HistoryGokul Medh
4.1Bogura · Rajshahi
A large stepped mound near Mahasthangarh, tied to Behula folklore.
About
A 16th-century mosque at Sherpur, Bogura.
A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Bogura is in Rajshahi Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
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Things to do
- Hire a local guide for the backstory
- Visit the on-site museum or information board
- Combine with a nearby heritage site
Photos
Photo: Biddut Khoshnobish, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Nearby places
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4.1Bogura · Rajshahi
A Buddhist monastery ruin site near Mahasthangarh.
Food nearby
Bogura Doi
বগুড়ার দই
Sweet, thick and creamy yogurt, set in clay pots. Famous across Bangladesh.
Bogura Mishti
বগুড়ার মিষ্টি
Local milk sweets, sold at Bogura's old sweet shops.
Bogura Kachagolla
বগুড়ার কাঁচাগোল্লা
A pale, soft milk sweet found in Bogura's shops.