Murshidabad and Mayapur Tour Package
(₹6,700 / person)

Tourist Places in MAYAPUR

1. ISKCON Chandrodaya Temple

The ISKCON Chandrodaya temple is the global headquarters of the Krishna Consciousness movement. This temple is often referred to as the Lord’s paradise by visitors since it brings about such a healing experience for them. Green and naturally beautiful, the vast property has several places of worship dedicated to several deities that thousands of people visit each year.

All the significant gods have idols established here and catch the attention of visitors with their intricate forms and designs. The founder of the temple, Acharya Srila Prabhupada, wanted this to be a place where people could come to observe silence and find their inner voice through peace.

The site that attracts the highest number of followers is Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir, a shrine dedicated to the late spiritual leader. The marble dome glows softly under the early morning sun rays. Apart from visiting ISKCON, make sure you eat at Govinda Restaurant- a specialty of all ISKCON temples. The food is delicious and an absolute treat.

2. Yoga Peeth

This wondrous place is the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He was born under a neem tree that is at the heart of Yoga Peeth. There is also a hut that illustrates the life of Saint Chaitanya, along with his philosophies. Yoga Peeth is a yoga center that is visited by people from around the world. When people come together in peace and collective consciousness, the positivity is unlike any other; you will witness that energy here.

This place is exceptional because it is sure to teach you everything one needs to know about yoga, the Vedas, and meditation. The structure is 30 meters tall and made of marble that serves to create a very soothing vibe. You can also spot the shrine of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur located close-by.

3. Chand Kazi Samadhi

Chand Kazi was a person of the Islamic faith. He came to be known as the magistrate of Nabadwip who strongly revolted against the Harinam Sankritana movement in Mayapur. He also broke the mridanga of Srivash Pandit, the man who led the movement of Sankritana. Later in life, he went through a transformation, which made him a devoted disciple of Shri Chaitanya Prabhu. This Samadhi commemorates his transformation and ardent dedication.

4. Mayapur Market

If you love shopping to lift your spirits, this is the place for you to be! With beautiful Krishna idols, books, puja tools, and many more items, the market is always buzzing with life. The fragrance from the sweet-smelling flowers up for sale wafts all over the market and gives you that special feeling that is unique to every spiritual place. You can also buy yourselves and your loved ones a few clothes from here if you’d like. Visitors find it exciting to visit this market early in the morning since it is the liveliest during these hours.

5. Shri Chaitanya Math

Built by the Acharya of the Gaudiya Math, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Maharaja, this math is dedicated to Radha Govinda. It comprises four altars, all built to show reverence to the Vaishnava Acharyas, namely Sri Madhavacharya, Sri Ramanujacharya, Sri Vishnuswami, and Sri Nimbarka.

Tourist Places in Murshidabad

1. Hazarduari Palace

Built-in 1837, Hazarduari Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Murshidabad. The magnificent palace, which got its name for having a thousand doors, was constructed following the European style of architecture. Apart from the thousand doors, Hazarduari Palace also features 114 rooms and 8 galleries. The three-story palace has now been converted into a museum that showcases a wide collection of paintings, several portraits of the Nawabs of Murshidabad, an armory used by the Nawabs, and various other interesting things from the past.

2. Bara Imambara

The Nizamat Imambara is located quite close to the royal Hazarduari Palace. In 1847 AD, Nawab Nazim Mansoor Ali Khan Feradun Jah built the Imambara after the Siraj-ud-Daulla's Imambara was destroyed by a fire. This is the largest Imambara in West Bengal.

3. Wasif Manzil

Nawab Wasif Ali Mirza Khan built the Wasif Manzil but a huge part of the palace was destroyed in an earthquake in the year 1897. Later, the palace was repaired but the second story was never constructed again. Located near the Hazarduari Palace, the Wasif Manzil also had an artificial hill and a garden close to the main palace, but those don't exist anymore. The palace is quite small in size, but it is as beautiful as any other royal palace.

4. Moti Jheel

Moti Jheel is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped lake that was excavated by the famous Ghaseti Begum's husband, Nawazesh Mohammad. According to history, British high-ranking officials such as Warren Hastings, Sir John Shore, Lord Teignmouth, and several others had their residence at Moti Jheel. This place was also popularly known as Company Bagh.

5. Katra Mosque

In 1723, Katra Mosque was built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan and is one of the oldest mosques in West Bengal. The double-storeyed mosque is raised on a platform with a number of domes and four tall octagonal minarets, out of which two were destroyed. These minarets were used to keep weapons in the ancient days. Katra Mosque, which is now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, is so big that it can easily accommodate 2000 people inside the prayer hall. Visitors can also have a look at the tomb of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan located at the entrance of the Katra Mosque.

6. Nasirpur Rajbari

The Nasirpur Palace was constructed by the descendants of Debi Singh, who was a tax collector during the era of the East India Company. The palace features a temple of Lord Lakshmi-Narayana and a Ramachandra Temple, which is said to be one of the biggest temples in the district of Murshidabad. Meanwhile, the Lakshmi-Narayana Temple is also popular for the Jhulan Yatra celebrations in March.

7. Kathgola Gardens

Situated beside the Bhagirathi river in Murshidabad, the Kathgola Palace is one of the major tourist attractions in the town. The palace along with the gardens was built to entertain the Muslim and European merchants when they came on their trade visits. It is said that black roses were found in the Kathgola Gardens in the past.

8. Jahan Kosha

Janardan Karmakar, a craftsman from Dhaka, built a large canon which was named Jahan Kosha. The name of the canon means the destroyer of the world. The canon, which weighs 16,880 lb and is 17.5 ft in length, is located at a distance of only 1 km from Katra. Apart from the canon, tourists can also take a tour of Kadam Shari's mosque constructed next to Jahan Kosha. The mosque reportedly features the replica of prophet Hazrat Muhammad's footprint.

9. Jafarganj Cemetery

Jafarganj Cemetery, which is located near the Hazarduari Palace, serves as the cemetery for the famous Mir Jafar and a number of his family members such as his father, Syud Ahmed Nazafi, sister, and two of his widows. Initially, the place was known as Jafarganj Complex, and Mir Jafar had built his palace there.

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