Overview
Set out on an enthralling day trip to the historical treasure in the history trail in Murshidabad from Palm Aqua. The trip starts at 10 am in the morning with a scenic and peaceful drive through the rural areas of West Bengal, which are home to quaint villages and verdant fields. Check out the magnificent Hazarduari Palace, a thousand-door 19th-century masterpiece that is now a museum displaying items from the Nawabi dynasty. The Namak Haram Deorhi, Jafarganj Cemetery, the final resting ground of later Nawabs of Bengals who come from the Najafi dynasty, beginning Mir Jafar, his descendants and their family members and then visit House of Jagat Seth, the panoramic mansion of Jagat Seth, wealthy & influential merchant, banker & money lender during the time of the Nawabs. Proceed to the charming Nashipur Rajbari, where you can see how Indian and European architectural styles have been combined. Witness the majestic Katgola Palace, Tomb of Azimunissa Begum and the famous Khushbagh Cemetery. Then round it off with the light and sound show in Motijheel Park, 350 acre oxbow lake where large scale golden tinted pearl cultivation took place during the Nawabi period.
What is Included
- Breakfast (1) is included.
- You can do a lot in just two days.
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- Learn about rich local cultural and historical tapestry from your private guide
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Lunch, if option selected. ( to be borne by the guests)
- 1 bottle per person
Meeting and Pickup Time
- Pickup offered from Resort
- Pickup start time 9:00 AM
What To Expect
Pickup & drop from the Resort
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1
10.00 am - Hazarduari
At 9:00 start the drive from the hotel to reach at 10 : 00 Hazarduari, the palace with 1,000 doors, which was once the residence of Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah. Take leisurely walks on the beautifully maintained grounds, or even just soak in the history laden air!
The beautiful Palace of Hazarduari, with a thousand doors. The remaining 900 doors are not real and they were created with the sole purpose of tricking any possible trespassing. The palace's grand construction style, which artfully combines Greek and Italian architectural elements, is a magnificent illustration of Murshidabad's rich cultural legacy.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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2
11.00 am - Murshidabad Clock Tower
The Murshidabad Clock Tower, designed by a Bengali assistant of Colonel McLeod, who was the architect of the Hazarduari Palace is situated in the Nizamat Fort Campus. Standing in the garden between the Nizamat Imambara and the Hazarduari Palace, this Ghari Ghar, consisting of a heavy bell, is pretty close to the old Madina Mosque as well as the Bacchawali Tope.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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3
11.15 am - The Bachhawali Tope
The great cannon, consisting of two pieces of separate diameters, was made between the 12th &14th century, possibly by the Mohammedan rulers of Gaur, one of the most important capitals of classical and medieval India. Used to protect the city, this cannon is an astounding work of wrought iron artistry, something very rare in that era.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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4
11.30 am - The Namak Haram Deorhi
Namak Haram Deorhi literally meaning the Traitor's Gate is also called Jafarganj Deorhi or Jufarganj Palace was the residence of the traitor Mir Jafar. Situated in the Lalbagh area, this red brick gate is right in front of Jafarganj Cemetery where Nawabs of Bengals of the Najafi dynasty like Mir Jafar rest.
10 minutes
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5
11.35 am - Jafarganj Cemetery
This expansive cemetery, built by Mir Jafar, lies half a mile approximately to the north of the Nizamat Fort Campus. Jafraganj Cemetery sprawls over an area of 3.51 acres and is the final resting ground of later Nawabs of Bengals who come from the Najafi dynasty, beginning Mir Jafar, his descendants and their family members.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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6
11.45 am - House of Jagat Seth
The panoramic mansion of Jagat Seth, wealthy & influential merchant, banker & money lender during the time of the Nawabs is still one of the most awe inspiring historical structures of the region. It is built by Hiranand Shah from Nagaur,Rajasthan, a Jain Oswal Bania. The mansion with secret tunnels, an underground chamber, is now a brilliant museum.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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7
12.15 pm - Nashipur Rajbari
Nashipur Rajbari of the Nashipur Royal Family, was built by Raja Kirti Chandra Singha Bahadur in the year of 1865. The court of Debi Singha, tax collector of the British Raj, has been converted today into Nashipur Rajbari museum, showing off the personal belongings of the royal family, farmans, tax collection and legal documents of the colonial Raj.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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8
1.00 pm - Wasif Manzil
Also called Wasef Manzil and New Palace, this palace, now a museum, was designed little like a castle, and was built by Nawab Wasif Ali Mirza Khan. This palace was where the Nawab actually resided, is known for its close proximity to the Hazarduari Palace runs parallel to the Bhāgirathi-Hooghly River. The palace with its semi-circular pediment as well as the Nawab's coat of arms, has a beautiful look.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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9
1.15 pm - Jahan Kosha Cannon
Placed in the Topekhana, this gigantic cannon brought from Dhaka is a piece of artistry in ancient iron molding. Also referred to as the Great Gun, it literally means the "Destroyer of the World", and is made of ashtadhatu or 8 metals, standing as the testament to great craftsmanship.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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10
1.45 pm - Tomb of Azimunissa Begum
Tomb of Azimunissa Begum, an ASI Listed Monument, according to the List of Monuments of National Importance in West Bengal, is the final resting place of Azimunissa Begum, who was the daughter of Murshid Quli Khan, the first Nawab of Bengal and the third Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, and the wife of the second Nawab Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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11
2.15 pm - Khosbag Garden
Khushbagh or Khoshbagh, by the banks of the magnificent Ganges, literally meaning the "Garden of Happiness" is the garden-cemetery that is dedicated to the Nawabs of Bengal. The Nawabs of Bengal of the Afshar dynasty have made this garden their final abode along with their family members. The great Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah along with his wife and his mother rest here.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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12
3.30 pm - Motijheel Park
Motijheel is arguably the cradle of British Raj rule in India is a vast, vividly green place where the flavor of Murshidabad's Nawabi History intermingles. This 350 acre oxbow lake was created out of a deserted bed of river Bhagirathi. The Motijheel, got its name from large scale golden tinted pearl cultivation that took place during the Nawabi period.
