From Kolkata: Murshidabad Private Heritage Day Trip

Discover the heritage of Murshidabad on a private day trip from Kolkata. Visit Hazarduari Palace, Katra Mosque, Nashipur Rajbari, Khushbagh Cemetery, and Katgola Palace with a guide.
Meet your private driver and English-speaking guide at your Kolkata hotel and begin the drive to Murshidabad, around 200 km away. Travel through rural West Bengal, passing green fields, villages, waterways, and changing countryside landscapes.

Begin your Murshidabad sightseeing at Hazarduari Palace, an impressive 19th-century landmark associated with the Nawabs of Bengal. Explore its museum and see collections of royal weapons, paintings, manuscripts, furniture, and other historic objects while learning about the region's royal heritage.

Continue to Katra Mosque, an important historical monument commissioned by Murshid Quli Khan. Admire its large domes, arched passages, and distinctive Mughal architectural elements while discovering its religious and historical significance.

Take a break at a local restaurant (lunch is not included and is payable directly). Then, visit Nashipur Rajbari, an elegant palace showcasing a combination of Indian and European architectural influences. Explore its courtyards and historic spaces while learning about the aristocratic families who shaped Murshidabad's later history.

Continue to Khushbagh Cemetery, a peaceful Mughal-style garden complex beside the river. The site contains the tombs of Siraj-ud-Daulah and other members of Bengal's Nawabi family, offering a quiet setting to reflect on the region's dramatic history.

Conclude the heritage visits at Katgola Palace, an ornate 19th-century mansion built by a prosperous merchant family. Admire its European-influenced architecture, decorative details, gardens, and historic atmosphere.

After sightseeing, begin the return journey to Kolkata. Enjoy the rural scenery along the route before arriving at your hotel, concluding your private Murshidabad heritage experience.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.