Gour-Pandua

Qadam Rasul Mosque - Kadam Rasul Masjid

Gour-Pandua is a historical city in Malda|Malda neighborhood of West Bengal

Gour-Pandua Halal Travel Guide

Gaud or Gour is in Bangladesh.

Gour-Pandua is the medieval capital of Bengal. They are twin towns located to the north and south of Malda town, 340 kilometers from Kolkata, in West Bengal. Malda is the base for a visit to Gour-Pandua. The area saw three eras of glory - the Buddhist Palas and the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Sultans. The Senas and the last Hindu kings of Bengal, were displaced by the Muslims in the beginning of the 13th century. They ruled till the Battle of Palashi in 1757. There is no trace of any shrine or structure of the Buddhist or Hindu periods. Even those of the Muslim period are virtually in ruin.

During the 13th-14th century Bengal's rulers maintained a certain independence from the Sultans in Delhi. It was also the period of founding of the Bengali language and the Bengali identity. The Iliyas Shah dynasty ruling from Gour played a big role in that development.

The place has variously been referred to as Lakshanabati, Lakhnauti and Jannatabad.

Travel to Gour-Pandua

Travel by train to Gour-Pandua

It is about 7-8 hours from Kolkata. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah etc.

Travel on a Bus in Gour-Pandua

Rocket service from Esplanade, Kolkata for Siliguri.

By car

The normal route is to take NH 12, which links Dalkolha with Kolkata, but the longer route via Durgapur Expressway (part of NH 19) from Dankuni, NH 19 from Palsit to Panagarh bypassing Bardhaman city, and then taking the Panagarh-Moregarm Expressway up to Morgram and on to NH 12 is a more comfortable and enjoyable option.

Get Around

Hired cars are available at Malda Town and Sujapur (local town situated on NH_34)

West Bengal Tourism operates a bus from Malda for visiting Gour and Pandua. For details check with Tourist Lodge at Malda.

Area monuments

Malda Town train station - 25.0162, 88.1302 - Mohodipur border crossing India-Bangladesh border - 24.8457, 88.1412 - Mahananda Bridge - 25.0145, 88.1441 - NBSTC Malda Depot - 24.9974, 88.1424

What to see in Gour-Pandua

At Gour

Situated 14 kilometers south of Malda Baraduary Masjid or the Great Golden Mosque - Baro Sona Masjid Dakhil Darwaza at Gaur, Malda, West Bengal - Dakhil Darwaja Firoz minar side view - Firoz Minar Tomb of Fateh Khan - Tomb of Fateh Khan - Ramkeli | 24.8864, 88.1279 Contains footprints of Sri Chaitanya on stone. - Baro Sona Masjid - 24.8828, 88.1281 Half a kilometre from Ramkeli - It is also called Baro Duari Masjid. It was, started by Allaudin Shah and completed by his son, Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1526. The Indo-Arabic style of architecture and the ornamental stone carvings make Baroduari a special attraction for tourists. The 168 ft x 76 ft structure is said to have 44 gilded domes, of which only 11 exist, that too without the Gold cover. - Dakhil Darwaza - 24.8791, 88.1252 - Built in 1425 and commonly called Salami Darwaza it was once the main entry for the fort. It is more than 21 metres high and 34.5 metres wide. - Firoz Minar | 24.8737, 88.1305 A kilometre away from Dakhil Darwaja - It was built by Sultan Saifuddin Feroze Shah during 1485-89 to mark his triumph over Barbak Shah. 26 metres high and 19 metres in circumference. Tourists are not allowed to climb. - Chika Masjid near Kadam Rasul Masjid - Sultan Yusuf Shah built the Chika Mosque in 1475. The beautifully ornate carvings on the walls and the images of Hindu idols on the stonework of doors and lintels are still partly visible. Near Chika masjid is a mango orchard and beyond it the Bais Gazi wall, built in 1460 by Barbak Shah to protect his palace. The palace has vanished but some parts of the wall remain. Near the wall are excavations made in 2003. Kadam Rasul Masjid | 24.8692, 88.1317 Half a kilometre from the Feroze Minar. - This mosque was built by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1530. It contains the footprints of the Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad on stone. It was brought from Arabia by Pir Shah Jalal Tabriji. - Tomb of Fateh Khan | Opposite the Kadam Rasul Mosque - This 17th century tomb of a commander of Aurangzeb's army is an interesting structure, built in the Hindu chala style. - Tantipara Masjid | 24.8605, 88.1366 It has intricate terracotta work. - Lukochuri Darwaja Located to the south-east of the Kadam Rasul Mosque. - Thit is a place where the sultans played hide and seek with the begums. There is a difference of opinion as to who built this gate, some say that Shah Shuja built it in 1655, others opine that it was built by Allauddin Hussein Shah in 1522. The innovative architectural style makes it an interesting place to visit. - Chamkati Masjid near Kadam Rasul Masjid

