Hidden place

Jagaddala Mahavihara

জগদ্দল মহাবিহার

Excavated remains of a late Pala-era Buddhist monastery in the far north of Naogaon.

At a glance

Where: Naogaon district, Rajshahi division
From Dhaka: 240 km to Naogaon by road, 6–8 hours by bus or car
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
Time needed: About 1 h

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Jagaddala was a Buddhist monastery thought to have been founded under King Ramapala in the late 11th century, and it was known as a centre of scholarship. The excavated site in Dhamoirhat upazila shows brick walls, cells and structural remains in a quiet rural setting near the border. It sees only a fraction of Paharpur's visitors. For those interested in Bengal's Buddhist past it completes the story.

How to get there

Take a bus to Dhamoirhat from Naogaon town, then a local auto-rickshaw to Jagaddal village.

Good to know

Facilities are minimal; carry water. It is near the border, so carry ID.

Common questions

Where is Jagaddala Mahavihara?

Jagaddala Mahavihara is in Naogaon district, Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Naogaon is about 240 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Jagaddala Mahavihara from Dhaka?

First get to Naogaon, roughly 6–8 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Take a bus to Dhamoirhat from Naogaon town, then a local auto-rickshaw to Jagaddal village.