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| Rajshahi A natural silk producing center |
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| Rajshahi A natural silk producing center |
| Rajshahi has seen the most glorious periods of Bengal's Pala dynasty. It is famous for pure silk, mangoes and litchis. Attractive silk products are cheaper. A visit to Varendra Research Museum at the heart of the city of rich archaeological finds, would be most rewarding. There are also a number of ancient mosques, shrines and temples in and around Rajshahi. |
| Mahasthangarh The oldest archaeological site |
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Located at a distance of 18 km. north of Bogra town. Mahasthangarh is the oldest archaeological site of Bangladesh on the western bank of river Karatoa. The spectacular site is an imposing landmark in the area having a fortified long enclosure. Beyond the fortified area, other ancient ruins fan out within a semicircle of about 8-km. radius. Several isolated mounds, the local names of which are Govinda Bhita Temple, Khodai Pathar Mound, Mankalir kunda, Parasuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc. surround the fortified city |
| Natore Place of Dighapatiya Rajbari |
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About 40 km. from Rajshahi by
road is Natore, an old seat of Maharajas with a beautiful palace, now serving as the
Uttara Ganabhaban (President's Official residence of the northern region). It was
residence of the Dhigapatiya Raj. It is situated amid well-kept grounds, surrounded by a
fine moat. The buildings are modern. These include a well-equipped guesthouse, an imposing
gateway and a fine garden decorated with statues of white marble. Shahjadpur Kuthibari - about 75 km. from Pabna town. It is also a historical place connected with the frequent visits of poet Rabindranath Tagore. |