Rupban Mura
রূপবান মুড়া
A lesser-visited Buddhist ruin on a low hill near Kotbari, often empty of people.
At a glance
- Where
- Cumilla district, Chattogram division
- From Dhaka
- 105 km to Cumilla by road, 3–4 hours by bus or car
- Entry / cost
- Ticketed (Department of Archaeology)
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- 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
Rupban Mura is one of several smaller archaeological sites scattered across the Lalmai–Mainamati hills. It has excavated brick foundations of a Buddhist establishment on a low hilltop. Many visitors to Shalban Vihara skip it, so you may have the brickwork and the views over the ridge to yourself.
How to get there
Near Kotbari on the Cumilla–Kalirbazar road, a short ride from Shalban Vihara.
Good to know
Check whether the site is open on the day; ask the Shalban staff for directions.
Common questions
Where is Rupban Mura?
Rupban Mura is in Cumilla district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Cumilla is about 105 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Rupban Mura from Dhaka?
First get to Cumilla, roughly 3–4 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Near Kotbari on the Cumilla–Kalirbazar road, a short ride from Shalban Vihara.
How much does it cost to visit Rupban Mura?
Ticketed (Department of Archaeology).
When is the best time to visit Rupban Mura?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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