Resting on the eastern banks of the Bhagirathi River in the Indian state of West Bengal, the town of Murshidabad is surrounded by swamps, rolling hills and ancient waterways.

Murshidabad once served as the capital of Bengal and today is best known for its silk industry. It has been dubbed the ’Silk Mecca of East India’ renowned for producing the famed Baluchari Sari.

While it is known for its sericulture and textile heritage, visitors can also look forward to a number of historical attractions including: the 19th-century Hazarduari Palace, a royal mansion famous for its thousand doors, the Nizamat Kila Fortress and browse the vibrant markets for locally-made handicrafts.