Things to do in Gopjan, West Bengal
Gopjan is a census town in the Berhampore CD block. It is located in the Berhampore subdivision of the Murshidabad district, in the state of West Bengal, India.
13 places to visit in and around Gopjan, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Hazarduari Palace · in Murshidabad
The Hazarduari Palace, earlier known as the Bara Kothi, is a former palace and now a national monument and public cultural museum, located in the campus of Kila Nizamat in Murshidabad, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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- 4St. Mary Armenian Church, Saidabad
Saint Mary Church of Saidabad, is a parish of the Armenian Apostolic Church situated at Saidabad, Cossimbazar near Baharampur in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus.
Wikipedia - 5Jama Masjid, Motijheel · in Murshidabad
The Jama Masjid, also known as the Kala Masjid and as the Motijheel Mosque, is a Friday mosque, located on the western bank of Motijhil, in the historical city of Murshidabad, in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 6Motijhil · in Murshidabad
Motijhil, also known as Company's Lake due to its association with the East India Company, is a horse-shoe shaped lake in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. It was created by Nawazish Muhammad Khan, the son-in-law of Nawab Alivardi Khan.
Wikipedia - 7Chawk Mosque, Murshidabad · in Murshidabad
The Chawk Mosque, also known as the Chawk Masjid and also as the Chowk Shahi Masjid, is a mosque located in the Hazarduari Palace complex at Murshidabad, in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 8Yellow Mosque · in Murshidabad
The Yellow Mosque, also known as the Zurud Mosque, is a mosque located in the Hazarduari Palace complex at Murshidabad, in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 9Madina Mosque · in Murshidabad
The Madina Mosque are two mosques, located in the Nizamat Fort Campus in Murshidabad, in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 10Fauti Mosque · in Murshidabad
The Fauti Mosque, also known as the Phuti Mosque, is a former mosque in a ruinous state, located at Kumarpur in the Murshidabad-Jiaganj CD block in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district, in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 11Kiriteswari Temple
Kiriteswari Temple is situated in Kiritkona village under the Nabagram CD block in the Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal. This is one of the Shakta pithas among the 51 pithas.
Wikipedia - 12Katra Masjid · in Murshidabad
The Katra Masjid is a former Shia caravanserai, mosque and tomb, in a partial ruinous state, located in the north eastern side of the city of Murshidabad, in the state of West Bengal, India.
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Before you go: official rules
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Gopjan by interest
- Temples and places of worship: St. Mary Armenian Church, Saidabad, Jama Masjid, Motijheel, Chawk Mosque, Murshidabad, Yellow Mosque, Madina Mosque
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Hazarduari Palace, Namak Haram Deorhi, Kathgola Palace, Tomb of Azimunissa Begum
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 Gopjan
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 17°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 22°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 25 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 32°C | 60 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 136 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 31°C | 201 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 276 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 29°C | 229 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 210 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 26°C | 115 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 9 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 18°C | 6 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Gopjan
- Nearest railway station: Niyalish Para (NLSF), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Malda Airport (LDA), 99 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Gopjan 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 Gopjan is not included.
Compare Gopjan with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Gopjan | – | Oct–Mar | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Goaljan | 2 km | Oct–Mar | 16 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Berhampore | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 33 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Panchanantala | 5 km | Oct–Mar | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Cossimbazar | 5 km | Oct–Mar | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Gopjan; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Gopjan?
The best known are Hazarduari Palace, Namak Haram Deorhi, Kathgola Palace, St. Mary Armenian Church, Saidabad, Jama Masjid, Motijheel.
When is the best time to visit Gopjan?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Gopjan?
Nearest railway station: Niyalish Para (NLSF), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Malda Airport (LDA), 99 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Gopjan 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 Gopjan is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.