• Journey of civilization of Eastern India, started from Malda by
the Aryans • Bengali Language was evolved at-Malda.
• Adina Mosques is the 3rd Largest in size in the world
• Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Pandua during his visit to
India • Sikh Dharma Guru St. Sri Gurunanak came to Malda in 1564 AD
and stayed
for more than three month.
• British took entry to rule India for 200 years from Murshidabad, which is
just 2 Hrs. Journey from Golden Park Hotel, Malda
• Nabab Sirajdoula was caught by the British at Baharal (Malda)
just few
K.M. away from Malda Town. • Siberian birds come at Raiganj Kulik bird sanctuary for
breeding, which is
just one-hour journey from the Hotel.
A
march through the grand arches of Bengal's history begins at
Malda. Here a step forward- takes you more than a thousand
years back to Shasanka in the 7th century. Through the
golden age of Buddhist-Palas in the 12th century. On the
ancient capital of Gour and Pandua ride the medieval ruins
of the Turkish - Afgans and Mughals, impressive even in
decay. Reminiscent of the Raj is English Bazaar, a 17th
century trading post. Malda is today a boomtown and renowned
for its wide variety of mangoes and silk.
Malda - A
destination, having a collection of archeological treasures.
MALDA: Malda Museum:
Situated in the heart of the Malda Town and on the bank of
the river Mahananda.
GAUR: 16 km by Road,
Once the ancient capital of Bengal. BARA SONA MASZID (1526)
is the largest monument here. Remains of the mighty
embankment around the fort project a feeling of wonder as
you walkthrough the impressive DAKHIL DARWAZA (1425). The
mosques around show a diversity of architectural styles -
LOTAN MASZID (1475) is popularly attributed to a nautch
girl. TANTI PARA MASZID is an elegy in elegance; CHAMKATTI
MASZID (1475) is almost in ruins & on the lintels of CHIKKA
MASZID appears Hindu icons bearing testimony to previous
rulers. QADAM RASUL MASZID (1531) enshrines the prophet's
footprint in stone, while the later FATHKHAN'S TOMB carries
a gory legend. Late Mughal architecture is evident in
doubled storied LOOKO CHURI DARWAZA. The blue tiled FIROZ
MINAR is legacy of a 15th century Abyssinian sultan. At
Ramkeli, on the way to Gour, the MADAN MOHAN JIU MANDIR
celebrates the visit of the 14th century vaisnava reformer,
St.Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
PANDUA:
10 km by Road, ADINA MOSQUE is one of the finest examples of
medieval Muslim architecture in Bengal. Comparable to the
great mosque in Damascus in size and magnificence, Adina,
the 3rd largest mosques in the world, was built by Sikandar
Shah in 14th century. Richly ornamented mausoleum, EKLAKHI,
is said to have cost Rs 1 Lakh - hence the name built by
Raja Ganesh or Kansa, his son QUTUB SHAHI (1582) with 10
domes and corner turrets, was erected to honour saint
Nur-Qutb-Alam. BARI DARGAHI, dedicated to saint Hazrat Shah
Jalal Tabrizi and CHOTI DARGAH hold within the campus relics
of Bengal's Muslim Heritage. The Marble footprints of
Muhammad at MAKDUM PIR'S MOSQUE is a place of pilgrimage.
Jagjivanpur:
A few miles away from Malda stand the ruins of huge
jagjivanpur monastery constructed during the pala period.
Another mount stands a few miles away known as the ruins of
Jagdala Mahavihar, where from monks ware sent to the Far
East & china to preach the doctrine of Buddhism.
Guruduara at Old
Malda: At old Malda, only few K.M. away from
Golden Park Hotel, stands a beautiful Guruduara constructed
by the Sikhs to celebrate the visit of the Great St. Sri
Gurunanak who came to this place in 1564 AD and stayed over
for more than 3 three months. Sikhs Guru St. Sri Tegbahadur
also visited this place in 1665 and stayed for 9 nine days.
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Dear Guest,
Bengal is known best for its hospitality in India. And we
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comfort at affordable Price. Please give us an opportunity
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D.
