Major city · Bangladesh
Puthia
Visit Puthia as a day trip from Rajshahi or Natore; no overnight stay needed, 30 min bus, Tk 20 fare.
Puthia’s temple complex and colonial palace are best explored in a few hours. Reachable by a 30‑minute bus from Rajshahi (Tk 20) or a short rickshaw ride, it offers a compact historic walk with no accommodation, making a single‑day visit ideal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon)
- Airport
- RAJ
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Puthia999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Puthia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyLow crime; stay aware of traffic and keep belongings secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire · 999 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAJ Rajshahi Airport (Bus 30 min to Puthia, Tk 20).
- Getting aroundWalk the temple complex; hire a CNG auto‑rickshaw for short hops; buses run every 30 min between Rajshahi and Puthia.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RAJ Rajshahi Airport (Bus 30 min to Puthia, Tk 20)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Puthia: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the temple complex; hire a CNG auto‑rickshaw for short hops; buses run every 30 min between Rajshahi and Puthia.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rajshahi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus 30 min, Tk 20; or taxi Tk 600–800
Larger city with hotels, restaurants and additional sights.
Natore
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 20 min, Tk 15; or auto‑rickshaw Tk 30
Another base for accommodation.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Rajshahi hotels
Closest accommodation; 20‑30 min drive back to Puthia.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳800–১,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳১,200–২,000 excl. bed
- High
- ৳২,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × BDT 500 | BDT 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BDT 800 | BDT 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 130 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 1,430 per person per day, bed included | BDT 1,430 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Rajshahi → Puthia (one way) | Tk 20 |
| CNG auto‑rickshaw (short ride) | Tk 30–50 |
| Jhal Muri street snack | Tk 30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be muddy during monsoon; plan visits in dry months.
- Some temples have limited opening hours; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 999
- Ambulance
- 999
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এই ঠিকানায় যানTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate in Dhaka; nearest Bangladeshi embassy for other nationals in Dhaka.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rajshahi → Puthia bus: Tk 20 one‑way, about 30 min
- CNG auto‑rickshaw (short ride): Tk 30–50, 5 min
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- কার্ডে দিতে পারি? — Can I pay by card? (card-e dite pari?)
- টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Puthia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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