Rangpur Division

Gaibandha travel guide

A district of Brahmaputra and Tista chars; river and char life.

⭐ Famous food and products of Gaibandha

Rosmonjori (রসমঞ্জরি)

Famous food and products of every district → Photo credits

📜 How Gaibandha got its name

According to legend, the cows (gai) of King Virata of the Mahabharata were tied up here. 'Gai bandha' (cows tied) gave the name Gaibandha.

How to get to Gaibandha

Gaibandha is about 260 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 6 hours.

  • 🚌 By bus: Gaibandha buses from Mohakhali/Gabtoli (Hanif, Shyamoli, SR), fare ৳650–800.
  • 🚆 By train: Lalmoni Express to Bonarpara/Gaibandha.

Places to visit (2)

📍
Friendship Centre Popular

Aga Khan Award-winning architecture by Kashef Chowdhury, like a building sunk into the earth surrounded by gardens.

Balasi Ghat
Balasi Ghat Lesser known

A ghat on the Brahmaputra; boat trips to the chars and sunsets.

What it costs

৳1,200–2,500 per person per day

Where to stay

  • Friendship Centre guest house (book ahead)
  • Basic hotels in town

What to eat

Rosmonjori sweets (famous)

Other districts in Rangpur Division

DinajpurKurigramLalmonirhatNilphamariPanchagarhRangpurThakurgaon