Dinajpur Rajbari
দিনাজপুর রাজবাড়ী
The weathered palace of the Dinajpur Rajas, with temples still in use inside the grounds.
The Dinajpur Raj family, patrons of Kantajew and Ramsagar, lived in this large palace complex on the north-east edge of town. Much of the palace is in ruins, but gateways, walls and parts of the main buildings remain, along with a Krishna temple and other shrines that still see worship. Ponds and trees fill the compound. It helps to connect the story of the family that shaped Dinajpur's heritage.
How to get there
A short rickshaw ride from Dinajpur town centre.
Good to know
Parts are unstable; stay out of damaged buildings.
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Place Kantajew Temple
কান্তজীউ মন্দিরAn 18th-century temple whose every wall is covered in exquisite terracotta stories.
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Place Dinajpur Museum
Dinajpur · দিনাজপুর জাদুঘরA rich small-town museum of sculpture, coins and inscriptions gathered from across North Bengal.
Food Dinajpur Litchi
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Food Kataribhog Rice and Chira
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