Explore Malda And Around
Maldah is a district that is filled with historical architecture and heritage. It is known as the ‘Gateway to North Bengal’ and is considered one of the famous tourist destination spots in West Bengal. The town is situated at the junction of rivers Mahananda and Kalindi.
What Malda offer to people visiting?
There are multiple destinations in Maldah that attract tourists from around the state. Here, we have mentioned some of the spots that you can have a visit to:
Gour - A historical town of West Bengal
It is situated at a distance of 12kms to the South of Maldah, on the India-Bangladesh border. The place houses several historical architectures and significant places of the 14th and 15th centuries. It was the capital of Bengal till 1565 AD. Gour is popular for Barodouari. It is famous among tourists for its Indo-Arabic architecture and ornamental stone carvings. Apart from it, some of the other popular places are Firoz Minar, Luko Churi gate, etc.
Kadam Rasul Mosque and others
Qadam Rasul Mosque is a single-domed square-shaped building situated in Gour. It was built by Sultan Nusrat Shah in 1530. This place houses a verandah that looks like a barrel-vaulted corridor. The four black marble towers on the four corners of Qadam Rasul Mosque are what make it unique. The term is taken from the Arabic phrase ‘Qadam-e-Rasul’ which means ‘Footprint of the messenger.’
Adina - Explore the architectural sites
It is one of the largest mosques in India situated in Pandua. It was built by Sultan Sikander Shah in 1369. If history fascinates you and wants to experience the archaeological brilliance of the bygone era, Adina Mosque might be the perfect destination for you to visit. The architecture is based on the great Damascus mosque of the 8th century.
Pandua
Pandua is situated around 18kms from Maldah town. It is famous for its historical significance for being the first capital city of the Bengal Sultanate. Kutubshashi Masjid and Eklakhi Mausoleum are two of the most popular attraction points among tourists. These monuments are famous for their ancient wall art and architecture it provides.
Jagjibanpur
It is around 36kms from Maldah town and is situated in Habibpur. Jagjivanpur is famous for housing the structural remains of the Buddhist Monastery, Nandadirghi Vihar. This place became an attraction when in 1987 a copper plate inscription was discovered. It leads to the Pala Emperor Mahendrapaladeva. Many moulds have been discovered in the area later and out of them, the most popular one is Tulabhita which is almost 5 meters long.
Malda Museum
One of the famous destinations of Maldah is its museum which is situated on Bandh Road. As Maldah is enriched with historical significance and archaeological values, tourists from around the state and country visit this place to collect more in-depth knowledge about the ancient capital of Bengal. Stone and Bronze sculptures, Stone inscriptions, coins, manuscripts in Bengali and Sanskrit are some of the highlighting points that can be found in the Maldah Museum.