Period
Mughal, Nawabi, British
Style
Indo-Saracenic, European, Bengali
Protected by
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), West Bengal State Archaeology
Best time to visit
Oct-Feb
Hazarduari Palace
This grand palace, meaning 'Palace with a Thousand Doors', is the main attraction of the Murshidabad region. Full details →
Hours
9am-5pm
Entry
rupees 50 (Indians), rupees 600 (foreigners)
Getting there
10 km from Berhampore city centre, auto-rickshaw rupees 150-200
Built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, this mosque also serves as his tomb. Full details →
Hours
6am-6pm
Entry
rupees 25 (Indians), rupees 300 (foreigners)
Getting there
12 km from Berhampore city centre, auto-rickshaw rupees 180-250
Motijheel Park
Motijheel, or 'Pearl Lake', is an oxbow lake with a historical palace complex. Full details →
Hours
10am-5pm
Entry
rupees 20 (Indians), rupees 200 (foreigners)
Getting there
8 km from Berhampore city centre, auto-rickshaw rupees 120-180
This grand palace was built by the Nashipur royal family in the 19th century. Full details →
Hours
9am-5pm
Entry
rupees 20 (Indians), rupees 200 (foreigners)
Getting there
15 km from Berhampore city centre, auto-rickshaw rupees 200-300
Cossimbazar Rajbari
This grand palace was built by the Nashipur royal family in the 19th century. Full details →
Hours
9am-5pm
Entry
rupees 20 (Indians), rupees 200 (foreigners)
Getting there
15 km from Berhampore city centre, auto-rickshaw rupees 200-300
Visitor details coming soon.
Generally allowed outside monuments. Strictly prohibited inside museums and some palace interiors.
Guided tour recommended for the best experience at these sites.
Ongoing for some sites, others well-maintained. Hazarduari Palace is in good condition.
Hazarduari Palace Museum
Timings
9am-5pm
Closed
Fridays
Entry
rupees 50 (Indians), rupees 600 (foreigners)
Berhampore serves as the district capital of Murshidabad, a region steeped in Bengal's Nawabi history.
The best time to visit Berhampore is from October to February. The weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing.
You can reach Berhampore from Kolkata by train (Berhampore Court station), bus (Berhampore Central Bus Stand), or by road via NH-12. The journey takes 3.5-5 hours.
Entry fees for major attractions like Hazarduari Palace are rupees 50 for Indians and rupees 600 for foreigners. Temples are usually free.
Berhampore is generally safe. Exercise caution in crowded areas and avoid isolated spots at night. Always pre-negotiate auto fares.
You must try Murshidabadi Biryani, Chanar Dalna, Mishti Doi, Sarpuria, and Sarbhaja. These are local specialties.
You can skip visiting during May-June due to extreme heat. Also, avoid unverified guides at monuments to prevent scams.
Bengali is the primary language. Hindi is widely understood, and some English is spoken in tourist areas and hotels.
A mid-range daily budget for Berhampore is around rupees 3500, covering accommodation, food, and local transport.
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