- Gumti Darwaza near Kadam Rasul Masjid

This small decorated structure with a dome, near the Lukochuri Darwaja, probably served as a private entrance from the eastern side. - Lotan Masjid - 24.8552, 88.1398

• There are some monuments on the Bangladesh side of the border and are approachable fromBangladesh: Chhoto Sona Masjid, Khania Dighi Masjid, Balia Dighi, Darasbari Masjid, Dunichak Masjid and Firozpur Masjid. See Gaud for details.

At Pandua

Situated 15 kilometers north of Malda town. - Adina Masjid | 25.1525, 88.1645 - Built in 1369 by Sultan Sikander Shah it was one of the largest masjids in India. Carved basalt masonry from earlier Hindu temples is said to have also been used. Qutb Shahi Masjid | 25.1445, 88.1595 Locally known as the Chhoto Sona Masjid, built to honour Saint Nur Qutb-ul-Alam. The ruins of his shrine are nearby, along with that of Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal Tabrizi, collectively known as the Bari Darga. - Eklakhi Mausoleum | It is the most elegant monument in Pandua, with a carved Ganesh on the doorway. It is a tomb of the son of a Hindu Raja, who converted to Islam.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Gour-Pandua

Relax in your place of stay - the visit to the historical sites will be tiring.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Gour-Pandua

Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Otherwise and there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by vehicle can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large aubergines.

Halal Restaurants

There are no eateries in Gour or Pandua.

In Malda and there are some good sweet- Meat shops with local varieties.

Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant.

Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

All hotels and lodges are in Malda. Broadly speaking there are several lodges around Tourist lodge, some around the NBSTC terminus and the private bus stand near it, and some on ABA Gani Khan Choudhury Sarani. - Malda Tourist Lodge Government of West Bengal | 25.0029, 88.1363 ☎ +91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991 Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80. - Hotel New Heaven In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC) - ☎ +91 3512 252735 Rooms ₹150-₹650 - Purbanchal | 25.0115, 88.1411 ☎ +91 3512 266 183 ₹250-₹650 - Continental Lodge | 22/21 KJ Sanyal Road 24.9979, 88.1420 ☎ +91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379

• Hotel Landmark - ☎ +91 3512 221 184
• Hotel Chanakya - 25.0060, 88.1375 ☎ +91 3512 266 694 - Meghdoot Lodge - 25.0078, 88.1388 ☎ +91 3512 266 216
• Hotel Kalinga - 25.0063, 88.1377 ☎ +91 3512 283 567 - Hotel Pratapaditya Station Road 25.0116, 88.1354 ☎ +91 3512 268104 up to ₹1,000 - 24 hours. - Hotel Green View Jadupur Gabgachhi, NH 34, Kamalabari - ☎ +91 3512 223707, +91 3512 223708

}} Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas - ☎ +91 3512-252423

• Youth Hostel - Under West Bengal Youth Service - ☎ +91 3512 252158
• New Circuit House, for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049

Travel Next

• Farakka Barrage – about 35 kilometers south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it.
• Murshidabad – about 140 kilometers from Malda
• Siliguri – about 250 kilometers from Malda
• Kolkata – about 347 kilometers from Malda

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