Tourism

The gateway to North Bengal, Malda, with its rich history and heritage, is one of the most famous tourist destinations of West Bengal, nestled at the confluence of the Mahananda and Kalindi rivers. Malda town, with all its grace, adds to the beauty of Bengal.

Malda was previously known as English Bazaar. It got that name from the English factory that was established here in 1771. From Malda, you can visit Gaur and Pandua. Gaur was the capital of three dynasties of ancient Bengal – the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas, and the Muslim Nawabs. Pandua, once the alternate seat of power to Gaur, has the third-largest concentration of Muslim monuments in Bengal. Historical monuments include the mosque Jami Masjid (1566) and the landmark Nimasari tower across the river. The Malda Museum has a great collection of the region’s architectural and anthropological specimens.

During the 18th century, Malda was the seat of prosperous cotton and silk industries. The area grows rice, jute, legumes, and oilseeds. Malda is also famous for its mangoes and mulberries.

Tourist Destinations of Malda District

• Jagjivanpur
• Adina Mosque
• Ramkeli
• Pirana Pir
• Baroduari / Boro Sona Mosque
• Dakhil Darwaja
• Firoz Minar
• Chika Mosque
• Luko Churi Gate
• Kadam Rasul Mosque
• Gumti Darwaza
• Malda Museum
• Adina Eco Tourism Park
• Eklakhi Mosque