Murshidabad

城市概覽

Murshidabad (MOOR-shee-dah-bahd) became the capital of Bengal under Murshid Quli Khan in 1727. He was the first independent ruler of the region, which consisted of present-day Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. Murshidabad was a flourishing trade and commerce centre and historical records even suggested that Murshidabad contributed about 20% of the Indian economy and a staggering 5% of the world GDP. After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, Murshidabad was considered as prosperous as London. Sadly, Murshidabad has long lost its former glory and only traces of its glorious past survive to this day. Whatever has survived is still enough to turn Murshidabad into a leading tourism destination, but sadly the place lacks proper tourist infrastructure. Still, Murshidabad along with Bishnupur and Gour-Pandua are the three important historic tourist destinations of West Bengal.

如何抵達

Murshidabad is well connected from Kolkata by both rail and road.

By train

1 Murshidabad Junction E . On the Ranaghat–Lalgola line of the Kolkata Suburban Railway, with a branch line to Azimganj Junction across the Bhagirathi River. Other than local trains, there are three express trains from Kolkata to Murshidabad, namely Bhagirathi Express, Hazarduari Express and Dhano Dhanye Express. From Howrah, you can take Ganadevata Express, Balurghat Express, Malda Town Intercity Express or any other Azimganj-bound trains to reach Azimganj. Then you have to reach Murshidabad from Azimganj. (updated Mar 2026)

By bus Regular long distance buses are also available from Kolkata. Volvo bus service is available for the Kolkata-Berhampore route.

當地交通

By auto rickshaw. Cars are also available for hire. Horse-drawn carriage is also an option for short distances. There are no fixed rates so bargaining is required.

必看景點

Hazarduari

1 Hazarduari Palace (Palace of Thousand Doors). 9AM - 5PM. A palace of 1000 doors - 900 real and 100 fake. The palace was constructed by Duncan Macleod in 1837 on the orders of Sayyid Mubarak Ali Khan II, popularly known as Humayun Jah (reign: 1824 - 38) at the site of the old fort known as Nizamat Quila. It has a typical European style of architecture. This has now been converted into a museum. The Hazarduari Palace Museum is regarded as the biggest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India and has got 20 displayed galleries containing 4742 antiquities out of which 1034 has been displayed for the public. The antiquities include various weapons, oil paintings of Dutch, French and Italian artists, marble statues, metal objects, porcelain and stucco statues, farmans, rare books, old maps, manuscripts, land revenue records and palanquins mostly belonging to eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. 2 Nizamat Imambara. The imambara is a congregation hall for Shia commemoration ceremonies, especially those associated with the remembrance of Muharram. It is situated just opposite the palace. It was built in 1847 by Nawab Nazim Mansoor Ali Khan Feradun Jah (reign: 1838 - 80), at the site of the old wooden imambara built earlier by Siraj-ud-daulah and damaged by fire. The present Imambara is 680 feet long. It is divided into three large quadrangles: the central quadrangle has the Madina Mosque and the Memberdalan; the eastern quadrangle has the Nowbat Khana; the western quadrangle has a two-storied mosque. (updated May 2026) 3 Clock Tower (Ghari Ghar). There is a Clock Tower between Hazarduari and Imambara. It was built by Sagar Mistri, assistant of Duncan Macleod. At the top of the tower is a big heavy sounding bell. (updated Oct 2019) 4 Bachchawali Tope (between Hazarduri and Imambara). The barrel is 11′6″ long, with a girth in the middle of 7′9″. Made between the 12th and 14th centuries, it weighs 7657 kg. Look out for brass inlay lines and designs on the c

體驗活動

Events Bera Utsav: annually. Hazarduari Mela: annually.

Parks 1 Motijhil Park. A park complete with toy train rides and a children's activity centre. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Nawab Sirajuddaula Park. (updated Dec 2025)

購物

Baluchari Sarees. These are figured silk sarees produced in the town of Baluchar in Murshidabad district. Baluchar sarees essentially have a silk base with silk brocaded designs with respect to their colours, where in spite of a rich composition, the Baluchar bootidars almost avoid strong contrasts. Each pattern is treated in a colour which harmonises with the ground on which it is laid. The most popular colours used are red, blue, yellow, green and scarlet. The Baluchari sarees have large floral motifs interspersed with flowering shrubs. Traditionally the Muslim community was also known to produce these Baluchars with figured patterns depicting court scenes, horse with a rider, women smoking hookah. The Kalka design or the cone motif is often surrounded with floral borders. Murshidabad Silk. Most Baluchar artisans have long migrated to Bishnupur. Hence Murshidabad is no longer famous for the Baluchari sari. Rather one can purchase a Murshidabad silk kora sari than particularly for different types of embroidery works in Kolkata. These things are available in most Khadi shops in Berhampore and Khagra. But purchase it if they provide a rebate of 20% on its printed price. Most of them give it throughout the year even when the government subsidy is not available. Other things include Shola art, brass, copper and Kansha items.

住宿

1 Hotel Manjusha, Lalbag, ☏ +91 3482 270321. On the bank of Bhagirathi and very close to Hazarduari. ₹350-₹500. 2 Hotel Indrajit, ☏ +91 9836381994. AC Non AC Rooms * Bar Cum Restaurant ₹550-₹1150. 3 Netaji Abas (নেতাজী আবাস Netājī Ābās), Lalbagh, ☏ +91 3482 70033. (updated Nov 2025) 4 Lalbagh Youth Hostel, ☏ +91 33 22480626, +91 22109206, +91 22106767. 50 seats in dormitory. 5 Hotel Sagnik, 77 Omrahaganj, Lalbag, ☏ +91 3482-270051, +91 3482 271492, +91 9434021911. ₹450-₹1500. 6 Hotel Anwesha, Lalbag (near Hazarduari), ☏ +91 9434115470. 7 Motijhil Tourist Cottage, Motijhil. (updated Aug 2022)

順遊推薦

Baharampur (Berhampore) — about 24 km (15 mi) from Murshidabad. Gour — a historical and heritage town. Jiaganj Azimganj Tarapith — a Hindu pilgrimage site. Best known for the Maa Tara Temple built by Sadhak Bamakshyapa. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre, and several thousand devotees visit the temple every day.