Unseen BangladeshRajshahi Division
Joypurhat travel guide
A small border district; a sugar mill and places tied to the Liberation War.
⭐ Famous food and products of Joypurhat
📜 How Joypurhat got its name
The ancient name was Baghabari. There are various theories about the name; the name Joypurhat is thought to have come into use in British times from the names of the railway station and market.
How to get to Joypurhat
Joypurhat is about 250 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 5–6 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Joypurhat buses from Mohakhali/Gabtoli (Shyamoli, SR), fare ৳600–750.
- 🚆 By train: Nilsagar/Drutojan Express to Joypurhat station.
Places to visit (2)
What it costs
৳1,200–2,200 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
Joypurhat potatoes and jaggery from the sugar-mill area