Historical Placeses of Panchagar, Bangladesh

Panchagar District:

Panchagar is the district, situated in the North of Bangladesh. The seat no of national parliamentary starts from Panchagar. There are some important and historical places in this district. The most common tourist spots in Panchagar is Mirzapur Shahi Mosque, Maharaja’s Tank, Golakdham Temples, Vitargar Durga Nagari. Let’s have a tour to Panchagar’s tourist sports.

 Mirzapur Shahi Mosque:

Mirzapur Shahi Mosque is situated at Mirzapur union in Autoary upzilla. This mosque was built in 1679. It is said that a pious man named Dosto Mohammad built this mosque.  A blade written in Egyptian Language is attached at middle door of the mosque. Regarding this blade and the Language this mosque was built at the era of Moghal Emperor Shah Alam. This mosque is 40 feet long and 25 feet width. It has three domes.  

Start Journey:

Bus service is available from capital Dhaka to Autoary upzilla. Then Mirzapur by bus (6 km away from Autoary) and finally Mirzapur Shahi Mosque by rickshaw.

Train service is also available from Kamalapur Railway Station to Autoary. Then Mirzapur by bus (6 km away from Autoary) and finally Mirzapur Shahi Mosque by rickshaw.

Rocks Museum:

It is situated in Panchagar Govt. Mohila college ground in 2000. The honorable principal of the college established this . About 1000 folk and ancient symbols of  are kept here.

Start Journey:

Bus service is available from capital Dhaka to Panchagar Central bus terminal and then in Panchagar Govt. Mohila college by rickshaw. The museum is over there.

Maharaja’s Dighi:

Maharaja’s dighi is 15 km north of Panchagar city. Its a great pond. Its area is about 320000 sq meter. It is said that the depth of the dighi is about 400 feet. Water of the dighi is crystal clear.  There are 10 ghats are there in the dhigi. A landlord named Prithu dug this dhigi. The landlord suicide along with his family and treasure in this dhighi as they were attracted by ‘Kichak’ an poor community. Every bengali new year the local community arrange a fair around the dhigi. There are lots of trees around the dhigi that make the scenery more beautiful.

Start Journey:

Bus service is available from capital Dhaka to Panchagar Central bus terminal and then Board office, on the way of Tetulia by bus. Maharaja’s dighi is 5km east from board office and only way to go there is to ride on a rickshaw or van.  

 

Golakdham Temple:

Golakdham temple is situated at Shaldanga union in Debigonj upzilla. This temple was built in 1846. It is 12 km north-west of Debigonj upzilla. It was built following the Greek strategy.

 Start Journey:

Bus service is available from capital Dhaka to Debigonj upzilla. Then Golakdham temple  by rickshaw.

Vitorgar Durga Nagori:

Vitorgar Durga Nagori is 15 km north-east of upzilla sadar at the border side of Bangladesh and India. Its a wonder of ancient time. Its area is about 12 square kilometer. According to the historians it was rebuilt by the landlord Prithu. There is a big dighi called Maharaja dighi and some small dhigi, temple, palace entrenches and bricks wall on it.

Start Journey:

Bus service is available from capital Dhaka to Panchagar. Then 1no Amarkhan union. Vitorgar is over there.