Hidden place

Roailbari Fort

রোয়াইলবাড়ি দুর্গ

Roofless ruins of an old fort on the Betai river in Kendua, also called Kotbari.

At a glance

Where: Netrokona district, Mymensingh division
From Dhaka: 150 km to Netrokona by road, 4–5 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.

See the place on video

Video: Nadim the Travel Hunter (YouTube)

Roailbari, also called Kotbari fort, lies on the bank of the Betai river about 13 km south-west of Kendua upazila town. It is a group of old structures rather than a single building, and today only roofless walls and the outlines of the buildings remain. It is one of the archaeological sites of the district, but few travellers ever find their way here, so expect a village setting and no facilities.

How to get there

From Netrokona take a bus or CNG to Kendua, then a CNG or auto to Roailbari Amtala union.

Good to know

Ask locals to guide you to the ruins. Don't climb on the old walls.

Where to stay in Netrokona

Common questions

Where is Roailbari Fort?

Roailbari Fort is in Netrokona district, Mymensingh division, Bangladesh. Netrokona is about 150 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Roailbari Fort from Dhaka?

First get to Netrokona, roughly 4–5 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Netrokona take a bus or CNG to Kendua, then a CNG or auto to Roailbari Amtala union.