Curzon Gate

Overview

Built in 1903 to honor Lord Curzon's visit, Curzon Gate is a striking colonial-era monument. It symbolizes the influence of the British Raj on Bardhaman’s aristocracy.

Details

The ornate structure features wrought iron, imperial motifs, and is flanked by statues of classical figures. Once the entrance to the Rajbari, it now stands in the heart of Bardhaman town.On the occasion of coronation of Sri Bijoy Chand Mahatab, Maharaja of Bardhaman built this gigantic gate at the crossing of GT Road and BC Road, in the year 1903. The visit of the then Viceroy of India Lord Curzon in 1904 resulted in the name of the structure as “Curzon Gate”. In post Independence era, it was renamed as “Bijoy Toron”.

How to Reach

Start at Curzon Gate and walk down to the Rajbari Complex. Explore colonial architecture and click photos at sunset when the gate glows in golden light.

By Air: Nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport & Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Andal, Paschim Bardhaman.

By Train: Nearest railway station is Burdwan Junction.

By Road: Kolkata-Agra National Highway 19 (old numbering NH 2), covering a large part of the old Grand Trunk Road passes through this district. The other highways passing through the district are: National Highway 114, State Highway 6, State Highway 7, State Highway 13, State Highway 14 and State Highway 15. All the places of interest in the district are very well connected by road.

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