K. Agarwal, (M.D)
Golden Park Hotel & Resort
(A Unit of Bengal Hospitalities Pvt. Ltd)
Narayanpur, Malda
Discover the forgotten History of Bengal
Educational Package tour to Malda & Murshidabad at Special Concession rate for Students only
Organized By: Golden Park Hotel & Resort, N. H.34, Narayanpur, Malda, West Bengal
Ph. 03512-262251/52 -Fax-262725, Mob: 9647700204 / 205/ 207
Malda
Malda the district Head quarter town is located 335 km north
of Kolkata & 260 km south of Siliguri. It was formerly known
as English Bazaar as an English factory was established here
in 1771. Lying on the confluence of the Mahananda and
Kalindri rivers the Malda town rose to prominence as the
river port of the Hindu capital of Pandua. Malda is a base
for visiting Gaur, Pandua and Murshidabad. Gaur, capital to
three dynasties of ancient Bengal - the Buddhist Palas, the
Hindu Senas and the Muslim Nawabs - has seen
three distinct eras of glory. Pandua, once the alternate
seat of power to Gaur, has the third largest concentration
of Muslim monuments in Bengal. Historical monuments include
the mosque Jami Masjid (1566). During the 18th century it
was the seat of prosperous cotton and silk industries.
Constituted a municipality in 1867, it has several colleges
affiliated with the University of North Bengal. Rice, jute,
legumes, and oilseeds are the chief crops in the surrounding
area. Mulberry plantations and mango orchards occupy large
areas; mango trade and silk manufacture are the main
economic activities.
Places of Interest:
There is a museum at Malda that houses the archaeological
finds at Gaur and Pandua. Gaur: 12 km south of
Malda, right on the Indo-Bangladesh border, is one of the
most important Historical places of 14th and 15th century
Bengal having immense value from the archeological point of
view. The relics particularly worth seeing are the Bara Sona
Mosque, Dakhil Darwajah (built in 1425), Qadam Rasul Mosque,
Lattan Mosque and the ruins of the extensive fortification.
There are colourful enameled tiles on the Gomti Gate and
Firoz Minar.
Pandua: 10 km north of
Golden Park Hotel. Another important site of archeological
importance has some impressive Muslim architecture including
the vast Adina Mosque built by Sikander Shah in 1 369. It is
one of the largest mosques in India, built over a Hindu
temple, and has 378 small domes. The Eklakhi mausoleum and
several smaller mosques are the other places of attractions
in Pandua.
Getting Malda: Malda may
be reached by road-bus service from Calcutta 335 km and
Siliguri 260 km, and train services from Calcutta and New .
Gour Express from Sealdha at 22.15 Hrs. is one of the best
train for Malda. More Over there are several Trains like
Radhikapur from New Kokata Stn. Janasatabdi from Howrah. And
many other trains from the said Stations.
Day One:
•Morning Receive from Malda Town Railway Station & Transfer to Hotel
•After refreshment, move to Famous ancient Temple Johura Kalibari Which was established by Raja Bolal Sen. Enjoy your Breakfast in famous aam bagan (Mango Garden) of Malda.
•Visit to Ramkrishna Mission & Catholic Church.
• Lunch at
Golden Park
•Visit to Adina Mosque, Built in AD - 1347. Probably Size of this Mosque is the 3' largest in the world. Lot of Hindu Dev & Devi Murti are embossed in the wall & in the entrance to this complex.
•Visit to Pandua, it was also the Capital of ancient Bengal. Its ancient name was Pandunagar. The Pandavas of Mahabharat had stayed over here and dominated this area.
•Visit to Eklakhi Mosque. It was Built in AD - 1414 with an investment of one Lac. By Hindu Raja Jodu Who was converted into Muslim and was known as Jalaluddin Md. Sha
• Back to Hotel
and end of the day with dinner.
Day Two
•Morning Breakfast between 7.00 to 7.30 and start for Gaur & Mohadipur
•Ramkeli, Sri Chaitanna Mahaprabhu came here in 1506A.D. on the way to Brindavan
•Baroduari- Built in 1526AD
• Dakhil Darwaja - built in 1425AD. Because of its finest Brickwork on the wall. This Gate has got recognition in the Cambridge History of India
•Firoz-Minnar Constructed between 1485 - 89AD
•Kadam Rasul - Footprint of hazrat Md - Built in 1503AD
•Chika Masjid - This was used as the prison of Rup & Sanatan
•Ruins of Royal Palace which was discovered after excavation
•Visit to Malda Museum
•Visit Subhankar Park
•Back to Hotel & rest
•to 8.30pm Dinner & departure for Malda Town Rly. Stn
1. This package is From & to:- Malda
Town Rly. Stn. 2. Accommodation in 3* Deluxe hotel on triple Sharing
with All Meals & transportation.
3. Entry Fees not included.
For any further clarification, please feel free to contact
us.
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D.
K. Agarwal, (M.D)