Hotel Kalinga
Discover the forgotten Histroty of Bengal
All type of Vehicles is available on hire at the Travel Desk of the Hotel.
History of Malda at a Glance:
- Journey of civilization of Eastern India, started from Malda by the Aryans
- Bengali Language was evolved at-Malda.
Second book of undivided Bengal was printed and published by Charles Wilkins from Malda in the year 1780 AD
- 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 Hotel Kalinga, 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.
Places of Interest
There is a museum at Malda that houses the archaeological finds from Gaur, Pandua and neighboring sites.
Gour
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 (Adina)
10 km north of Hotel Kalinga. 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.
Ramkeli
Ramkeli is located 14 km south of Malda. Ramkeli is a small village on the way to Gour. It is celebrated for being the temporary home of Sri Chaitanya, the great religious reformer of Bengal, where he had stayed for a few days on his way to Vrindavan. His footprints are preserved in a temple that is flanked by eight ‘kundas’ or tanks: Rupsagar, Shyamkunda, Radhakunda. Lalitakunda, Bishakhakunda, Surabhikunda, Ranjakunda and Indulekhakunda.
Maa Jahura Kali Mandir
Maa Johura Temple is situated on the outskirts of Malda Town, West Bengal, India. It is surrounded by lush green fields on one side and Mango Orchards on the other side, and is very near to Bangladesh border. The original temple is stated to have been built in 1500 A.D, however, there is another view that the original temple was built by Raja Ballal Sen in 1159-1179 A.D. who was the third ruler of Sena Dynasty of the then Bengal. It is a renowned temple of Adishakti in Malda and the deity is represented by three faces of Goddess Kali. It is said that the three faces represent the three goddesses Maha Kali, Maha Laxmi and Maha Saraswati. The unique feature of this temple is that it opens only on Tuesdays and Saturdays when thousands of people come to offer their prayers, rest of the days the temple remains closed.
Manaskamana Mandir
Ramkrishna Mission
Our Tour Package
Day 1
- Morning Receive from Malda Town Railway Station & Transfer to Hotel
- After refreshment, move to Famous ancient Temple Johura Kalibari Which was established by Raja Bollal Sen. Enjoy your Breakfast in famous aam bagan (Mango Garden) of Malda.
- Visit to Ramkrishna Mission & Catholic Church.
- Lunch at Hotel Kalinga
- 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 2
- 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 & Solar Park at Band Road
- Back to Hotel & rest
8.30pm Dinner & departure for Malda Town Rly. Stn