Sonahat Bridge
সোনাহাট সেতু
An old British-era rail bridge over the Dudhkumar, near the Sonahat land port.
At a glance
- Where
- Kurigram district, Rangpur division
- From Dhaka
- 345 km to Kurigram by road, 9–11 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) 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.
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In Bhurungamari upazila, an old steel bridge built for a colonial-era railway crosses the Dudhkumar River. The railway is long gone, and a newer road bridge now runs nearby, leading to the Sonahat land port on the Indian border. The river is wide and clear in winter, with views of fields and border villages. It is a quiet, scenic stop in the far north.
How to get there
Take a bus from Kurigram to Bhurungamari, then an auto-rickshaw to Sonahat.
Good to know
It is close to the border; carry ID.
Common questions
Where is Sonahat Bridge?
Sonahat Bridge is in Kurigram district, Rangpur division, Bangladesh. Kurigram is about 345 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Sonahat Bridge from Dhaka?
First get to Kurigram, roughly 9–11 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Take a bus from Kurigram to Bhurungamari, then an auto-rickshaw to Sonahat.
When is the best time to visit Sonahat Bridge?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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