Paharpur, Naogaon · Bangladesh · Bangladesh

Somapura Mahavihara

Mahayana1 daysUNESCO World Heritage (1985)

The largest Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas, built by the Pala king Dharmapala in the 8th century, with 177 monks' cells around a terraced temple.

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Local tip

Combine it with Mahasthangarh near Bogura, the oldest urban site in Bangladesh.

Getting there

Nearest airport: Saidpur (SPD) or Rajshahi (RJH), about 80–90 km
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 ↗