Top five tourist spots to visit Dinajpur in one day | Dinajpur Travel Guide in Bangla:
Dinajpur is located in northern part of Bangladesh. It was once a part of the ancient Pundravardhana state. People of the district joined in the Tebhaga movement and also had important contribution in the War of Liberation of 1971. The Phulbari Coal Project is a landmark project for the country and it is in this district. Dinajpur Central Shahid Minar is the 2nd biggest Shahid Minar in Bangladesh. People of Dinajpur are always proud of their rich culture, religion and heritage since 4th century B.C. This region is administrated by the ancient Mayrians, Palas, Senas, and Muslims and later by the British till the Independence of India.
How to reach Dinajpur:
You can reach Dinajpur town by Bus or Train. If you are using train, that case you can take "Drutojan" or "Ekota Express". Ekota is the best among two.
If you are thinking about bus, then "Shaymoli" is the best for this route. The ticket counter is "Asad gate bus stand" & "Kalyanpur Bus Stand". Ticket fare is around 500+ taka. The bus service is excellent, and it runs really fast. With in 7-8 hours it will cross more than 400 miles.
What to see:
Dinajpur has so many attractive places to go with your family. Communications to all are available through by road. Kantaji temple, Shapnapuri Theme Park, Shitakot bihara, Ramsagar Tank, is notable for a worthy visit.
Kantaji Temple - কান্তজিউ মন্দির:
Kantaji Temple would be the best and worthy visit to you while you are in and around Dinajpur. Kantaji Temple is an 18th century brick temple. This late medieval Krishna Temple built by Maharaja Prannath of Dinajpur is located 13 miles north of Dinajpur town. Magnificently built Terracottas, to see traditional Hindu rituals presenting by the local Thakurs, Serene country atmosphere are your main theme of attraction. The tourist will be surprised to see the historical design of structure at the entrance of the temple. The “Navaratna” temple is a three-storied building where four turrets are placed at the four sides of each ground.
Ramsagar – রামসাগর:
Ramsagar is known as largest and most beautiful lake. Ramsagar man-made lake located at Tejpur about 8 km south of Dinajpur district. The Ramsagar Recreation area expands out over about 60 sq. kilometer, with lake. The lake was known as after Raja Ram Nath who excavated it on the eve of the battle of Palashi. That time Alivardi Khan was the Nawab of Bengal.
Nayabad Mosque - নয়াবাদ মসজিদ:
Nayabad Mosque is located about 20 km to the northwest of the Dinajpur and the bank of Dhepa River at Nayabad in Ramchandrapur Union under Kaharol Thana. The mosque established about 1.15 bighas of land. It has been repaired by the Department of Archaeology.
Emperor Shah Alam II was built the mosque in 1793. According to local traditions, Muslim architectural workers who had come to this region from the west to develop Kantanagar temple in mid-18th century designed the mosque. Nayabad a village near the temple, and had designed the mosque for their own use.
Dinajpur Rajbari - দিনাজপুর রাজবাড়ি মন্দির:
Dinajpur Rajbari is located at the Northeast part of the town. The name of the location is "Raj Batika", just near to the Rajarampur village. Actually the Rajbari is all in its ruins. Most of the edifices are destroyed now a day. Only few structures are left. While entering the rajbari, you have to cross two large facades, one is currently white colored, and another is called "Lion Gate". Inside the Rajbari premises, you'll find two Temple, a praying place for the Hindu religions. Among those, one is active. You'll find several statues of the Hindu gods and goddesses inside the Mandir.
Dinajpur Central Eidgah Ground - দিনাজপুর কেন্দ্রীয় ঈদগাহ মাঠ:
The largest Eidgah Minar in the continent of Asia, with 50 dome.
Where to stay in Dinajpur:
Dinajpur has some economy accommodation for your stay; just you need a booking before the start. There are two types of accommodations are: government rest houses situated at different locations across the town, while privately held are enough and affordable for you. Circuit House (teleph. 0531-63112), located west of Bara Maidan is handled by the District Authority, while Parajatan Motel (teleph. 0531-64710) located at New town housing, is a bit expensive for ordinary travelers, however the facilities are much better than others. Ram Sagar Rest house (telph. 0531-65558) located 6km south of the town. Privately held Diamond Hotel (teleph.0531-64629) is renowned for its wide accommodation facilities. There are two hotels (Diamond 1, Diamond 2) under the same name, facing one another, located at Maldapatty in Dinajpur town. They have their own food facilities available near them at Bashuniapatty, 1 minute of walk away. Hotel Sonar Tari (teleph. +8801716018995) at Modern More, Ganeshtala, Hotel Unique (+8801736335264) at Nimatala, New Hotel (0531-64155) and Hotel Konica (+880181829572) at Station Road in Dinajpur.
