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Voykit pocket guide · Bangladesh
Dinajpur
দিনাজপুর
Spend 1–2 days in Dinajpur: see the historic Rajbari palace and Kantanagar Temple; add a short walk along the Ghaghat river.
Dinajpur is a northern Bangladeshi town on the Ghaghat river, known for its historic Rajbari palace and the 18th‑century Kantanagar Temple. The city is a modest transport hub; a day or two lets you visit the main sights and sample local food before heading back to Rangpur or Dhaka.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Local name
- দিনাজপুর
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, cooler)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BDT
- Money
- BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ৳500–800 excl. bed · Mid ৳800–1,200 excl. bed · High ৳1,200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types C, D, G · 220 V · 50 Hz · Mixed sockets; universal adapter recommended.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.; Guide / driver: ৳500–1,000 a day.; Rickshaw: Round up.; Hotel porter: ৳50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea with biscuits | ৳30–50 |
| Street‑food snack (fuchka, samosa) | ৳20–40 |
| Local bus ride | ৳15–30 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (short trip) | ৳40–80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SPD · Saidpur Airport
- 39 km (24 mi) west, about 1 h by road24 mi (39 km) west, about 1 h by road
Typical fares
- City centre → Rajbari (taxi)
- ≈ ৳200 round‑trip (check)
- City centre → Kantanagar Temple (auto‑rickshaw)
- ≈ ৳80 one‑way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto‑rickshaws and local buses are the main options; a short taxi ride (≈15 min) reaches the Rajbari and Kantanagar Temple.
See and do
Known for
- Dinajpur Rajbari palace
- Kantanagar (Kantajew) Temple
- Ghaghat river
- Begum Rokeya University
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saidpur Airport | Taxi or local bus, about 1 h from city centre | ≈1 h |
| Rangpur city | Bus or car, ~2 h west | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- City centre guesthouses
- Simple rooms near banks and restaurants; good for 1‑night stays.
- Hotel Dinajpur
- Mid‑range hotel with restaurant, 5‑min walk to Rajbari.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | দুঃখিতdukhito |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| How much is this? | এটা কত?eta koto? |
| Where is the toilet? | টয়লেট কোথায়?toilet kothay? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalamu alaikum' with a nod; handshake between men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first
- Invitations: Accept tea; bring sweets when visiting a home; avoid: Refusing all food
- Hands: Right hand for eating and giving; avoid: Left hand for food
- Curiosity: Expect crowds and questions; smile and answer briefly; avoid: Taking offence at stares
- Mosques: Shoes off, head covered, visit outside prayer times; avoid: Walking in front of people praying
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be flooded in heavy monsoon; check conditions before travel.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Dinajpur is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert during heavy rains and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dinajpur yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dinajpur Rajbari palace
- Kantanagar (Kantajew) Temple
- Ghaghat river
- Begum Rokeya University
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dinajpur (Bangladesh), revision 5286739 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5286739
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Dinajpurদিনাজপুর
এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যান
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance999
US consulate in Dhaka; nearest Bangladeshi embassy for foreign nationals in Dhaka.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/dinajpur-bangladesh). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.