows by the Dahapara Ashram grounds.
Bishnupur Kalibari
A beautiful temple on the banks of Bishnupur jheel. Very peaceful place. The divine seat of Goddess Kali.
Armenian Church – Berhampore
Eastern India’s oldest Armenian Church. It was founded in 1757AD in the city of Berhampore, Saidabad, West Bengal.
Tomb of Azimunnisa Begum
Azimunnisa or Jinnatunnisa Begum, daughter of Murshid Quli Khan and wife of Nawab Siraj-ud-daula, erected the ruined mosque. She, like her father, is buried beneath the stairs in 1734 AD.
Jafraganj Cemetery
Mir Jafar established Jafarganj Cemetery on 3.51 acres within an enclosure of waved walls, roughly half a mile north of Nizamat Fort Campus and inside the Namak Haram Deorhi campus. It has the tombs of subsequent Nawabs of Bengal of the Najafi dynasty, beginning with Mir Jafar, and their family members, whereas Khushbagh, erected by Nawab Alivardi Khan, houses the burials of Nawabs of Bengal of the Afshar dynasty and their family members. The Archaeological Survey of India currently controls and maintains this graveyard.
Futi Mosque
Futi Mosque is a mosque in Kumarpur, India, erected in 1740 AD by Nawab Sarfaraz Khan. The historic Futi Masjid is one of the largest mosques in Kumarpur and Murshidabad. It is around three-quarters of a mile from the great and historic Hazarduari Palace. This magnificent mosque is 135 feet long and 38 feet wide.
Nizamat Imambara
Murshidabad’s Nizamat Imambara is a Shia Muslim gathering hall. Nawab Mansur Ali Khan constructed the current Nizamat Imambara in 1847 AD. It was created after the fires of 1842 and 1846 destroyed the ancient Imambara established by Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah. This is the biggest Imambara in India and Bengal.
Katra Masjid
The Katra Masjid is a former caravanserai, mosque, and Nawab Murshid Quli Khan’s mausoleum. It was constructed between 1723 and 1724. It is one of the largest caravanserais in India.
Best Time to Visit in Murshidabad
Murshidabad is best visited between October and March.
Murshidabad is best visited between October and March. Murshidabad enjoys both summer and winter in all their splendour. While the summers get oppressively hot and the winters become oppressively cold, the early winter months remain comfortable and so serve as the greatest time to visit.
How to Reach Murshidabad
By Air
The nearest airport is in Kolkata, which is around 195 kilometres from Murshidabad. Its name is “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport(CCU)”. Flights to Indian destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru are available from the airport. Murshidabad cab services are accessible from the airport.
By Rail
Trains run between Murshidabad & Berhampore Court and Howrah, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmadabad, and a number of other Indian towns. From the station, taxi services are available. Bhagirathi Express(03103),Hazarduari Express(03113),Dhano Dhanne Express(03117),Sealdah-Lalgola Fast Passenger(53177),Sealdah-Lalgola MEMU(63107),Kolkata-Lalgola MEMU(63107),Sealdah-Lalgola MEMU(63107),Sealdah-Lalgola MEMU (63101). TEESTA TORSA SPL(03141),Howrah-Malda town SPL(03465),KAMRUP EXP SPL(05959),Kolkata-Radhikapur Exp Spl(03145),Sealdah-Saharsa SPL(03169),HATE BAZARE SPL(03163),Nabadwip dham -Malda town SPL(0316 (13422).
By Road
The route between Mushidabad and Berhampore is well-developed. Murshidabad is served by state-run buses from Kolkata, Burdwan, Rampurhat, Suri, Bolpur, Malda, Krishnagar, and Durgapur. From any of the aforementioned locations, a cab may be hired to get to Murshidabad. The NH34 and the Badshahi Road through Burdwan are the two routes from Kolkata to Berhampore. NBSTC, SBSTC, and WBTC buses run between Kolkata’s Esplanade and Siliguri’s Tenjing Norgey Junction. From Kolkata or Siliguri, several AC Volvo and Red buses are available.