Bari Kothi, the first refurbished vintage hotel in Murshidabad

Bari Kothi has come up with ideas like hosting storytelling workshops in which other Sheherwali households may come to tell their unheard tales with the host family, offering lessons in the ancient embroidery craft of 'Kantha' stitching, and introducing visitors to the views and music of the Ganga, which flows past their backyard. During the mango season, they will most likely lead walks around orchards (with all distance regulations in place) where visitors may learn about and try some of the region's most renowned mango kinds.

To this day, the Bari Kothi still has many of its original rooms, including the Sheesh Mahal, Music Room, Library, Durbar Hall, Gaddi Ghar, Janana Chowk, Halwai Khana, and Gulabi Chawara. Fifteen rooms are available in the Heritage, Royal Heritage, and Maharaja Heritage wings of the hotel.

The Heritage Suites are entry-level accommodations, and they are elegantly appointed with classic furnishings and antique accents. The Royal Heritage suites include vaulted ceilings and windows that open to the Sheesh Mahal. These spaces have vintage furnishings. The Maharaja Historical Suites are the most impressive, with their high-wood ornate ceilings, antiques, beautifully carved arches, and original furnishings. The chowk (courtyard) including the fountain in the Bari Kothi is set aside for cultural events. Amazing baul music may be heard from the first-floor verandah.

Dining takes hold on the first floor's great Durbar Hall. Chandeliers provide a romantic glow over the vast hall, which may be entered by a series of arched gates. Vegetarian fare alone is offered in Bari Kothi, and both onions and garlic are forbidden. Food from the Sherwali region is their forte. The Sheherwalis, originally from Rajasthan, have included green vegetables and Bengali spices into their diet. It's a fantastic blend of western and eastern Indian flavours.