The Mahishadal Rajbari Estate houses two magnificient palaces built in 1840 AD and 1937 AD. And it is only about a 100 kms away from the city. The town has several ancient temples and monuments built during 16th century. The estate has two palaces – he old palace, known as Rangi Basan Palace, was built around 1840 and has a couple of impressive iron lions at the entrance of the grand edifice. Also check out the huge stable in the basement. The new one, Phulbagh Palace, was built in 1926.
Kolkata to Mahishadal is about three hours via NH16 and NH116.
