Murshidabad, West Bengal · Murshidabad travel guide
Historic horseshoe lake
Motijheel is a horseshoe-shaped lake created by Nawab Alivardi Khan. Surrounded by historical ruins, it was once a leisure retreat and still offers scenic views and boating options.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (1–2.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4–6 PM — soft light on the horseshoe lake and ruins |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot, little shade |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Apr–Jun |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 on Google (27 reviews) |
Winter is best; the lake looks fullest after monsoon.
Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 1–2.5 h depending on pace.
4–6 PM, for soft light on the horseshoe lake and ruins. The best months are Oct–Mar.