The historic city of Murshidabad is situated on the banks of the Hoogly River in West Bengal. Established in the early eighteenth century by the Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, it was the last independent capital of the state. Murshidabad is dotted with several palaces, mosques, tombs, gardens and many other significant historical monuments, which are reminder of its glorious days. Designed by General Duncan Mcleod in 1837, the Italianate Hazaardurai (Palace of a Thousand Doors), is one of the most magnificent buildings of Murshidabad. Besides its historical splendors, the city is renowned for its traditional handicrafts, silk fabrics, hand block printing, ivory carving and bell metal ware.
Other tourist Attractions in Murshidabad: Nasipur Palace, Moti Jheel, Kathgola, Katra Mosque, Khush Bagh
There is handful of luxury, budget and government owned hotels in Murshidabad, which offer a wide range of room options to tourists with varied budget and preference. Those on a shoestring budget can choose to stay in the youth hostel, which provide comfortable rooms with basic amenities. Most of the hotels in Murshidabad are located in the Lal bagh area and Berhampur, which is crowded with good budget hotels and tourist lodges. The luxury hotels in Murshidabad are mostly located in lush green surroundings and are easily accessible from the railway station and the bus stand. All rooms are well furnished and fitted with modern amenities. The hotels have multi cuisine restaurants, which serve delicious meals at reasonable rates. Other facilities offered by the hotels in Murshidabad include Swimming pool, bar, car rental, car parking, safe deposit lockers, doctor on call, laundry, and currency exchange and tour desk. |
