Rajshahi division is situated in the northern part of Bangladesh. It is famous for archeological and historical sites like Mohastnangor, Paharpur Buddhist Monastery, Kantajee’s Temple, Ramshagar Dighi, Bagha Shahi Mosque, Choto Sona Masjid, Sompur Mahavihara etc. Rajshahi town is situated besides the river Padma. In monsoon the great Padma is in full spate with its tides and waves whereas in winter it dwindles and you will feel the desert by the side of river.
Main
Tourist Attractions in Rajshahi Division:
- Mahasthangarh (Bogra): It is one of the main attractions in north Bengal region. It was the capital of Kingdom of the Mourjo, the Gupta and the Sen Dynasty. This is the historical and ancient archeological structure which was established in 2500 BC. It is the oldest archaeological site of Bangladesh located on the western bank of river Karatoa. Distance is 18 km north from Bogra town beside Bogra-Rangpur highway.
- Paharpur Buddhist Monastery: It is another famous historical tourist attraction of North Bengal. Paharpur is a small village 5 Km west of Jamalganj in the greater Rajshahi district. The King Dharma Pal established Paharpur Buddhist Monastery in 7th century, which is the most important and the largest known monastery south of the Himalayas.
- Choto Sona Mosque: This mosque is one of the most graceful monuments of the Sultanate period. This Small Golden Mosque at Gaur in Rajshahi division Built by one Wali Muhammad during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah (1493-1519). Originally it was roofed over with 15 gold-gilded domes including the 3 Chauchala domes in the middle row, from which it derives its curious name.
- Bagha Shahi Mosque: It is a historic mosque situated in Bagha Upazila in Rajshahi district. The whole complex occupies about 256 bighas of land. Located about 40 kilometers south-east of Rajshahi district headquarters, it is one of the most spectacular mosques built in the 15th century. The founder of the Husain Shahi dynasty Alauddin Shah's son Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah built the mosque in 1523. The entire mosque both inside and outside is decorated with beautiful terracotta designs. This 500 years old Shahi Mosque is now one of the most visited place in Rajshahi.
- Sompur Mahavihara: This place is located at Paharpur Bihar Museum, Badalgachhi Upazila, Naogaon district. This is the only museum listed in Naogaon.
- Varendra Research Museum: This museum situated at Rajshahi, has a rich collection of objects of Mohenjo-Daro and also of 16th to 19th century A.D. This is devoted to the study of ancient history and culture. Its rich collections contain interesting objects of past Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim heritage.
- Puthia: Puthia has the largest number of historically important Hindu structures in Bangladesh. The most amazing of the village’s monuments is the Govinda Temple, which was erected between 1823 and 1895 by one of the maharanis of the Puthia estate. The ornate Siva Temple is an imposing and excellent example of the five-spire Hindu style of temple architecture common in northern India. The 16-century Jagannath Temple is one of the finest examples of a hut-shaped temple.
- Natore Royal Palace: It is also known as Rani Bhabani Rajprasad, located in Natore district. The cannon of the Royal Palace are placed in front of the palace. There are six ponds inside the palace area. The whole palace is surrounded by lake-shaped tanks from outside. The building which was built in the 17th century.
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