Lohagarh Math travel guide

History and background

Folklore says Lohagarh village in Faridganj is named after two powerful zamindar brothers, Lauha and Gahar. Three of the tall maths (temple towers) they built still stand; many stories are told of hidden treasure.

How to get to Lohagarh Math

In Faridganj upazila; by CNG from Chandpur.

Chandpur is about 160 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 3.5 hours (by launch).

• 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Chandpur (the most popular way), deck ৳150–200, cabin ৳500–1,500, about 3.5 hours.
• 🚌 By bus: Padma, Al-Arafah from Sayedabad; fare ৳300–450.
• 🚆 By train: Train to Chandpur via Laksam.

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

Fresh Chandpur hilsa (buy it at the Boro Station fish ghat and have it cooked)

Good to know

• The towers are unsafe — don't go inside

More places to visit in Chandpur district

• Boro Station Molehead (meeting of three rivers) — Where the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia meet; famous for sunsets and hilsa.
• Hajiganj Boro Mosque — One of the country's largest and most striking mosques.

Location on the map