Rajshahi Division - Tourism

Tourism

Rajshahi is a well known tourist destination within Bangladesh, with there being many interesting landmarks.

Notable places include:

  • Sompur Bihar, a large Buddhist monastery.
  • Varendra Research Museum in Rajshahi is one of the foremost museums specializing in history of ancient Bengal.
  • Mohasthangar, home to archeological sites of Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods.
  • Puthia Temple Complex and Palaces, the palaces of old Jamidars, some Kilometers drive from Rajshahi city.
  • Bagha Mosque, in Bagha thana of Rajshahi District.
  • Dighapatia Palace, palace of the famous Queen of Dighapatia, located in Natore district.
  • Kushumba Mosque, Naogaon.
  • Shona Mosque, Chapai Nawabgonj
  • Chalan Beel, the largest water body in Bangladesh, spreading in Natore and Pabna districts.

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