rajshahi division tours - North Bengal

Rajshahi division historical tour- Mosque,Temples & Stupas

North West Bangladesh :( historical tour)

Bangladesh has reason to be proud of its rich ancient heritage. At once this was a rich and developed region. Many travelers express their impressions glorifying these places. Rajshahi is the famous City of Silk and sweetmeats offer to expedition historical palaces, Mosque’s Temples and Stupa. Here we have outlined only famous historical and World heritage of Rajshahi division.

How to trip plan in Rajshahi:

There is daily train / a/c Volvo or chair coach public transport access from Dhaka – Rajshahi Dhaka.

Traveler can trip plan by a/c Volvo bus or 1^st class cabin of train in addition hired private tourist transport from Dhaka for three days reserved to visit all attractions of Rajshahi.

Paharpur ( Stupas)-where the remains of the most important and the largest known monastery, south of the Himalayas has been excavated. This 8th century A.D. archaeological find covers an area of 27 acres of land.Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The excavated findings have also been preserved at the Varendra Research Museum at Rajshahi. Natore rajbari’s is countries finest palace with high walls boundary.

Mahasthangarh -is the oldest archaeological site and earliest City of Bangladesh during 3rd century B. C.

Temples City-- Puthia has old Hindu structures in Bangladesh among them- Shiva temple and Govinda temple is famous. There is also attractive King palace

 (Mosque city)Gaud is the border place with India. There are many ancient Mosques. Most of them were built during the rule of the Muslim Sultanate of the Ilyas Shahi period. Many of those Mosques bear rich example of Architechure. Among them:

Chota Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Kushumba , Rajbibi Mosque are famous.

Tour to North Bengal – rajshahi division by reserved private air condition transport

( 3 Days / 2 Nights )

Day 1: Depart Dhaka in the morning by reserved a/c vehicle about to rajshahi on way stop to take picture of rural Bangladesh. Lunch from highway restaurant. Visit natore Digapatiya king terracotta palace and drive to puthia rajbari, shiva, Jagannat and gubinda temple before check-in to chez razzak or parjatan hotel.

Day 2 : in the morning visit Barendra research museum where excavated findings have also been preserved and drive to countries most beautiful sona Mosque ( Golden Mosque )The ancient monument was established by Wali Muhammad during the rule of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah in 15th Century Located at Gaur in Rajshahi, the elegant monument bears the reputation and importance of the Muslim era. Visit also Bagha Mosque which was built by Sultan Nusrat Shah in 1523 A.D. Bagha Mosque is a richly decorated monument originally roofed over with 10 domes which collapsed long ago. But recently this Mosque rebuilt carefully to their original form.

 After lunch drive to visit Kushumba Mosque, The entire building of the mosque is built mainly from brick, the famous mosque is one of the historical sites and tourist attractions in Rajshahi. Kushumba Mosque situated on the banks of Atrai River.The ancient mosque was built during the Afghan rule in Bengal under the reign of Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah. The mosque features a rectangular shape with six domes, two aisles and three entrances. Bricks and stones have been used for the entire construction of the exterior walls. The style of architecture in Muslim period is different from the Buddhist and Hindu architecture and this mosque resembles the contemporary kind of architecture. Rajshahi Kushumba Mosque is the last important monuments of the Sultanate period. Back to hotel to feel free time in the evening.

Day-03: after early breakfast visit silk factory and drive to Paharpur ( Stupas)-where the remains of the most important and the largest known monastery, south of the Himalayas has been excavated. This 8th century A.D. archaeological find covers an area of 27 acres of land declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

After having lunch, visit Mahasthangarh which was the oldest archaeological site and earliest City of Bangladesh during 3rd century B. C. visit Mohasthangar museum and Mohasthan Buddhist Stambho  locally called as Behula’s Basar. Start return drive about to Dhaka, hopefully reach at around 10: 00 pm.

Price per person in BDT:

1 people-------2-3 people--------4-6 people-------7-9 people

32,500 ---------18,500 ------------7 900 ----------- 6,900

Price includes:

v  a/c reserved transport for surface transfer;

v  2 night hotel accommodation a/c deluxe twin;

v  All meal from hotel  restaurant; tea, water & snacks;

v  Experienced English speaking tour guide,

v  The tour as per itinerary.

Please query for 4 N / 3 D train travel in Rajshahi

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