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Rajshahi attractions

  • River Side There is a beautiful seeing sight by the bank of river Padma.At rainy season,water comes up and it looks realy beautiful.
  • Chhoto Sona Mosque One of the most graceful monument of the Sultanate period is the Chhota Sona Masjid or Small Golden Mosque at Gaur in Rajshahi Built by one Wali Muhammad during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah (1493-1519). 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.
  • Varendra Research Museum Situated at Rajshahi, this museum has a rich collection of objects of Mohenjodaro and also of 16th to 19th century A.D. This is devoted to the study of ancient history and culture. Its rich collections contain interesting objects of past Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim heritage. It is located at the heart of Rajshahi town and maintained by Rajshahi University authority. The year of its formal establishment is 1910 A.D. Admission is free.
  • Shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh.) A Majar or Dorga(Shrine)is established around the grave of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum Ruposh(Rh.) in Rajshahi city.Is is said that he was the first Islam preacher in the Rajshahi region.It is said that he came to Rajshahi through the river Padma riding two crocodiles.Even now,some crocodiles are reserved in the Dhighi(Large pond) next to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh).
  • Central Park and Zoo A central park and zoo is one of the main attractions of Rajshahi city.A wide area with lush green trees and grasses also houses different animal species. It is located by the bank of river Padma.
  • Bangladesh Betar Bangladesh Betar(Radio Bangladesh) has a regional station in Rajshahi which transmits various programs of mass interest.Rajshahi station has broadcasting house and transmitter in different campus.Two transmitters of 100kW and 10kW transmitting capacity transmits the programs development at the broadcasting house.Bangladesh betar,Rajshahi station transmits its programs in Medium Wavelength.
  • Puthia Palace Situated a little far away from the city. Its an ancient palace which attracts all to visit.
  • Shahid Zia Park An amusement park for pleasure. It has mono rail, bumping cars and many other exciting things for amusement. It is under the Rajshahi City Corporation.
  • Bagha Mosque A historical mosque situated in Bagha of Rajshahi. There is a picture of this mosque in one side of 50 taka note.
  • Rajshahi University (University of Rajshahi). You must see this well-planned beautiful green campus before leaving Rajshahi. It is within a few kilometers from the city centre and easily accessible.
  • Ghoramara. The oldest part of Rajshahi City, consisting most of oldest (70-100 year old) buildings.
  • Kashia-Danga. From this area massive mango tree garden area of Rajshahi starts. Anyone can have a glimpse of famous mangoe's tree of Rajshahi from this area. The area is at the west part of the city, near to Rajshahi court railway station.
  • Santal Para. Located inside the Mahish-Bathan Area. Some santal tribes people lives here. Anyone can have a look to their tribal life.

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