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Jhalokati District · Barishal Division · কীর্তিপাশা জমিদার বাড়ি
Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari travel guide
The ruins of a 19th-century zamindar's house.
🗓️ Best time to visitOctober–March
⏱ How long it takes1 hour
💰 Estimated costFree
History and background
Much of this house, built in the 19th century by the zamindar Rajchandra Sen, who came from Bikrampur, and his descendants, is now crumbling; the carved buildings and temples are still worth seeing.
How to get to Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari
About 7 km from Jhalokati Sadar.
Jhalokati is about 190 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4–5 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Buses to Jhalokati/Barishal via the Padma Bridge, fare ৳550–750.
- 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Jhalokati, or get off at Barishal and take a bus.
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
Guava, amra, fish from the Gabkhan Channel
Good to know
- Be careful near the crumbling walls
More places to visit in Jhalokati district
- Bhimruli Floating Guava Market — A guava market held boat to boat on a canal; busiest in July–September.
- Gabkhan Channel and Bridge — One of the country's busiest waterways, with a fine view from the high bridge.