Dinajpur (দিনাজপুর): travel guide

Ancient temple city of the north famed for Kantajew terracotta temple, Nayabad Mosque, and the finest Kataribhog aromatic rice in the country.

Dinajpur is in Dinajpur district, Rangpur division, Bangladesh. Compare bus, train and air fares to Dinajpur and see the route on a map.

Things to do in Dinajpur

  • Ramsagar: Large man-made reservoir (dighi) dug in the 1750s under Raja Ramnath, now Ramsagar National Park (27.75 ha, declared 2001) at Tajpur; wooded banks with ornamental and fruit trees, a small zoo and picnic spots, busiest in winter. Park, free entry, best time: Winter
  • Swapnapuri (Shopnopuri) (স্বপ্নপুরী): Privately built amusement and picnic park of about 150 acres at Aftabganj, Nawabganj, with sculptures, a lake with boats, gardens, a zoo and a rest house. Park, free entry, best time: Winter
  • Dinajpur Rajbari (দিনাজপুর রাজবাড়ি): Palace complex of the Dinajpur rajas (16.41 acres) with the Aina Mahal and Mahal Rani; much is in ruins, but a Krishna temple is still active. Historical, free entry, best time: Winter
  • Sura Mosque (সুরা মসজিদ): Early-16th-century Hussain Shahi sultanate mosque on a mound at Ghoraghat, brick with stone mihrabs and terracotta traces; possibly built 1504/05. Historical, free entry
  • Sitakot Vihara (সীতাকোট বিহার): Ruins of a 6th-century Buddhist monastery with 41 cells around a courtyard, excavated 1968 and 1972-73; protected by the Department of Archaeology. Historical, free entry
  • Sukh Sagar (Sukhsagar Eco Park) (সুখসাগর): Historic reservoir of the Dinajpur rajas just behind the Rajbari, developed as a tourism eco-park (22.44 acres) with a bird sanctuary. Lake, free entry, best time: Winter

Where to stay in Dinajpur

  • Ramsagar Dak Bungalow (Budget), about Check with hotel for current rates. Rest house on the bank of Ramsagar lake
  • Hotel Sultan Dinajpur (Budget). Central hotel in Nimtola with deluxe single, double and triple rooms; 2-star on Expedia
  • Bangladesh Parjatan Motel Dinajpur (MidRange), about ৳3,500 - ৳4,000/night. Government tourism motel with AC rooms, restaurant, Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast

Travel advice for Dinajpur

  • Kataribhog rice and lychee: Dinajpur is known for aromatic Kataribhog rice, a Geographical Indication product (listed 2021) grown mainly around Dinajpur Sadar and Chirirbandar and used for pilaf, biryani, zarda, kheer and chira (flattened rice). The district is also known for lychees and mangoes.
  • Dinajpur Papad: A traditional papad made from moong dal, khesari dal, gram flour, rice flour and potato, produced by local women for centuries. A June 2026 BSS report names Chawkbazar as the biggest production hub, with more made in Notunpara, Maldah Patti and other parts of town.
  • Getting there: Fly Dhaka to Saidpur (Syedpur), then bus or train to Dinajpur town, about an hour. Dinajpur is also on the Dhaka-Rangpur-Thakurgaon highway and has a railway station.
  • Visit Ramsagar in winter: Ramsagar is at its liveliest in winter when crowds come. A Dak Bungalow sits on the lake bank.
  • Chira (flattened rice) from Kataribhog: Chira made from fragrant Kataribhog rice is well known in Dinajpur and is a local gift to take home.

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