After the ‘main’ attractions of Murshidabad have been seen and believed, there still remain a handful more that offer the same mesmerizing experience, and notable among these is the ‘Kathgola (translating into ‘wooden house with a rose garden’) Palace,’ the residence of one of the Hindu elites of the time.
The approach road is enticingly shielded from public view and littered with horse-drawn carriages which are common in these parts. While the ‘palace’ is far too modest in comparison to the Hazarduari Palace—with it resembling a lavish home instead—it is nevertheless very impressive and exquisite, with long, wide and winding staircases that open out onto an expansive terrace with views of the colorful rose gardens below and the rest of the town in the distance, and huge mirrors and chandeliers that adorn every available space (photography is prohibited inside).
It leaves a lingering sweetness that stays on long after the evening sun has dipped below the horizon, made even sweeter by the decadently sinful cup of tea with cream and molasses served by the several teashops outside.
