Jangalbari Fort
জঙ্গলবাড়ি দুর্গ
Earthen ramparts and a mosque mark the stronghold of Isa Khan, leader of Bengal's Baro Bhuiyan chiefs.
At a glance
- Where
- Kishoreganj district, Dhaka division
- From Dhaka
- 100 km to Kishoreganj by road, 3–4 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
See the place on video
Isa Khan, who led the Baro Bhuiyans against Mughal expansion in the late 16th century, held a fortified base at Jangalbari in Karimganj upazila. Today you can see parts of the moat and earthen walls, a small mosque and the house of his descendants. It is a modest site, but the history attached to it is significant. Few visitors make the trip, so locals are often happy to show you around.
How to get there
CNG from Kishoreganj town to Karimganj and on to Jangalbari, about 30–40 minutes.
Good to know
Part of the site is a private home; ask before entering.
Common questions
Where is Jangalbari Fort?
Jangalbari Fort is in Kishoreganj district, Dhaka division, Bangladesh. Kishoreganj is about 100 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Jangalbari Fort from Dhaka?
First get to Kishoreganj, roughly 3–4 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: CNG from Kishoreganj town to Karimganj and on to Jangalbari, about 30–40 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Jangalbari Fort?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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