Taras Bhaban
তাড়াশ ভবন
The town palace of the Taras zamindars in the middle of Pabna, with a grand columned entrance.
At a glance
- Where
- Pabna district, Rajshahi division
- From Dhaka
- 205 km to Pabna by road, 5–7 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), late autumn (Oct–Nov) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Taras Bhaban, also called Taras Rajbari, was built in Pabna town by Raibahadur Banamali Roy, zamindar of Taras, during British rule. Its style follows the European Renaissance, with a big entrance flanked by pairs of tall columns and decorated walls. The main block is about 100 feet long and 60 feet wide. Over the years it housed government offices and even Pabna Medical College for a while, and in 1998 the Department of Archaeology declared it a protected monument.
How to get there
It is in the centre of Pabna town; walk or take a rickshaw.
Good to know
You can often only see it from outside. Combine it with the Jor Bangla Temple and Suchitra Sen's house in town.
Common questions
Where is Taras Bhaban?
Taras Bhaban is in Pabna district, Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Pabna is about 205 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Taras Bhaban from Dhaka?
First get to Pabna, roughly 5–7 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: It is in the centre of Pabna town; walk or take a rickshaw.
When is the best time to visit Taras Bhaban?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), late autumn (Oct–Nov) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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