7 Palaces to Explore in West Bengal
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The name of Bengal or Bangla is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga. West Bengal is endowed with distinct natural attractions like an impressive mountain range, virgin forests, a variety of wildlife, verdant tea gardens and much more.
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Palaces to Explore in West Bengal
This is the royal palace protected by the Archeological Survey of India in Cooch Behar which boasts of remarkable architecture similar to that of Buckingham Palace. It has graceful interiors and exteriors and it is a must-visit place for historians and those who want to go back to the royal ancient era.
Earlier known as Bara Kothi located in the campus of Kila Nizamat in Murshidabad. In 1985, the palace was handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India for better preservation. It was the most conspicuous building,architectural wonder and the most visited place in Murshidabad.
The Jhargram Raj Palace is the current residence of the Malla Deb Royal family founded around 1592 AD by Sarveshwar Singh. About 10 rooms plus three dormitories on the ground floor have been converted into a Heritage Hotel run by the family. The Palace is an opulent Italianate structure set in carefully laid lawns and gardens.
This is a royal palace located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. This is the abode of Nadia's Maharaja Krishnachandra is known for its heritage and it's cultures and values.
A palace built by Janardan Upadhyay who often came to the region for business. The area comprises two palaces, an old one and a new one. The new one is inhabited by the successors of the royal family. The ground floor rooms have a good collection of stuffed bodies of animals, paintings, furniture etc. The famous Krishna Temple, Gopaljee Temple, is situated in the courtyard of this palace.
The Marble Palace in Thakurpukur is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Kolkata, built in Neoclassical style, is very well known for its architecture, and its vast collection of sculptures, furnishings, and paintings. A lot of tourists visits this place everyday.
The remnants of the Jalpaiguri Rajbari (Palace) serve as a major sightseeing spot. The palace gate is a large unreinforced concrete structure. and it consists of a palace building, portico, two temples and a garden flanked by the palace pond, called the “Rajbari Dighi."