Place

Rajar Pahar

রাজার পাহাড়

One of the highest hills in the district, with a flat top and wide views over the Garo foothills.

At a glance

Where: Sherpur district, Mymensingh division
From Dhaka: 180 km to Sherpur by road, 5–6 hours by bus or car
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
Time needed: About 3 h

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Rajar Pahar in Sreebardi upazila is a hill with a broad, flat summit that rises above the surrounding plains and forest. Local legend links it to an old king who once ruled here, which gives the hill its name. A climb up gives views across paddy fields, streams and the hills of Meghalaya. Garo and other indigenous villages lie nearby, including at Babelakona.

How to get there

From Sherpur town take a bus or CNG to Sreebardi, then a local auto towards Karnajhora and Rajar Pahar.

Good to know

Wear good shoes, carry water and ask locals for the best path up.

Common questions

Where is Rajar Pahar?

Rajar Pahar is in Sherpur district, Mymensingh division, Bangladesh. Sherpur is about 180 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Rajar Pahar from Dhaka?

First get to Sherpur, roughly 5–6 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Sherpur town take a bus or CNG to Sreebardi, then a local auto towards Karnajhora and Rajar Pahar.