Chandimura Temple (Lalmai Chandi Temple)
চণ্ডীমুড়া মন্দির
An old hilltop Kali temple on the Lalmai ridge, reached by a long flight of steps.
At a glance
- Where
- Cumilla district, Chattogram division
- From Dhaka
- 105 km to Cumilla by road, 3–4 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h 30 min
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
See the place on video
Chandimura sits on the summit of the Lalmai hill in Barura upazila, south of Cumilla town. The main shrine is dedicated to the goddess Chandi (Kali), and a Shiva temple stands close by. A long stairway climbs the red-earth hill, and from the top you look across the flat fields of Cumilla. It draws pilgrims at festival times but few tourists on ordinary days.
How to get there
From Cumilla town take a CNG toward Lalmai/Barura and ask for Chandimura; the last stretch is on foot up the steps.
Good to know
Remove shoes at the temple. The steps are steep, so carry water and go early in hot weather.
Common questions
Where is Chandimura Temple (Lalmai Chandi Temple)?
Chandimura Temple (Lalmai Chandi Temple) is in Cumilla district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Cumilla is about 105 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Chandimura Temple (Lalmai Chandi Temple) from Dhaka?
First get to Cumilla, roughly 3–4 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Cumilla town take a CNG toward Lalmai/Barura and ask for Chandimura; the last stretch is on foot up the steps.
When is the best time to visit Chandimura Temple (Lalmai Chandi Temple)?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
