Period
Sultanate Period (14th-16th century)
Style
Indo-Islamic, Bengali Sultanate architecture
Protected by
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Best time to visit
Oct-Feb
The Adina Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent. Full details →
Hours
6am-6pm
Entry
rupees 25 (Indians), rupees 300 (foreigners)
Getting there
Located in Adina village, 20km north of Malda Town. Hire an auto-rickshaw from Malda Town for rupees 300-400 (round trip).
The Eklakhi Mausoleum is an early 15th-century brick tomb. Full details →
Hours
6am-6pm
Entry
rupees 25 (Indians), rupees 300 (foreigners)
Getting there
Located in Pandua, 10km from Adina Mosque. Combine with Adina Mosque via auto-rickshaw.
Qutub Shahi Mosque
The Adina Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent. Full details →
Hours
6am-6pm
Entry
rupees 25 (Indians), rupees 300 (foreigners)
Getting there
Located in Adina village, 20km north of Malda Town. Hire an auto-rickshaw from Malda Town for rupees 300-400 (round trip).
The Firoz Minar is a five-storeyed victory tower built in the late 15th century. Full details →
Hours
6am-6pm
Entry
rupees 25 (Indians), rupees 300 (foreigners)
Getting there
Located in Gaur, 25km from Adina Mosque. Include it in a combined trip to Gaur and Pandua.
Baro Sona Mosque
The Adina Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent. Full details →
Hours
6am-6pm
Entry
rupees 25 (Indians), rupees 300 (foreigners)
Getting there
Located in Adina village, 20km north of Malda Town. Hire an auto-rickshaw from Malda Town for rupees 300-400 (round trip).
Visitor details coming soon.
Permitted for personal use. Drones may require special permission from ASI.
Ongoing conservation and maintenance of ruins
Malda Museum
Timings
10am-5pm
Closed
Fridays
Entry
rupees 10 (Indians), rupees 100 (foreigners)
Adina, located near Pandua in West Bengal, is primarily known for its vast Adina Mosque ruins.
The best time to visit Adina is from October to February. The weather is pleasant and ideal for exploring the outdoor ruins.
The nearest major railway station is Malda Town (MLDT). From there, hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi. Kolkata (CCU) is the nearest airport, 340km away.
Yes, there is an entry fee of rupees 25 for Indians and rupees 300 for foreigners at Adina Mosque and other ASI-protected sites.
Adina is generally safe during daylight hours. However, as a rural area, it is best to be cautious, especially after dark. Stick to well-trafficked areas and inform someone of your plans.
If you have limited time, you can skip the smaller, less significant ruins in Pandua if you have already seen Adina Mosque and the major sites in Gaur. Focus on the main attractions.
Bengali is the primary language. Hindi is also understood by many. Some English is spoken in hotels and by tourist-facing staff in Malda Town.
No, you cannot buy a SIM card in Adina village. You will need to purchase one in Malda Town (English Bazar) with valid ID and a passport photo.
A low budget would be around rupees 1000 per day, mid-range rupees 2500, and high-end rupees 5000. This excludes long-distance travel costs.
Auto-rickshaws are the most common way to get around. You can hire them for individual trips or for a full day to visit multiple sites in Adina, Pandua, and Gaur.
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