Malda city guide that will enable you to explore this city. Malda is famous for its large Fajli mangoes. Formerly known as English bazaar, it is located at a distance of about 365 kms from kolkata. In 1771, an English Company was set up over here. It is well connected by bus and train and forms the base for visiting the towns of Gaur and Pandua. Malda tourism is gaining momentum every year. There is a small museum in Malda that houses the archaeological findings of Gaur and Pandua. Though it's not a very interesting place and there are not much of things to see here, but the atmosphere is peaceful and soothing. So, you can always plan a weekend getaway trip to Malda.
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.