90 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
- subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity.
- Only your group will participate
- Operated by Palm Aqua Resort team
Cancellation Policy
Once booked, these tours cannot be canceled or refunded. Instead, we provide you with a credit note of the same amount that can be redeemed during the next visit. (Valid until 6 months of issuance).
Questions?
For any further assistance please get in touch with the Palm Aqua Resort Travelling Trail experts.
Overview
This two-day history trail trip of Murshidabad, the former capital of Bengal, is sure to delight history buffs. Learn everything there is to know about this stunning city's multilayered past while taking in the enthralling tales from your guide. See the magnificent Imambara, the stunning Palace of a Thousand Doors, Hazarduari, the location of the Battle of Plassey, and more. This great Betrayal Trail will take you to places like The Namak Haram Deorhi & Jafarganj Cemetery, where you will explore the history pertaining to the traitor Mir Jafar.
This tour is private, so move at your own speed. With your personal guide, discover the history and culture of the area.
What is Included
- Breakfast (2) is included.
- You can do a lot in just two days.
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- Learn about rich local cultural and historical tapestry from your private guide
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Lunch, if option selected. ( to be borne by the guests)
- 1 bottle per person
Meeting and Pickup Time
- Pickup offered from Resort
- Pickup start time 9:00 AM
What To Expect
DAY 1
Palm Aqua Resort to Plassey Battlefield
Pickup & drop from the Resort
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1
The Battle of Plassey Ground
Day 1- At 9.00 AM Drive down to Palasi from Palm Aqua Resort and reach Plassey by 10:00 AM. This is the site of the pivotal battle of Plassey, which altered the trajectory of Indian history standing the Palashi Monument today. British dominion in India was founded by the East India Company's victory over Nawab, the last independent ruler of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula in 1757.
In the army of Alivardi Khan, the 4th Nawab of Bengal & grandfather of Alivardi Khan. Mir Jafar was Khan’s reliable general. His goal was to become the Nawab himself, and he had a plan to assassinate Alivardi Khan.
Betrayal: In the Battle of Plassey, Mir Jafar switched sides and aided the British, which helped the East India Company win. With this help Mir Jafar assumed the role of Bengal's puppet Nawab following the defeat and execution of Siraj-ud-Daulah. Additionally, he married Nazia Begum, the daughter of James Patrick Peters, the British governor of Bengal. Mir Jafar's name has been used as a synonym for "traitor" in Bengal's political discourse for centuries. His descendants have tried to distance themselves from their forefather's treachery.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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2
Mango garden
30 minutes • Free Admission
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3
Kasimbazar Raj Bari (Murshidabad)
A fine amalgamation of European and Indian architecture, the royal palace of the Roys’ has been resurrected and brought back into a site to behold. This 250 year old ‘Rajbari’, established by Ajodhya Ram Roy in 1740, has seen 11 generations of the Roy family living here.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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DAY 2
Palm Aqua Resort to Murshidabad History Trail
Pickup & drop from the Resort
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1
10.00 am - Hazarduari
At 9:00 start the drive from the hotel to reach at 10 : 00 Hazarduari, the palace with 1,000 doors, which was once the residence of Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah. Take leisurely walks on the beautifully maintained grounds, or even just soak in the history laden air!
