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Cumilla
Spend a half‑day in Cumilla as a stop between Dhaka and Chattogram; one night only if you want to see the archaeological sites.
Cumilla sits on the Dhaka‑Chattogram highway, about 100 km from Dhaka. Its main draws are the Buddhist ruins of Shalban Vihara, Mainamati Museum and the war cemetery. A short visit (½ day) covers the key sights; an overnight stay lets you explore the sites at a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cool)
- avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Airports
- DAC · CGP
- Nights
- 0–½
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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 ▾
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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 Cumilla999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cumilla, 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
- SafetyCumilla is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on traffic and store valuables in secure accommodation.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, 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.
- AirportDAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) (About 100 km (62 mi) north, 2–2.5 h by bus or car).DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) (About 62 mi (100 km) north, 2–2.5 h by bus or car).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws (autos) for short trips in town; hire a car with driver for sites outside the city such as Shalban Vihara.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketShalban Vihara entryforeign rates varyTk 30 (locals)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomBDT 2,500
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomBDT 4,000
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomBDT 6,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 800 · Mid BDT 1,200 · High BDT 2,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) (About 100 km (62 mi) north, 2–2.5 h by bus or car) · CGP Shah Amanat International Airport (Chattogram) (About 150 km (93 mi) southeast, 2–2.5 h by bus or car)DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) (About 62 mi (100 km) north, 2–2.5 h by bus or car) · CGP Shah Amanat International Airport (Chattogram) (About 93 mi (150 km) southeast, 2–2.5 h by bus or car)
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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cumilla: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 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
Auto‑rickshaws (autos) for short trips in town; hire a car with driver for sites outside the city such as Shalban Vihara.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shalban Vihara
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Hire car 15 min west of Cumilla
Buddhist monastery ruins, entry Tk 30
Mainamati Museum
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Car 15 min west, next to Shalban Vihara
Archaeology museum, entry Tk 30
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.
Hotel Victory Abashik
Downtown, air‑conditioned rooms, breakfast, Wi‑Fi
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
- ৳800–১,২০০ excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳১,২০০–২,০০০ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × BDT 4,000 | BDT 4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BDT 1,200 | BDT 1,200 |
| Bus Dhaka → Cumilla (one way)1 × BDT 400 · check | BDT 400 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × BDT 50 · check | BDT 50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 565 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 6,215 per person per day, bed included | BDT 6,215 |
2026 estimate in BDT; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Shalban Vihara entryforeign rates vary | Tk 30 (locals) |
| Mainamati Museum entryforeign rates vary | Tk 30 (locals) |
| Roshomalai sweetcheck | Tk 20–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road traffic on the N1 highway can be congested; allow extra travel time.
- Entry fees for Shalban Vihara and Mainamati Museum are Tk 30 for locals; foreign rates vary – check on arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Embassy
Bangladesh has a US consulate in Dhaka; check for regional assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka → Cumilla bus: about Tk 300, 2.5–3 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw (short ride): ≈ Tk 30–50 per km
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is this? (eta koto?)
- বাথরুম কোথায়? — Where is the bathroom? (bathroom 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 Cumilla. 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 (dry, cool) · avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Victory Abashik for relaxed site visits.
- Include a guided tour of Shalban Vihara for deeper context.
Sources
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