Unseen Bangladesh
Kurigram District · Rangpur Division · ধরলা সেতু
Dharla Bridge travel guide
A bridge over the Dharla River, a place for afternoon chats.
🗓️ Best time to visitYear-round; afternoon
⏱ How long it takes1 hour
💰 Estimated costFree
History and background
A bridge over the Dharla River near Kurigram town, which has eased travel to Phulbari and Lalmonirhat. In the afternoon people gather to see the river and chars on both sides.
How to get to Dharla Bridge
Near Kurigram town.
Kurigram is about 350 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 7–8 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Kurigram buses from Mohakhali/Gabtoli (Hanif, SR, Shyamoli), fare ৳800–900.
- 🚆 By train: Kurigram Express from Kamalapur, fare ৳500–1,400.
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
Brahmaputra fish
Good to know
- Watch out for traffic on the bridge
More places to visit in Kurigram district
- Chilmari Port — The Chilmari of the song 'Oki Gariyal Bhai'; the Brahmaputra at its grandest.