Rangpur
Rangpur Division

Rangpur Districtরংপুর

Tajhat Palace, Begum Rokeya's Pairaband and haribhanga mangoes.

Best time to visitJune–July (mangoes), November–February
How many days1–2 days
Places to see5

Places to see

  1. 1Tajhat Palace (Rangpur Museum)
  2. 2Begum Rokeya Memorial Centre (Pairaband)
  3. 3Carmichael College
  4. 4Mithapukur Boro Mosque
  5. 5Vinnajagat theme park

Where to stay

  1. 1Parjatan Motel Rangpur
  2. 2Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1Haribhanga mangoes
  2. 2Winter pitha
Haribhanga mangoFibre-free, sweet mango

Culture

Bhawaiya songs and the shataranji rugs of Nisbetganj — both are Rangpur's identity.

History

The historic peasant revolt led by Nurul Din in 1783. Birthplace of Begum Rokeya, pioneer of women's awakening.

How to get there

6–7 hours by bus from Dhaka; Rangpur Express train; nearest airport is Saidpur.

Festivals & seasons

  • JuneHaribhanga & Fazli mangoes