A 2-3 day itinerary allows you to explore the other major sites, which are best reached by a local toto (e-rickshaw).
Katra Masjid: (8 am-6 pm) About 1.5 km east of the palace. More than a mosque, it was also a formidable caravanserai complex, built in 1723–24, and it holds the tomb of Murshid Quli Khan himself. Tradition says he chose to rest at the threshold, close enough to be “touched” by the passage of those who enter. A stark, stone-cold counterpoint to the opulence you’ve just encountered at Hazarduari.
Khosh Bagh (Garden of Happiness): A peacefulCemeteryset across the river. This is the final resting place of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab, and his grandfather Alivardi Khan. The quiet, walled garden is a poignant contrast to the palace's opulence.
Kathgola Gardens & Palace: (9am-5.30pm) A stunning 19th-century complex built by a wealthy Jain merchant family. It's a sprawling estate with a palace, a classical Jain temple adorned with intricate mirrors, and sprawling gardens.
Motijheel (Pearl Lake): A beautiful horseshoe-shaped lake with a dark history. This was the site of Siraj-ud-Daulah's palace (which no longer exists) and was later a residence for British officials like Robert Clive. It's a lovely spot for a quiet boat ride.
Jafarganj Cemetery: The burial ground for the family of Mir Jafar, the man who betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey. It's a key site for understanding the dramatic fall of the Nawabi dynasty.
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