DESTINATION
GOUR
GOUR
Experience a journey through time among ancient ruins, moss-covered mosques, crumbling palaces, and timeless mango groves. Wander the evocative lanes of Gour, West Bengal, once a thriving capital of empires and uncover centuries of layered history where every brick tells a story. Join us and discover all that this forgotten royal city has to offer.
TRIVIA
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Gour was once the capital of Bengal under multiple dynasties including the Buddhist Palas, Hindu Senas, and Muslim rulers - spanning from the 8th to the 16th centuries.
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Under the Ilyas Shahi dynasty and later Hussain Shahi rulers (14th–16th century), Gour was one of the wealthiest cities in the Indian subcontinent.
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Gour began to decline after the Ganges River changed its course, and frequent plague outbreaks further led to its abandonment in the late 16th century.
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The ruins of Gour stretch across 7 km, making it one of the most significant archaeological sites in eastern India.
KNOWN FOR
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Dakhil Darwaza (Salami Darwaza):
This majestic red-brick gateway from the 15th century served as the main entrance to the royal fort. -
Bara Sona Masjid (Great Golden Mosque): This 16-domed mosque was constructed by Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in the 16th century and remains one of Gour’s architectural highlights.
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Firoz Minar: A 26-meter-high tower, built in the 15th century by Sultan Saifuddin Firoz Shah, often dubbed the "Qutub Minar of the East."
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Qadam Rasul Mosque: This site is revered for housing what is believed to be a footprint of the Prophet Muhammad, encased in stone.
CLIMATE
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Gour has a tropical wet-and-dry climate with three main seasons:
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Summer (March to June):
Hot and humid, with average temperatures between 30°C and 42°C (86°F and 108°F).
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Monsoon (June to September):
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are common with an average rainfall: of approximately~1,500mm (53 inches) annually. Average temperatures between 26°C and 34°C (79°F and 93°F).
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Winter (December to February):
Cool, dry and pleasant with low humidity with average temperatures between 10°C and 25°C (50°F and 77°F).
UPCOMING CLASSIC CAR TOURS IN GOUR
MYSTIC KINGDOMS
£49,950 PER CREW*
28TH AUGUST - 2ND OCTOBER 2026
This one-of-a-kind, thirty-six-day, touring challenge will see our classic car crews journeying over 5,500 km through Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Tibet. Mystic Kingdoms will test our physical and mental endurance as we face extreme temperatures ranging from -22°C to 43°C and altitudes up to 5600m. However, the experience will be worth it, as we will witness stunning landscapes, rare wildlife, and culturally significant sites on our journey between across the Himalayas.
