Places to visit in Rajshahi — 5 sights, when to go and how

Places to visit in Rajshahi: Padma riverbank (T-badh), Varendra Research Museum, Puthia temple complex, Bagha Mosque and more — why to go and when.

1. Padma riverbank (T-badh) — Walks, boat rides and sunsets on the Padma right by the city.
2. Varendra Research Museum — The country's first museum, with ancient sculpture and artefacts.
3. Puthia temple complex — A palace and a cluster of terracotta temples.
4. Bagha Mosque — A ten-dome mosque from 1523 with terracotta ornament.
5. Shah Makhdum shrine — The shrine of Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Rupos by the Padma.

Questions and answers

What are the places to visit in Rajshahi?

Highlights of Rajshahi: Padma riverbank (T-badh), Varendra Research Museum, Puthia temple complex, Bagha Mosque, Shah Makhdum shrine.

When is the best time to visit Rajshahi?

May, June, November, December, January.

How many days do I need in Rajshahi?

Plan 2–3 days for the main sights. Build a day-by-day plan in the trip planner.

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