In this 2days 1 night tour from Kolkata, we will visit Murshidabad, the old capital of Bengal. We will relive the history of Murshidabad where Mir Jaffar betrayed the Nawab of Bengal and The East India Company gained control of Bengal and eventually all of India. We will visit the site of the famous Battle of Plassey, Katra Masjid, the house of Siraj-ud-daula the Nawab, Mir Jaffar the traitor and Jagat Seth the most famous money lender of Murshidabad, the Imambara and the magnificent Palace of a thousand doors.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Local guide and cultural evangelist
✔ Breakfast
✔ Overnight accommodation
✖ Lunch
✖ Dinner
Pickup Locations
1. Oyo M.G. Guest House
2. OYO 9961 Gallivaant Guest House
3. All Fresco Hotel
4. Aristocrat Hotel
5. Treebo Trend Hoops
6. Hotel O2 Oxygen
7. OYO 5461 Zapper
8. OYO 12803 Moon Light Hotel
9. FabHotel A Retro
10. Janata Hotel & Restaurant
11. Fortune Park Panchwati
12. OYO 14373 Shree Krishna Hotel
13. Xpress Inn
14. OYO 16616 Springwoods Residency
15. Kings Crown Hotel
16. OYO 72312 Hotel Utsav Plaza
17. Hotel Geetanjali
18. The Kei Inn & Suites
19. Capital O 12071 Aafreen International
20. Treebo Trend Orion Sapphire
Itinerary
Kolkata to Murshidabad
1
Nimak Haram Deori
Day 1- 630AM Depart Kolkata for Murshidabad tour
Noon- Arrive in Murshidabad
We begin the Murshidabad tour at the grounds where the great battle of Plassey was fought which changed the course of Indian history. The victory of East India Company in this battle over Siraj-ud-Daula the Nawab of Bengal, established the British rule in India. Robert Clive had bribed Mir Jafar who was an aspirant to the throne of Nawab of Bengal, and this betrayal ensured that the battle was over in a few hours with a decisive victory for East India Company.
We will visit the house and cemetery of Mir Jafar. Nimak Haram Deori is the main gate leading to Mir Jafar, the traitor’s palace Jafargunj. It is a memorial of the darkest hour in the history of Bengal. Mir Jaffar’s betrayal was decisive in the colonization of Bengal and India
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Tomb of Siraj-ud-Daulah
We will visit the cemetery of Siraj-ud-Daulah
Duration: 20 minutes
3
House Of Jagath Seth
We visit the house of Jagat Seth, the most famous money lender of Bengal. He and his family were the leading bankers of their times and had considerable political clout. Jagat Seth had joined Mir Jafar in the conspiracy to defeat Siraj-ud-Daula.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Katra Masjid
Next, we visit Katra Mosque, built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan between the years 1723 and 1724. Katra Mosque was an important centre for Islamic learning. The mosque is also the final resting place of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan who lies buried in a tomb under the 14 flight of steps leading to the courtyard
Duration: 30 minutes
Murshidabad to Kolkata
1
Imambara
We will begin the day at the largest Imamdara in India. Located on the banks of Bhagirathi river the Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Nazim Mansoon Ali Khan Feradun Jah in 1847 AD. It was built after the Imambara built by Siraj-ud-Doula was destroyed in a fire. This massive complex was built is a record time of 11 months
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Hazarduari Palace Museum
Next, we visit Hazarduari, the magnificent Palace with a thousand doors. While 900 doors are real, the rest are false doors built to confuse intruders. The construction style of the palace is an amalgam of Italian and Greek architectural styles and is a great example of Murshidabad’s rich cultural heritage.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
