Jhargram palace heritage

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Location: Old Jhargram, Jhargram, West Bengal 721507, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: depends on your staying hours or days.

The ‘Jhargram palace heritage’ is the current residence of the famous ‘Malla Deb Royal Family’, situated in Jhargram district, West Bengal. There are 14 rooms on the ground floor, and they have been converted into a Heritage Hotel now, which is run by the family. However, Jhargram Rajbari is really a nearby place for a weekend getaway. The Palace is quite large. The ground floor of the Palace is converted into a resort (in collaboration with ‘WBTDC’). The palace garden is surrounded by beautiful flowers and green trees. This Palace has a ‘Radha Krishna’ temple that could possibly be situated at the back-end of the Palace and attracts a lot of devotees on occasion. A grand playground space is also located inside the Palace. You can enjoy this amazing Palace with your family as well as friends.

Attraction

The Jhargram Raj Palace is the current residence of the ‘Malla Deb Royal family,’ serving as a royal heritage hotel. You can find that it has a unique structure combining the Gothic and the Muslim architectural modes at a time. About 15 of the rooms on the ground floor have been successfully converted into a Heritage Hotel. The Jhargram Raj Palace is an opulent Gothic structure reconstructed in 1931. However, you can come here and spend your weekend to get a royal vibe. Firstly, the name of the palace or the brand advertising of a royal estate is completely pretentious, and it might feel like time travel as well. Secondly, the food service is quite good. And, the quality is also good. Thirdly, you can visit this place with your family and friends while spending your weekend.

History

Jhargram Raj was founded around 1592 AD by ‘Sarveshwar Singh’ who, along with his brother, were generals under ‘Raja Man Singh I‘ of Amer and, eventually, came to conquer Bengal when Emperor Bihar and Orissa to Raja Man Singh. The then rulers of Jhargram assumed the title ‘Malla Deb’. The Raja (King) of the state was popularly known as ‘Ugal’ sanda by the local natives. More importantly, the appellation was continued by all kings up to ‘Raja Narasingha Malla Ugal Sanda Deb.’ However, the palace was reconstituted in 1931. The proprietors have developed a hotel and other tourism infrastructures in and around the palace, which is boosting tourism in West Bengal.

Inside/Outside Views

The Main Building is really impressive. The Jhargram Raj Palace is an opulent Italianate structure set in carefully laid lawns as well as gardens. The Palace was restructured in 1931 (by the Calcutta Improvement Trust during the reign of Raja Narasingha Malla Deb Bahadur). On the Palace campus, the regal lifestyle and the past become lively. The proprietors have developed a hotel and other tourism infrastructures in and around the Palace.
Rebuilt in the early twentieth century, the Palace stands as a vigilant testament to the grandeur as well as architectural splendor of the long bygone era.

This aesthetic Jhargram Palace Heritage exemplifies a blend of architectural styles, which includes classical European influences as well as traditional Bengali craftsmanship. It offers 15 rooms as a hotel. The Palace’s imposing structural features, intricate carvings along with majestic arches, and widespread gardens reflect the sophistication of its royal existence. We recommend visiting this place and hope that it won’t disappoint you.

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Entry & Others Fees

The Royal suite costs Rs. 5,000 (per night). Others are between Rs 3,500 to Rs. 2,000.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Jhargram’s ‘Old Jhargram’ area. From the busy area of Jhargram, the ‘Jhargram Raj Palace’ is only 2 to 4 km away. Kharagpur is well connected with other major cities like Siliguri, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai etc. of the country. And from Jhargram city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport‘ (which is an international one), is almost 176 kilometers away from this area and is in Dum Dum, Kolkata. You can visit this place from outside of India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi, Mumbai, or Lucknow with direct flights to Kolkata. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the ‘Jhargram Raj Palace’ is only 2 km away from the ‘Jhargram Railway Station.’ This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site. The site is about 45 km away from Kharagpur railway station.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.
Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.
If you are visiting Kharagpur for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.
Please stay away from total strangers.
People not staying here are not allowed to enter the premises.
Here, you cannot make any special food request to the management.