Attractions

This gem of a museum is tucked away in an unassuming building on a quiet street, but can easily take up half a day of your time. Founded in 1910 with the support of the maharaja of Dighapatia, it is managed by Rajsh…

High on the riverbank in Rajshahi, locked away behind gates and walls, Bodo Kuthi is one of the last remaining examples of the indigo kuthis (factories) in this region. Originally built by the Dutch as a silk factor…

Saheb Bazar, in the immediate vicinity of the central junction known as Zero Point, is a heady mix of winding alleys and colourful stores, and is also great for aimless wandering. Most of Rajshahi's restaurants and …

One of the centre's significant Raj-era buildings, Rajshahi Government College dates back to 1873, when several maharajas donated money to its establishment. It's an elegant two-storey edifice with beautiful semi-ci…

The cube of chaos that is New Market, on the way to the train station, is most active in the morning. The market has everything from colourful fabrics and home utensils to souvenirs and handicrafts on sale – a photo…

One of a clutch of interesting Raj-era buildings in central Rajshahi, Fuller House is a large two-storey red-brick building built in 1909 that is similar in appearance to the nearby Rajshahi Government College.

Built in 1836, Collegiate School is one of the town's interesting Raj-era buildings, comprising two single-storey structures east of the college with verandahs along the facades.

This is one of Rajshahi's main mosques.

This is one of Rajshahi's main mosques.

This is one of Rajshahi's main mosques.