Murshidabad

2 daysBest: Oct–MarHeritage#hazarduari#nawabi#heritage

Nawabi capital of Hazarduari

Why this weekend?

Hazarduari palaceKatraj mosqueGanga ghats

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The nawabi city
- Palace tour
- Mosque visit
- Ghats walk
- Sunset hour
Day 2 · The gardens
- Kathgola visit
- Jheel stop
- Return

Geography & terrain

Murshidabad lies in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, 220 km from Kolkata and 60 km from Berhampore — the nawabi city of the region, its Hazarduari palace, the katras and the river set on the Bhagirathi's banks.

History & culture

The city's story runs with the 1704 nawabi capital — the capital of the Murshid Quli Khan and the nawabs of the Bengal, with the city's modern role as the heritage stop of the Bengal circuit and the home of the 1837 Hazarduari palace of the 1,000 doors; the city's history of the 1757 Plassey battle and the British East India era and the silk trade, gives Murshidabad its nawabi character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Hazarduari palace
Nawabi mosques
Garden palaces
River ghats
Heritage tanks

Eat & drink

Kosha mangsho
Macher jhol (fish curry)
Sorshe ilish
Sandesh
Rasgulla

Getting there

Fly: Kolkata (CCU) / Bagdogra (IXB)
Train: Howrah & Sealdah junctions
Road from Kolkata: varies by district — 50–600 km
Getting around: Metro (Kolkata), autos, buses

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹6,000–14,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 9–27°C · None rain
Feb · Good: 12–31°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 17–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 23–41°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–38°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–32°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–29°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 9–26°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Bengali (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the city's calm
The palace asks the museum hours
Pairs with Berhampore for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Murshidabad?

The nawabi capital of the Bengal.

What is there to do?

The palaces, the mosques and the river.

How long is the visit?

Two days.