Hidden place

Chatmohar Shahi Mosque

চাটমোহর শাহী মসজিদ

An old three-domed mosque in Chatmohar, on the edge of the Chalan Beel country.

At a glance

Where: Pabna district, Rajshahi division
From Dhaka: 205 km to Pabna by road, 5–7 hours by bus or car
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan), monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
Time needed: About 1 h

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Chatmohar Shahi Mosque dates from the late 16th century, the era of the Bengal Baro-Bhuiyans, and is attributed to Masum Khan Kabuli. Its thick brick walls and three domes have been restored and it is still used for prayers. Chatmohar itself sits on the southern edge of Chalan Beel, so the trip can be combined with the wetland in the rainy season. Few outside visitors come here.

How to get there

Chatmohar is on the railway line north of Pabna; from the station take a rickshaw to the mosque.

Good to know

Dress modestly and avoid prayer times.

Common questions

Where is Chatmohar Shahi Mosque?

Chatmohar Shahi Mosque is in Pabna district, Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Pabna is about 205 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Chatmohar Shahi Mosque from Dhaka?

First get to Pabna, roughly 5–7 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Chatmohar is on the railway line north of Pabna; from the station take a rickshaw to the mosque.