Chhoto Sona Mosque

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Bangladesh /Rajshahi Division /Rajshahi District/Gaur

Chhoto Sona Mosque is Gaur village, Rajshahi City, Bangladesh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chhota Sona Masjid or Sona Mosque at Gaur in Chapainawabganj is one of the most graceful monument of the Sultanate period. Originally it was roofed over with 15 gold-gilded domes including the 3 Chauchala domes in the middle row, from which it derives its curious name. By the side of this mosque great martyr Birsrestha Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir laid in peace.

Chhoto Sona Mosque, Rajshahi City

HistoryEdit

Chhoto Sona Mosque was Built by one Wali Muhammad during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah between 1493 to 1519.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

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Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is Not Required for Puthia Temple Complex.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxi cabs are available to move within the city.

Bus : A number of bus services, including air-conditioned and non-air conditioned buses, are available from and to Dhaka. Bus services to other major districts are also available from Rajshahi.

Train : Bangladesh Railway’s western zone head office is located in this city. Three Inter-City train services are operated by Bangladesh Railway, named “Silk City Express” “Padma Express” and “Dhumketu Express” between Dhaka and Rajshahi regularly. There are other inter-city, mail & local trains operated from here to connect Khulna city & other part of the country.

Air : Shah Makhdum Airport is the primary airport serving the city. It is named after the Islamic preacher Hazrat Shah Makhdum (Rh.) is situated a short distance away from Rajshahi city. Domestic flights from Dhaka and Saidpur are available.

Others : There is bus service, taxi cabs, three-wheeler auto rickshaw and horse-driven tomtom are available to move within the city.