Dhaka Division

Gopalganj travel guide

A district on the Madhumati River; known for Tungipara and Orakandi, the Matua community's pilgrimage site.

⭐ Famous food and products of Gopalganj

Wetland fish
Wetland fish (বিলের মাছ)

Famous food and products of every district → Photo credits

📜 How Gopalganj got its name

The story goes that one of Rani Rashmoni's grandsons was called Nabagopal. The 'Gopal' in his name plus 'ganj' for market gave Gopalganj.

How to get to Gopalganj

Gopalganj is about 150 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 3–3.5 hours.

  • 🚌 By bus: Gopalganj/Tungipara buses via the Padma Bridge from Jatrabari/Gabtoli (Tungipara Express, Sheba Green Line), fare ৳400–600.

Places to visit (2)

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Tungipara Mausoleum Popular

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's mausoleum complex, library and museum on the Baigar River.

Orakandi Thakurbari
Orakandi Thakurbari Lesser known

Birthplace of Harichand Thakur, founder of the Matua faith; hundreds of thousands come for the Baruni fair.

What it costs

৳1,500–2,500 per person per day

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

Madhumati fish, local rasgulla

Other districts in Dhaka Division

DhakaFaridpurGazipurKishorganjMadaripurManikganjMunshiganjNarayanganjNarsingdiRajbariShariatpurTangail