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2 Days in Berhampore

Planning 2 days in Berhampore? A 2-day plan for Berhampore covering Murshidabad Maharaja Krishnanath University, Residency Cemetery, Old Cossimbazar Palace and Old English Cemetery and more. It includes a detailed day-wise schedule, activities, meal suggestions, transportation tips and an estimated budget to help you plan your trip with less guesswork.

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Day 1

Day 1

Visit Murshidabad Maharaja Krishnanath University, Residency Cemetery, Old Cossimbazar Palace and Old English Cemetery.

Activities

  • Visit Murshidabad Maharaja Krishnanath University
  • Visit Residency Cemetery
  • Visit Old Cossimbazar Palace
  • Visit Old English Cemetery

Meals

  • •Breakfast
  • •Lunch
  • •Dinner
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Day 2

Day 2

Visit Cossimbazar Palace of the Roys, Byaspur Shiva Temple, Dutch Cemetery and Saidabad Rajbari.

Activities

  • Visit Cossimbazar Palace of the Roys
  • Visit Byaspur Shiva Temple
  • Visit Dutch Cemetery
  • Visit Saidabad Rajbari

Meals

  • •Breakfast
  • •Lunch
  • •Dinner

Detailed Timeline

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Day 1

4 activities

Morning

09:00 AM
Murshidabad Maharaja Krishnanath University

A public state university in Berhampore with Oxford-inspired architecture. It was established in 1853 as a liberal arts college by Maharani Swarnamoyee Devi.

11:00 AM
Residency Cemetery

A heritage Christian cemetery protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Many important British residents and military personnel lived in Berhampore were buried in this cemetery.

Afternoon

02:00 PM
Old Cossimbazar Palace

ThisThe place is known as Boro Rajbari and belongs to the Nandi family. It is totally in ruins, and the interiors are not accessible.

04:00 PM
Old English Cemetery

The Old English Cemetery contains several tombs and graves, including the tomb of Mary Hastings, wife of Warren Hastings and that of her infant daughter. There are several other graves in the cemetery, but most of them are unmarked.

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Day 2

4 activities

Morning

09:00 AM
Cossimbazar Palace of the Roys

The former royal palace of the Cossimbazar royal family, turned into a heritage property.

11:00 AM
Byaspur Shiva Temple

A Shiva temple with terracotta works. It was built in 1811 by Pandit Ramkeshava Devasharman, and is said to have been inspired by the temple in Baranagar (near Azimganj) built by Rani Bhabani.

Afternoon

02:00 PM
Dutch Cemetery

The Dutch Cemetery of Cossimbazar dates back to the early 18th century. The oldest grave is of Daniel Van der Muyl, who died in 1721.

04:00 PM
Saidabad Rajbari

Built by Maharaja Nandakumar Roy's son-in-law, the palace was later converted into a museum and district library.

Transportation Tips

  • Toto (electric rickshaws) are available.

Budget Breakdown

Accommodation

Listed stays range ₹1,800–₹5,000 per night

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