The Cooch Behar Palace was built during the reign of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan in 1887.
The architectural design was inspired by the classical Western style, specifically the Buckingham Palace in London.
The palace interior and the surrounding grounds represent the fusion of the Cooch dynasty's heritage with British colonial aesthetic influences.
The entire estate is recognized as a protected site under the Archaeological Survey of India.
The red-brick structure is synonymous with the city's identity and is often referred to as the 'Victoria Jubilee Palace'.
Cooch Behar Rajbari Park serves as the expansive, garden-like grounds surrounding the historic Cooch Behar Palace, a heritage structure modeled after London’s Buckingham Palace. The landscape features manicured lawns, mature trees, and a decorative pond that reflects the Indo-Saracenic architectural style of the adjacent palace. The park acts as a transition space between the urban density of Cooch Behar and the historical core of the royal estate. Visitors can walk through the extensive green space to view the exterior facade of the brick-red palace from multiple angles. The grounds are maintained by the state archaeological department as part of the wider palace complex. Its layout preserves the formal planning characteristic of 19th-century colonial-era princely estates in India.
The front lawn approach providing a full symmetrical view of the palace's iconic central dome and red facade.
Bring a hat and sunglasses, as the park features wide open spaces with limited canopy cover.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the palace exterior during the golden hour for photography.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the gravel paths surrounding the main structure.
Do not attempt to climb or lean on the palace architectural elements or historical walls.
The site is typically closed to public access on Fridays and certain national holidays.
Respect the archaeological site by staying on designated paths and disposing of litter in bins.
