Bangladesh travel guide--Somapura Mahavihara

Somapura Mahavihara: One of Bangladesh's Three World Heritage Sites 🏛️ Historical Significance• Meaning "Great Monastery" in Sanskrit Built in late 8th/early 9th century during Pala Dynasty One of five great monasteries of its era 📍 Location Tip Located in Paharpur town - ask locals for "Paharpur Temple" (not "Somapura" as the ancient name is rarely recognized today) 🚌 4 Routes from Dhaka 1️⃣ By Train 🚄Dhaka → Akkelpur/Joypurhat (overnight) → 20-30min tuk-tuk to site 2️⃣ Fly+Car ✈️Dhaka → Rajshahi Airport Option A: Private car (5,000-7,000 Tk) Option B: Bus via Joypurhat → tuk-tuk 3️⃣ Fly+Bus ✈️ Dhaka → Saidpur Airport → Bus to Joypurhat → tuk-tuk 4️⃣ Full Bus Journey 🚍Gabtoli Terminal → Joypurhat → tuk-tukBackup: Bogura transfer if tickets sold out #BuddhistHeritage #OffTheBeatenPath #BangladeshWorldHeritage#Somapura Mahavihara#Naogaon#trip diary#travel guide