Mahishadal Rajbari
In my 35 years stay in Haldia, this is the first time I visited this historic place. Never got the chance nor was I actually ever interested in seeing what's there.
Recently, after gaining some interest about the place, I thought of exploring what's really there as I have read several good reviews of the place.
With this, I planned a half day tour to the Rajbari from Haldia Township. It was a 29 kms drive. The road was maintained and the drive was smooth. On reaching Mahishadal more you have to turn left to enter the Rajbari road. When you enter this by lane it becomes narrow and the traffic increases. A college is also there on the road. So, reaching Rajbari from Mahishadal more wouldn't be a hassle free drive.
Overcoming those huddles, as you reach the main gate of the Rajbari, I was a bit depressed seeing the main gate. There was no dedicated parking place in front of the gate. The road is narrow in front of the gate and you have to manage your own parking as your own risk.
After parking my car in a safe place, I stood still in front of the gate and wanted to feel the ambiance. It was calm and quiet but it didn't give me that gorgeous feel, as it was not at all like I expected a Rajbari Gate to be. The size of the gate was bigger than our normal gates but not as big as a Rajbari Gate should be.
After entering the gates the view inside was awesome with old aged trees covering the paths going towards the portico of the Rajbari. Going a few steps towards the portico, saw two persons sitting with a table in front of them, who were actually selling entry tickets. Got ticket for my family. It was cheap.
Finally, after going few steps from the counter, reached the lawn in front of the Rajbari. The lawn was not best maintained. Few old iron furniture are kept there. You can sit there ans spend few minutes before entering the main Rajbari area. From the lawn after crossing the paved path, there are stairs going inside the Rajabari. I was gradually feeling excited as I was proceeding through it. The Rajbari was not that big, but still the ambiance inside made me feel thrilled. There are numbers of museums in the rooms of the Rajbari.
I was amazed seeing the collection these museum holds. Loved it totally.
Gradually, we completed our inside trip and then after coming out from the main building, we walked towards the old palace.
Photography inside the rooms in the palace is prohibited. I appreciate the decision. Seeing items from the past with own eyes will make the trip more thrilling.
Overall, ambiance around the new palace, the Shiv Mandir, the old palace and the ruined gates of old palace will pack you with historical thrills.
So do plan a weekend trip to the palace.
Heard that the present generation of the family rents one night stay in a room in the palace. I am not sure if it's still on our not. Try it out.
Recently, after gaining some interest about the place, I thought of exploring what's really there as I have read several good reviews of the place.
With this, I planned a half day tour to the Rajbari from Haldia Township. It was a 29 kms drive. The road was maintained and the drive was smooth. On reaching Mahishadal more you have to turn left to enter the Rajbari road. When you enter this by lane it becomes narrow and the traffic increases. A college is also there on the road. So, reaching Rajbari from Mahishadal more wouldn't be a hassle free drive.
Overcoming those huddles, as you reach the main gate of the Rajbari, I was a bit depressed seeing the main gate. There was no dedicated parking place in front of the gate. The road is narrow in front of the gate and you have to manage your own parking as your own risk.
After parking my car in a safe place, I stood still in front of the gate and wanted to feel the ambiance. It was calm and quiet but it didn't give me that gorgeous feel, as it was not at all like I expected a Rajbari Gate to be. The size of the gate was bigger than our normal gates but not as big as a Rajbari Gate should be.
After entering the gates the view inside was awesome with old aged trees covering the paths going towards the portico of the Rajbari. Going a few steps towards the portico, saw two persons sitting with a table in front of them, who were actually selling entry tickets. Got ticket for my family. It was cheap.
Finally, after going few steps from the counter, reached the lawn in front of the Rajbari. The lawn was not best maintained. Few old iron furniture are kept there. You can sit there ans spend few minutes before entering the main Rajbari area. From the lawn after crossing the paved path, there are stairs going inside the Rajabari. I was gradually feeling excited as I was proceeding through it. The Rajbari was not that big, but still the ambiance inside made me feel thrilled. There are numbers of museums in the rooms of the Rajbari.
I was amazed seeing the collection these museum holds. Loved it totally.
Gradually, we completed our inside trip and then after coming out from the main building, we walked towards the old palace.
Photography inside the rooms in the palace is prohibited. I appreciate the decision. Seeing items from the past with own eyes will make the trip more thrilling.
Overall, ambiance around the new palace, the Shiv Mandir, the old palace and the ruined gates of old palace will pack you with historical thrills.
So do plan a weekend trip to the palace.
Heard that the present generation of the family rents one night stay in a room in the palace. I am not sure if it's still on our not. Try it out.