Ulipur Munshibari
উলিপুর মুন্সিবাড়ি
An ornate 1880s zamindar mansion in Ulipur, Kurigram's best-known old building.
At a glance
- Where
- Kurigram district, Rangpur division
- From Dhaka
- 345 km to Kurigram by road, 9–11 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
The Munshi family's estate in Dharanibari union of Ulipur goes back to the mid-18th century, when Banwari Munshi, an official of the Nawab, was granted land here. The present mansion is believed to date from around 1880, going by an inscription, and was built by Binod Lal Munshi, an accountant of the Kasimbazar estate. Its facade is known for fine, richly decorated craftsmanship. The last family heads left for Kolkata after 1971, and the building has since passed into government hands. It is the main heritage stop on any Kurigram trip.
How to get there
From Kurigram town take a bus or CNG to Ulipur, then an auto or rickshaw to Munshibari in Dharanibari union.
Good to know
Try the famous Ulipur khirmohon in the bazar while you're in town. Don't climb on fragile parts of the building.
Common questions
Where is Ulipur Munshibari?
Ulipur Munshibari is in Kurigram district, Rangpur division, Bangladesh. Kurigram is about 345 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Ulipur Munshibari from Dhaka?
First get to Kurigram, roughly 9–11 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Kurigram town take a bus or CNG to Ulipur, then an auto or rickshaw to Munshibari in Dharanibari union.
When is the best time to visit Ulipur Munshibari?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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