Bangladesh · Archaeology

4-Day Archaeological Tour of Bogra, Rajshahi and Dinajpur from Dhaka

4 Days Round trip from Dhaka Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit famous sacred Hindu temples
02 Pay your respects at several holy mosques
03 Explore the Varendra Research Museum
04 See some of the country's important archaeological monuments

Sign up for this 4-day excursion to see some of the best archaeological destinations in Bangladesh. Explore famous mosques, majestic temples, and the Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara, while also visiting Behula Lakshindar Basor Ghor, Mahasthangarh, Ramsagar National Park, and the Varendra Research Museum.

Then, visit Mahasthangarh, the oldest archaeological site in Bangladesh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Bogra, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Naogaon, Nawabganj, Rajshahi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dhaka to Dinajpur via Hatikumrul and Mahasthangarh

Get picked up from your hotel in Dhaka by your English-speaking tour guide at 7 AM and start for Navaratna Temple at Hatikumrul. This unique archaeological treasure was constructed during the reign of Nawab Murshidkuli Khan (1704-1720 AD).
After lunch, you will depart for Behula Lakshindar Basor Ghor.
Then, visit Mahasthangarh, the oldest archaeological site in Bangladesh. It dates back to 700 BC and is the earliest urban archaeological site discovered in the country.
After exploring Govinda Bhita, transfer to your Dinajpur hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Ramsagar Lake, Kantajew Temple, and Paharpur to Bogra

After breakfast at 8 AM, reach Ramsagar National Park and Ramsagar Lake, the biggest excavated pond in Bangladesh. King Ramnath excavated this famous pond during the reign of Nawab Alivardi Khan to alleviate the water scarcity faced by local inhabitants.
Next, you will arrive at Kantajew Temple. The most elaborate among the late medieval Hindu temples of Bangladesh, this temple was built by Maharaja Pran Nath in 1752.
Then, head over to Nayabad Mosque. This mosque was constructed in 1793 AD during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.
After a delicious lunch, start for the Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur.
Visit Somapur Mahavihara, a renowned intellectual centre until its demise in the 12th century AD.
By the evening, transfer to your Bogra hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Historic Mosques of Naogaon and Chapai Nawabganj

After breakfast at 8 AM, depart for Kusumba Mosque at Naogaon. This mosque is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Bangladesh. According to an inscription, it was constructed by a patron, Sulayman, in 1558 AD during the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Bahadur Shah.
After lunch, start for Chhoto Sona Mosque in Chapai Nawabganj. During the reign of Sultan Hossain Shah (1493 AD - 1519 AD), this mosque was built by Wali Muhammad.
Next, visit Tohakhana Masjid, located in the Tahkhana Complex.
After exploring Darasbari Mosque and Chika Mosque, transfer to a hotel in Rajshahi for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Rajshahi Heritage Sites and Return to Dhaka

Have breakfast at 8 AM and visit the Varendra Research Museum. It was the first museum in Bangladesh. This old museum has a rich and ancient collection of almost three thousand artefacts from Paharpur, Mohasthangar, and Mohenjodaro.
Next, you will explore the Puthia Temple Complex, where you visit the Shiva Temple, Jagannath Temple, Dol Mandir, the Puthia Rajbari or the Palace of Raja of Puthia, Pancharatna Gobinda Temple, and Bara Ahnik Mandir.
After lunch, start for Bagha Mosque. This beautifully decorated mosque is the Shahi (grand) Mosque of Bagha, built by Nasrat Shah, the Sultan of independent Bengal, in 1523-24 AD. The mosque is well known for its depiction on the fifty-taka banknote.
By evening, you will start for Dhaka. At approximately 11:00 PM, you will be dropped off at your Dhaka hotel, ending the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Mahasthangarh ruins, Somapur Mahavihara, Varendra Research Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dhaka 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dhaka City
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transport by air-conditioned private car
3 nights' 3-star hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
English-speaking tour guide during sightseeing
Entry fees

What's Not Included

Items of a personal nature
Gratuities (recommended)
Souvenir photos (available for purchase only in Dhaka)

What to bring

Flashlight
Sneakers for walking
Hat/cap for sun protection
Sunscreen lotion and insect spray
Binoculars
Camera, film, and battery
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Towels
Bath soap/shampoo
Routine medicine

Know before you go

Responsibility:

We will be responsible for the operation of the tours as per the itinerary under normal day-to-day situations. For personal accidents, sickness, loss of baggage during the tour, delay or cancellation of trains, political problems, or natural disasters creating an unusual situation for conducting a tour, we shall not be directly responsible. We will, however, extend all possible assistance in overcoming those problems. In these circumstances, guest(s) must pay any extra costs incurred to overcome those problems. We reserve the right to withdraw or amend any tour should the situation warrant such action in our operations. In such cases, a proportionate refund will be made. The tour operator reserves the right to accept or refuse any participant as a member of a tour package.

Special note: The itinerary might be changed by mutual understanding between the honourable guest/team leader and the guide.

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