Place

Chandamari Mosque

চান্দামারী মসজিদ

A Mughal-era three-domed mosque in Rajarhat, ringed by small domes and facing a large pond.

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

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Chandamari Mondolpara Jame Mosque stands in Chandamari village, about 4 km south-west of Rajarhat upazila town. Archaeologists date it roughly to between 1584 and 1680, and its style mixes Sultanate features with Mughal design. The building is about 40 feet long and 20 feet wide, with three large domes, four corner minarets and sixteen small domes around the roof. Three mihrabs line the inside, and a big pond lies in front. It is still in daily use.

How to get there

From Kurigram take a bus or CNG to Rajarhat, then an auto about 4 km south-west to Chandamari.

Good to know

Dress modestly and avoid prayer times. Mekurtari Shahi Mosque and Kotheshwar temple are in the same upazila.

Common questions

Where is Chandamari Mosque?

Chandamari Mosque is in Kurigram district, Rangpur division, Bangladesh. Kurigram is about 345 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Chandamari Mosque from Dhaka?

First get to Kurigram, roughly 9–11 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Kurigram take a bus or CNG to Rajarhat, then an auto about 4 km south-west to Chandamari.