Major city · Bangladesh
Kushtiaকুষ্টিয়া
Spend a half‑day in Kushtia for its cultural sites; add a night if you want a relaxed riverfront stay.
Kushtia, a town of about 850 000 on the Padma‑Gorai river, offers a few museums, the Lalon Shah shrine and Tagore’s Kuthibari. With limited accommodation, a single day covers the main sights; an overnight lets you enjoy the riverside park and a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (hot, heavy rain)
- Airports
- DAC · RAJ
- Nights
- 1
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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 Kushtia999 ▾
- 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 Kushtia, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic, especially CNG rickshaws, and keep valuables secure.
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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 Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (Main gateway; 5‑hour bus to Kushtia).
- Getting aroundTake a CNG auto‑rickshaw or local bus; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea or coffee at a local café৳30–৳80
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (fuchka, samosa)৳20–৳50
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Dhaka–Kushtiacheck৳600–৳800
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 1,200
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 1,800
- High-end bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 2,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 800 · Mid BDT 1,500 · High BDT 2,500
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 Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (Main gateway; 5‑hour bus to Kushtia) · RAJ Rajshahi Airport (Closest commercial airport, 2‑hour drive)
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
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°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
Best
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: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kushtia: 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)
5 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 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
Take a CNG auto‑rickshaw or local bus; taxis are scarce. Walking is possible but hot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lalon Shah's Mazar
goDoor to door: 15 min total
Auto‑rickshaw from town centre, ~10 min
Open daily; no entry fee.
Shilaidaha Kuthibari (Tagore)
goDoor to door: 30 min total
Rickshaw or local bus west on R713, ~20 min
Open Mon‑Sat 9 am‑5 pm; no fee.
Mujibnagar Complex
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Bus or shared taxi 75 km (47 mi) SW, ~2 hBus or shared taxi 47 mi (75 km) SW, ~2 h
Long travel; consider a day trip only if time permits.
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 Noor International
Basic rooms, Wi‑Fi, A/C; best available option
Desha Tower
Modern building with dining facilities
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–৳1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳1,200–৳2,000 excl. bed
- High
- ৳2,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × BDT 1,200 | BDT 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BDT 800 | BDT 800 |
| Dhaka–Kushtia bus (Hanif Enterprise)1 × BDT 600 · check | BDT 600 |
| CNG auto‑rickshaw ride (short trips)1 × BDT 100 · check | BDT 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 270 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 2,970 per person per day, bed included | BDT 2,970 |
2026 estimate in BDT; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Tea or coffee at a local café | ৳30–৳80 |
| Street snack (fuchka, samosa) | ৳20–৳50 |
| CNG auto‑rickshaw (short ride) | ৳30–৳80 |
| Bus ticket Dhaka–Kushtiacheck | ৳600–৳800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer months can be very humid; carry water.
- Bus tickets vary by type; confirm price (≈ Tk 600) before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Kushtiaকুষ্টিয়া
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যানPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate is in Dhaka; nearest Bangladeshi embassy for other nationals is also in Dhaka.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka → Kushtia bus (Hanif Enterprise): ≈ ৳600, 5½ h (check)
- CNG auto‑rickshaw within town: ≈ ৳30–৳80 per short trip
Say or show
- নমস্কার / দয়া করে — Hello / Excuse me (nomoskar / doya kore)
- কত দাম? — How much? (koto dam?)
- এটা দিন — I would like this (eta din)
- 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 Kushtia. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep (hot, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Noor International for river sunset at Renwick Park.
- Combine Kushtia with a visit to nearby Khulna (≈ 2 h bus) for broader southern Bangladesh experience.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kushtia
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kushtia, revision 5090811 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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