Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex
দক্ষিণডিহি রবীন্দ্র কমপ্লেক্স
The family home of Rabindranath Tagore's wife Mrinalini Devi, kept as a quiet memorial in Phultala.
At a glance
- Where
- Khulna district, Khulna division
- From Dhaka
- 200 km to Khulna by road, 5–7 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 1 h 30 min
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Dakshindihi village in Phultala is linked to the Tagore family: Mrinalini Devi, the poet's wife, came from here, and the house associated with her family has been restored as a memorial. The two-storey building holds photographs and a small display on Tagore's ties to the region. Around it are village ponds, fields and a bust of the poet. It makes a calm half-day outing from Khulna city.
How to get there
Take a bus or auto north from Khulna towards Phultala, then a rickshaw or easy bike to Dakshindihi.
Good to know
Opening hours can change; check locally and combine with lunch on the Jashore road.
Where to stay in Khulna
Common questions
Where is Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex?
Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex is in Khulna district, Khulna division, Bangladesh. Khulna is about 200 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex from Dhaka?
First get to Khulna, roughly 5–7 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Take a bus or auto north from Khulna towards Phultala, then a rickshaw or easy bike to Dakshindihi.
When is the best time to visit Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
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