Travel with Abhra

Raj Mahal & Teen Pahar (Tin pahar)

A spontaneous journey to District Sahebganj carved a distinct date into my travel diary. Unplanned yet unforgettable, the visit unfolded with a quiet intensity—its landscapes, people, and pace offering a contrast to the familiar. It wasn’t just a change of place; it was a shift in rhythm, a pause that lingered longer than expected.

An Overzealous Trip, A Wonderful Experience

Rajmahal, nestled along the Ganges, is well connected by both train and road. Yet, the most enchanting route is the one-hour vessel ride from Farakka—a journey that transforms mere transit into a spectacle. The vessel, large enough to ferry passengers and vehicles alike, glides across the river with quiet majesty.

As it approaches the banks of Rajmahal, the scene bursts into life. People gather from nearby hamlets and distant towns, drawn by the rhythm of arrival. The vessel becomes more than a mode of transport—it turns into a floating marketplace. Traders, as if anticipating their audience, unfurl their wares with practiced flair. Fruits, textiles, utensils, toys, snacks—what isn’t available?

It’s a moment where commerce meets curiosity, where the river doesn’t just connect places, but stories. The journey, overzealous in its planning perhaps, culminates in a serendipitous experience—one that lingers far beyond the river’s edge.

the journey – the stream, the landscape, movement of cattle, people, livelihood, I was carried away

For details visit – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajmahal

That sounds like a moment suspended in time—where the chaos of the world receded, and the rhythm of the water took over. There’s something quietly majestic about a ferry ride: the hum of the engine, the wind teasing your hair, the cityscape slowly dissolving behind you as the horizon opens up. Even in the thick of urban clamor, that passage across water becomes a kind of moving stillness.

Arrival – The Singhi Dalan – (Hall of stone) – Just across the river, the magnificient structure still stand tall. Irrespective of who built it, the gate welcomes all to Raj Mahal.

Akbari Masjid – Rajmahal – believed to be one of the oldest mosque in India. It was believed to have been built in the reign of Akbar and is an excellent piece of Mughal architecture. It is located very near to Singhi Dalan, near the ghats of Rajmahal and can be reached by auto-rickshaw. Myself felt immersed with the view, the life around the mosque.

Baradari – The Architecture, situated about 32 kms from the Head Quaters of Sahebgunj District, its another marvel. Though there are doubts as to the origin and by whom it was built, yet this is a place one must not forget to visit

Moti Jharna – A picturesque water fall in the District, a very popular tourist spot. People in large number visit the place and the surroundings is very nice.

Tin Pahar — Teen Pahar.
The place I had longed to reach, for which I endured the strain of travel. And yet, it did not disappoint.
My soul found its quiet satisfaction upon arriving — standing amidst its serene expanse, capturing moments through my lens.
A journey of effort, rewarded in stillness.