Rabindra Complex, Dakshindihi travel guide

History and background

Dakshindihi village in Phultala was the home of Rabindranath Tagore's in-laws; his wife Mrinalini Devi (Bhabatarini) came from here. The poet's mother, Sarada Sundari Devi, was also born in this village. The house has been restored as a memorial museum.

How to get to Rabindra Complex, Dakshindihi

In Phultala upazila; about 20 km from Khulna.

Khulna is about 230 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4–5 hours (via the Padma Bridge).

• 🚌 By bus: Green Line, Hanif, Eagle, Sohag via the Padma Bridge from Gabtoli/Jatrabari; non-AC ৳600–800, AC ৳1,200–1,600.
• 🚆 By train: Jahanabad/Sundarban Express from Kamalapur via the Padma Bridge rail link, fare ৳400–1,200.
• ✈️ By air: Via Jashore airport, then 1.5 hours by bus.

Where to stay

• Hotel Castle Salam
• Hotel Tiger Garden International
• Mid-range hotels in town (৳1,500–3,500)

What to eat

Mutton/beef with chui jhal (the most famous), giant river prawns

Good to know

• Rabindranath's ancestral home at Pithabhog is nearby

More places to visit in Khulna district

• Sundarbans (tours from Khulna) — The world's largest mangrove forest and home of the Royal Bengal tiger; the 3-day launch tour is the most popular.
• Rupsha Bridge — A bridge over the Rupsha River; people come in the afternoon for the river view.

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