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Major city · Bangladesh

Gopalganj

Skip Gopalganj unless you are making a pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: a half-day detour from Dhaka, but the 6-hour drive each way makes it a long day.

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Gopalganj is a small river town in southern Dhaka Division, best known as the home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. Its only major sight is his mausoleum in Tungipara, 30 km south. The town itself has little else for travellers, and the journey from Dhaka takes about 6 hours each way by road. Visit only if the mausoleum is a priority; otherwise, spend your time elsewhere in the division.

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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, roads may flood)
Airport
DAC
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Gopalganj: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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  • 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 Gopalganj999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999

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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 Gopalganj, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur RahmanMadhumati RiverCourt Mosque
Airports
DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) (About 6 hours by road from Gopalganj; check)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gopalganj: 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

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Apr

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

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

Rickshaws and CNG auto-rickshaws for local trips; hire a car or take a bus for the 30 km between Gopalganj town and Tungipara.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Dhakago

Door to door: About 6 h

Bus or hired car via the Dhaka–Khulna highway

Return to Dhaka for better accommodation and onward connections.

Faridpurcaution

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus or car north via the highway

A small district town with a few historical mosques; not a major destination.

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.

Tungipara (near the mausoleum)

Hotel Modhumoti is the only option; basic government-run property with a restaurant.

Gopalganj town

Limited choices; most travellers continue to Dhaka or Khulna.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
৳1,500–3,000 excl. bed
Mid
৳3,000–6,000 excl. bed
High
৳6,000+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Gopalganj is generally safe, but roads can be chaotic and poorly lit at night. Avoid travel after dark on rural roads. Monsoon flooding may disrupt transport.
  • The 6-hour road journey from Dhaka is slow and tiring; check current conditions.
  • Gopalganj Lake Park is a fetid wastewater tank — skip it.
  • Hotel Modhumoti's air conditioning can be unpredictable.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999

Embassy

Most embassies are in Dhaka; check your country's consular services before travelling.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Dhaka → Gopalganj by bus: about ৳400–800, 6 h (check)
  • Gopalganj town → Tungipara by CNG: about ৳300–500, 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • নমস্কার / আসসালামু আলাইকুম — Hello (nomoskar / assalamu alaikum)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • কত? — How much? (koto?)
  • সমাধি কোথায়? — Where is the mausoleum? (shomadhi 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 Gopalganj. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, roads may flood) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Bangladesh

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