Kolkata, West Bengal · Kolkata travel guide
Grand palace
Hazarduari Palace is an opulent 19th-century palace with 1,000 doors, built in Indo-European style. Once a residence of the Nawabs of Bengal, it now houses a museum with royal artifacts, weapons, and paintings.
| Time to spend | About 2 h (1.5–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 10 AM–12 PM — museum open, cooler, fewer visitors |
| Avoid | 1–4 PM — hot; museum closes about 16:30 |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Apr–Jun |
| Entry fee | Paid entry |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 on Google (10 reviews) |
Museum is closed on Fridays; summers are hot and monsoon can flood Murshidabad.
Most visitors spend about 2 h; 1.5–3 h depending on pace.
10 AM–12 PM, for museum open, cooler, fewer visitors. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is paid; check the current price at the gate or on the official site.