Bangladesh /Rajshahi Division /Bogra District /Mahasthan
Mahasthangarh is spreading along the western bank of Karatoya river is situated about 8 miles due north of the Bogra town. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Garh means fort or fortified city, and the garh of Mahastan is considered the oldest city in Bangladesh. It dates back to at least the 3rd century BC, and is an easy half-day trip from Bogra. Very few ancient structures remain, so what you’ll see is essentially an archaeological site consisting of foundations and hillocks, which merely hint at past riches. Nevertheless, the rural setting is incredibly peaceful so even if you aren’t blown away by the historical remains, this still makes a pleasant excursion. The principal site, the Citadel, contains traces of the ancient city. Many other sites in the vicinity are lumped together under the name Mahasthangarh. The whole area is rich in Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim sites, but most have all but vanished. Buddhists were here until at least the 11th century; their most glorious period was the 8th to the 11th centuries, when the Buddhist Pala emperors of North Bengal ruled. It is from this period that most of the visible remains belong.
Mahasthangarh, Bogra
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Mahasthangarh: +880 51-66527
- Police – 999
- Fire / Ambulance – 199
