Things to do in Alipur, West Bengal

Alipur is a census town in Kaliachak I CD Block of Malda Sadar subdivision in Malda district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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Choto Sona Mosque Wikipedia
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Darasbari Mosque
The Darasbari Mosque is an historic former mosque and now architectural monument, located in Shibganj Upazila of Chapai Nawabganj District, in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.
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Kotwali Gate
The Kotwali Gate, commonly known as Kotwali Darja, is the location of a collapsed medieval gate on the Bangladesh-India border. The gate was the southern entrance to an ancient citadel of Bengal.
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Khania Dighi Mosque
The Khania Dighi Mosque, also known locally as the Chamchika or the Rajbibi mosque, is a mosque located in the Chapai Nawabganj District, in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.
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Dhania Chalk Mosque Wikipedia
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Dakhil Darwaza · in Gauḍa
Dakhil Darwaza, also known as Salami Darwaza, is a grand 15th-16th century gateway located in Gaur, Malda district, West Bengal, India. It served as the main northern entrance to the citadel of Lakhnauti, the capital of the Bengal Sultanate.
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Baro Shona Masjid · in Gauḍa
The Baro Shona Masjid, also known as the Baroduari Masjid and as the Qutub Shahi Mosque, is a former mosque in a partial ruinous state, located in Gour, in the Malda district, in the state of West Bengal, India.
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Qadam Rasul Mosque · in Gauḍa
The Qadam Rasul Mosque built in 1530-1531 by Sultan Nusrat Shah in the ancient city of Gaur, is a historic single-domed mosque known for housing a stone tablet bearing the footprint of Prophet Muhammad.
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Lukochuri Darwaza · in Gauḍa
Lukochuri Darwaza is a historic Mughal-era gateway in Gaur, Malda, West Bengal, India. It is situated on north of Gumti Gate and southeast of the Qadam Rasul Mosque.
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Lattan Mosque · in Gauḍa
The Lattan Mosque or Painted Mosque, officially known as Lottan Masjid is a historical mosque located between the Tantipara Mosque and the Bridge of Five Arches in Gaur, Malda District, West Bengal.
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Gumti Darwaza · in Gauḍa
The Gumti Darwaza or Gumti Gate is a historical monument located in the city of Gour, Malda, West Bengal, India, serving as the eastern gateway to the citadel of Gaur-Lakhnauti, the capital of the Bengal Sultanate.
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Malda Museum · in Malda
Malda Museum is an archaeological museum under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was established in 1937 and is situated on Subhankar Bandh Road of English Bazar in Malda district of West Bengal, India.
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Ramkeli Madanmohan Jiu Mandir · in Gauḍa
Ramkeli Madanmohan Jiu Mandir is a Vaishnava temple at Ramkeli village in West Bengal. Hindu god Krishna is worshiped in the form of Madanamohan in this temple.
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Ramkeli Mela · in Gauḍa
Ramkeli Mela is a pilgrimage and fair of Hinduism. On the occasion of this fair, devout Hindus come to Ramkeli.
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Muazzampur Shahi Mosque · in Malda Wikipedia

Alipur by interest

Temples and places of worship: Choto Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Khania Dighi Mosque, Dhania Chalk Mosque, Baro Shona Masjid
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Kotwali Gate, Dakhil Darwaza, Lukochuri Darwaza, Gumti Darwaza, Malda Museum
Lesser-known places: Ramkeli Madanmohan Jiu Mandir, Ramkeli Mela, Muazzampur Shahi Mosque

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Alipur

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	16°C	6 mm
Feb	Pleasant	21°C	11 mm
Mar	Pleasant	27°C	22 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	66 mm
May	Hot	32°C	140 mm
Jun	Rainy	31°C	207 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	282 mm
Aug	Rainy	29°C	229 mm
Sep	Rainy	28°C	228 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	118 mm
Nov	Pleasant	21°C	6 mm
Dec	Pleasant	17°C	3 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Alipur

Nearest railway station: Khaltipur (KTJ), 3 km away.
Nearest airport: Malda Airport (LDA), 20 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Alipur costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Alipur is not included.

Compare Alipur with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Alipur	–	Oct–Mar	15	₹7,000–₹13,800
Krishnapur	8 km	Oct–Mar	14	₹7,000–₹13,800
Gauḍa	10 km	Oct–Mar	16	₹7,000–₹13,800
Benia Gram	14 km	Oct–Mar	14	₹7,000–₹13,800
Farakka Barrage Township	14 km	Oct–Mar	13	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Alipur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Alipur?

The best known are Choto Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Kotwali Gate, Khania Dighi Mosque, Dhania Chalk Mosque.

When is the best time to visit Alipur?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Alipur?

Nearest railway station: Khaltipur (KTJ), 3 km away. Nearest airport: Malda Airport (LDA), 20 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Alipur cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Alipur is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.