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Places to visit in English Bazar
	Gour Historic #1 of 16 Hotels near Gour

	Dakhil Darwaza Fort #2 of 16 Hotels near Dakhil Darwaza

	Baroduari Historic #3 of 16 Hotels near Baroduari

	Firoze Minar Historic #4 of 16 Hotels near Firoze Minar

	Chika Masjid Religious #5 of 16 Hotels near Chika Masjid

	Qadam Rasul Mosque Religious #6 of 16 Hotels near Qadam Rasul Mosque

	Lukochuri Darwaja Historic #7 of 16 Hotels near Lukochuri Darwaja

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About English Bazar Tourism
The city of English Bazar, commonly known as Malda or 'Mango City', is part of the Malda District in the state of West Bengal. Malda is the district headquarters and is considered to be the second largest city in North Bengal. This city has an average elevation of about 17 metres and is situated on the banks of the Mahananda River. It has a humid and tropical climate, similar to other areas in West Bengal. Located between the historical cities of Pandua and Gaur, this city was established during the mid 18th century. These two cities were the capitals of Bengal during ancient and medieval periods. Both these cities are equidistant from north and south of Malda. The city was established by the British and was named Engelzavad. Ancient Malda was the capital city of Gour-Banga, which covers over 3,456 sq km, encompassing Diara, Barind and Tal. The main rivers flowing through the region are Mahananda, Kalindi, Ganga and Fulahar. A Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector were appointed in 1813 and later on in 1832 a treasury was opened in the city. Until 1876, Malda District was part of the Rajshahi Division which later on became a part of the Bhagalpur Division, from 1876 to 1905. During the Indian Independence, English Bazar was a topic of debate between India and Pakistan. From 12th August to 15th August 1947 this district remained under a Magistrate of East Pakistan. It was later on awarded to West Bengal on 17th August 1947, on the recommendations published by Radcliffe. The major airport situated near English Bazar is Bagdogra Airport, which is situated 16 km outside the main city of Siliguri. Malda Railway Station is an important railhead which is connected with various destinations across India. Taxis and government buses are also available from various cities to travel to the city of English Bazar. English Bazar experiences monsoon between the months of June and September. The weather during the post monsoon season is pleasant, making it suitable for travelling to Malda. Read More >>

Tourist places in English Bazar

Malda and its neighbouring regions have many tourist attractions. The Baroduari Mosque built with 12 doors is a popular destination for tourists. It is recognized as the biggest mosque in Gaur. This mosque was built under the patronage of Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in the late 1500s in Indo-Arab style architecture. A visit to the ruins of the Dakhil Darwaza, built in 1425 is also a popular getaway.

The Firoze Minar built by imitating the architectural style of Qutub Minar is five storeys high. It was built by Sultan Saifuddin Feroze Shah in around 1485 AD. Tourists can also visit the remnants of Chika mosque built in 1475 by Sultan Yusuf Shah. The mosque is named after the countless bats or Chika that used to dwell in it.

Lukachhipi Darwaza is also worth visiting where the king used to play hide and seek with his wives. Nearby Adina Mosque was once considered one of the best mosques in Asia. Other notable places to visit are Badi Dargah, Eklakhi Mausoleum, Choti Dargah and Qutubshahi Masjid.