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Shalban Vihara, Mainamati

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Cumilla · Bangladesh · Bangladesh

Shalban Vihara, Mainamati

Mahayana1 days

Ruins of a 7th–8th century monastery on the Lalmai hills, with a site museum of bronze Buddhas and terracotta plaques.

Local tip

An easy stop on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway. The site museum is closed on Sundays.

Getting there

Nearest airport
Dhaka (DAC), about 100 km by road
Suggested stay
1 days
Best season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
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Visa and entry: Bangladesh

Visa on arrival for many nationalities at Dhaka and other international airports; others apply through an embassy or the online visa portal.

Bangladeshi citizens need nothing. Foreigners visiting the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bandarban) should check current entry rules and register at checkpoints.

Official site: visa.gov.bd ↗

Rough daily cost per person

৳ BDT₹ INRUS$
Backpacker৳3,050₹2,200US$25
Mid-range৳6,710₹4,840US$55
Comfort৳14,640₹10,560US$120

Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.

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Last updated: 2026-10-17