Arifail Mosque travel guide

History and background

A three-domed mosque in the Sultanate style built in the late 16th century in Sarail upazila. Next to it is a double grave surrounded by many legends. The 'Sagar Dighi' pond in front of the mosque is also old.

How to get to Arifail Mosque

In Sarail upazila; by CNG from town.

Brahmanbaria is about 110 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 2.5–3 hours.

• 🚌 By bus: Sylhet/Brahmanbaria buses from Sayedabad, fare ৳250–350.
• 🚆 By train: Chattogram/Sylhet-bound trains from Kamalapur to Brahmanbaria or Akhaura, fare ৳150–350.

Where to stay

The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.

What to eat

Chhanamukhi sweets (famous), taler bora (palm fritters)

Good to know

• Ask locals about Sarail's famous hound breed

More places to visit in Brahmanbaria district

• Kal Bhairab Temple — An old temple famous for its Kal Bhairab statue about 28 ft tall.
• Akhaura Land Port — The Tripura border; border scenes and the road to Agartala.

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