The beautiful Palace of Hazarduari, with a thousand doors. The remaining 900 doors are not real and they were created with the sole purpose of tricking any possible trespassing. The palace's grand construction style, which artfully combines Greek and Italian architectural elements, is a magnificent illustration of Murshidabad's rich cultural legacy.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
2
11.00 AM - Murshidabad Clock Tower
The Murshidabad Clock Tower, designed by a Bengali assistant of Colonel McLeod, who was the architect of the Hazarduari Palace is situated in the Nizamat Fort Campus. Standing in the garden between the Nizamat Imambara and the Hazarduari Palace, this Ghari Ghar, consisting of a heavy bell, is pretty close to the old Madina Mosque as well as the Bacchawali Tope.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
Show 10 more stops
-
3
11.15 AM - The Bachhawali Tope
The great cannon, consisting of two pieces of separate diameters, was made between the 12th &14th century, possibly by the Mohammedan rulers of Gaur, one of the most important capitals of classical and medieval India. Used to protect the city, this cannon is an astounding work of wrought iron artistry, something very rare in that era.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
4
11.30 AM - The Namak Haram Deorhi
Namak Haram Deorhi literally meaning the Traitor's Gate is also called Jafarganj Deorhi or Jufarganj Palace was the residence of the traitor Mir Jafar. Situated in the Lalbagh area, this red brick gate is right in front of Jafarganj Cemetery where Nawabs of Bengals of the Najafi dynasty like Mir Jafar rest.
10 minutes
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5
11.35 AM - Jafarganj Cemetery
This expansive cemetery, built by Mir Jafar, lies half a mile approximately to the north of the Nizamat Fort Campus. Jafraganj Cemetery sprawls over an area of 3.51 acres and is the final resting ground of later Nawabs of Bengals who come from the Najafi dynasty, beginning Mir Jafar, his descendants and their family members.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
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6
11.45 AM - House of Jagat Seth
The panoramic mansion of Jagat Seth, wealthy & influential merchant, banker & money lender during the time of the Nawabs is still one of the most awe inspiring historical structures of the region. It is built by Hiranand Shah from Nagaur,Rajasthan, a Jain Oswal Bania. The mansion with secret tunnels, an underground chamber, is now a brilliant museum.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
7
12.15 PM - Nashipur Rajbari
Nashipur Rajbari of the Nashipur Royal Family, was built by Raja Kirti Chandra Singha Bahadur in the year of 1865. The court of Debi Singha, tax collector of the British Raj, has been converted today into Nashipur Rajbari museum, showing off the personal belongings of the royal family, farmans, tax collection and legal documents of the colonial Raj.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
8
1.00 PM - Wasif Manzil
Also called Wasef Manzil and New Palace, this palace, now a museum, was designed little like a castle, and was built by Nawab Wasif Ali Mirza Khan. This palace was where the Nawab actually resided, is known for its close proximity to the Hazarduari Palace runs parallel to the Bhāgirathi-Hooghly River. The palace with its semi-circular pediment as well as the Nawab's coat of arms, has a beautiful look.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
9
1.15 PM - Jahan Kosha Cannon
Placed in the Topekhana, this gigantic cannon brought from Dhaka is a piece of artistry in ancient iron molding. Also referred to as the Great Gun, it literally means the "Destroyer of the World", and is made of ashtadhatu or 8 metals, standing as the testament to great craftsmanship.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
10
1.45 PM - Tomb of Azimunissa Begum
Tomb of Azimunissa Begum, an ASI Listed Monument, according to the List of Monuments of National Importance in West Bengal, is the final resting place of Azimunissa Begum, who was the daughter of Murshid Quli Khan, the first Nawab of Bengal and the third Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, and the wife of the second Nawab Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
11
2.15 PM - Khosbag Garden
Khushbagh or Khoshbagh, by the banks of the magnificent Ganges, literally meaning the "Garden of Happiness" is the garden-cemetery that is dedicated to the Nawabs of Bengal. The Nawabs of Bengal of the Afshar dynasty have made this garden their final abode along with their family members. The great Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah along with his wife and his mother rest here.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
-
12
3.30 PM - Motijheel Park
Motijheel is arguably the cradle of British Raj rule in India is a vast, vividly green place where the flavor of Murshidabad's Nawabi History intermingles. This 350 acre oxbow lake was created out of a deserted bed of river Bhagirathi. The Motijheel, got its name from large scale golden tinted pearl cultivation that took place during the Nawabi period.
90 minutes • Admission Ticket Charges Applicable
Show less
Additional Info
-
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
-
subject to availability
-
Not wheelchair accessible
-
Near public transportation
-
Most travelers can participate
-
This is a private tour/activity.
-
Only your group will participate
-
Operated by Palm Aqua Resort team
Cancellation Policy
Once booked, these tours cannot be canceled or refunded. Instead, we provide you with a credit note of the same amount that can be redeemed during the next visit. (Valid until 6 months of issuance).
Questions?
For any further assistance please get in touch with the Palm Aqua Resort Travelling Trail experts.
