Khulna Division

Kushtia travel guide

Bengal's cultural capital, steeped in memories of Lalon Sain and Rabindranath.

⭐ Famous food and products of Kushtia

Tiler khaja (sesame sweet)
Tiler khaja (sesame sweet) (তিলের খাজা)
Kulfi malai
Kulfi malai (কুলফি মালাই)
Kumarkhali handloom
Kumarkhali handloom (কুমারখালীর তাঁত)

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📜 How Kushtia got its name

There are several theories about the name. One is that a lot of kush (a kind of grass) grew here, giving Kushtia. Another says it comes from the Persian word 'kushtah'.

How to get to Kushtia

Kushtia is about 200 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 5 hours.

  • 🚌 By bus: SB, Shyamoli, Hanif from Gabtoli; non-AC ৳550–700, AC ৳900–1,200.
  • 🚆 By train: Sundarban/Chitra Express from Kamalapur to Poradah or Bheramara.

Places to visit (4)

Shrine of Lalon Shah (Chheuria)
Shrine of Lalon Shah (Chheuria) Popular

The akhra of the Baul master Lalon Fakir; big festivals at Dol Purnima and in October.

Shilaidaha Kuthibari
Shilaidaha Kuthibari Popular

Rabindranath Tagore's estate house on the Padma, now a museum.

Hardinge Bridge
Hardinge Bridge Lesser known

A historic railway bridge from 1915, with the Lalon Shah road bridge beside it.

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Mir Mosharraf Hossain's family home Lesser known

The birthplace and memorial centre of the author of 'Bishad Sindhu' at Lahinipara.

What it costs

৳1,300–2,500 per person per day

Where to stay

  • Mid-range hotels in Kushtia town (৳1,000–3,000)

What to eat

Kulfi malai, tiler khaja (famous)

Other districts in Khulna Division

BagerhatChuadangaJashoreJhenaidahKhulnaMaguraMeherpurNarailSatkhira