Mymensingh Division

Sherpur travel guide

A border district of the Garo Hills; the green hillocks of Gazni and Madhutila.

⭐ Famous food and products of Sherpur

Tulshimala rice
Tulshimala rice (তুলসীমালা চাল)
Chhanar payesh
Chhanar payesh (ছানার পায়েস)

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📜 How Sherpur got its name

The area used to be known as 'Dashkahania Baju'. Later it was named Sherpur after the local zamindar Sher Ali Gazi.

How to get to Sherpur

Sherpur is about 190 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4.5–5 hours.

  • 🚌 By bus: Sherpur buses from Mohakhali (Tuhin, Dreamland), fare ৳350–450.

Places to visit (3)

What it costs

৳1,200–2,500 per person per day

Where to stay

  • Forest Department rest houses at Gazni and Madhutila (with permission)
  • Basic hotels in Sherpur town

What to eat

Sherpur's chhanar payesh, Tulshimala rice

Other districts in Mymensingh Division

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