Bhawal Rajbari travel guide

History and background

This palace of the Bhawal zamindars was built in colonial times. Years after the second prince, Ramendra Narayan Roy, was declared dead, a sannyasi (ascetic) appeared claiming to be him — the 'Bhawal Sannyasi' case is a famous legal saga of the subcontinent. It is now a government office.

How to get to Bhawal Rajbari

In Joydebpur town; by rickshaw from the railway station.

Gazipur is about 37 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 1–2 hours.

• 🚌 By bus: Gazipur/Sreepur-bound buses from Mohakhali or Abdullahpur, fare ৳50–120.
• 🚆 By train: Local and intercity trains from Kamalapur to Joydebpur, fare ৳30–100.
• 🚗 By road: 1–2 hours by private car or microbus (depending on traffic).

Where to stay

• Gazipur has many resorts, such as Chuti Resort and Nakshatrabari Resort (৳5,000+)

What to eat

Jackfruit (Sreepur-Kapasia), buffets at local resorts

Good to know

• As a government office, entry inside is limited

More places to visit in Gazipur district

• Bhawal National Park — A park in sal and gajari forest; good for picnics, walks and birdwatching.
• Safari Park, Gazipur — Tigers, lions, zebras, giraffes and more in open surroundings; you can do a safari by vehicle.
• Nuhash Palli — Writer Humayun Ahmed's country retreat and grave; a peaceful place full of trees and artworks.

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