Burimari Land Port
বুড়িমারী স্থলবন্দর
The busy northern crossing to India, gateway for travellers heading to Darjeeling and Bhutan.
At a glance
- Where
- Lalmonirhat district, Rangpur division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), late autumn (Oct–Nov) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Burimari, at the northern tip of Patgram upazila, faces Changrabandha in India. Trucks carrying stones, fruit and goods queue on the road, and travellers cross on foot towards Siliguri, Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan. The small town around the port has a frontier feel, with money changers and eateries. Even if you are not crossing, it is interesting to watch the traffic of people and trade.
How to get there
Direct buses run from Dhaka and Rangpur to Burimari; trains reach Burimari station as well.
Good to know
You need a valid passport and visa to cross. Arrive early to avoid long queues.
Common questions
Where is Burimari Land Port?
Burimari Land Port is in Lalmonirhat district, Rangpur division, Bangladesh. Lalmonirhat is about 355 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Burimari Land Port?
Direct buses run from Dhaka and Rangpur to Burimari; trains reach Burimari station as well.
When is the best time to visit Burimari Land Port?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), late autumn (Oct–Nov) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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