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Rajshahi travel guide
Silk City and a city of learning; a clean city famous for the Padma bank, old temples and mangoes.
⭐ Famous food and products of Rajshahi
📜 How Rajshahi got its name
The old name was Rampur-Boalia. 'Raja' and 'shahi' (royal) together gave Rajshahi, which became known as the zamindari region of Rani Bhabani.
How to get to Rajshahi
Rajshahi is about 250 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 5–6 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Green Line, Hanif, Desh Travels, National from Gabtoli; non-AC ৳650–800, AC ৳1,200–1,600.
- 🚆 By train: Silk City, Padma, Dhumketu, Banalata Express from Kamalapur; fare ৳350–1,100.
- ✈️ By air: Biman and US-Bangla (Shah Makhdum Airport); one way ৳3,500–5,500.
Places to visit (5)
The country's first museum, founded in 1910; superb sculptures from the Pala-Sena era.
The paved bank of the Padma; sunsets and boat trips to the char.
Puthia Rajbari and the largest group of terracotta temples, including the Shiva Temple and Govinda Temple.
A Sultanate mosque from 1523; terracotta decoration, it was on the old 50-taka note.
Rajshahi's main shrine, on the Padma bank.
What it costs
৳1,500–3,000 per person per day
Where to stay
- Parjatan Motel Rajshahi
- Hotel X Rajshahi (luxury)
- Mid-range hotels in town (৳1,200–3,000)
What to eat
Kalai roti, mangoes (June–July), Rajshahi silk saris