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Kantajew Temple

কান্তজীর মন্দির · Kantnagar, Dinajpur district, Rangpur Division

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Introduction

A navaratna Hindu temple built in the 18th century (during the reign of Nawab Alivardi Khan), famous for the most richly ornamented terracotta decoration in Bangladesh.

How to get there

Rickshaw/CNG from Dinajpur town to Kantnagar (about 12–15 km). Dhaka to Dinajpur by train/bus.

Important notes

  • From Dhaka: bus to Dinajpur from Gabtoli/Kalabagan (800-900 BDT), or the Ekota Express train to Dinajpur (about 8 hours); check current train fares on the e-ticketing site.
    Directly confirmedSource: How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard, Travel guide: Kantaji Temple — The Daily Star (corroboration)
  • From Dinajpur's central bus terminal, buses to Kansat leave about every 10 minutes; a CNG from Kansat to the temple costs 20-30 BDT. The temple lies north of Dinajpur town (sources differ: 12-18 km).
    Directly confirmedSource: Kantaji Temple Dinajpur — UNB
  • A railway halt named 'Kantajew Temple' sits right next to the temple (5-7 min walk) - convenient for travelers on the Parabat/Ekota routes; confirm the halt is served on your travel date.
    Directly confirmedSource: How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard
  • Entry: 20 BDT for Bangladeshi visitors, 100 BDT for SAARC-country citizens (per person).
    Directly confirmedSource: How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard

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The terracotta-covered wall of Kantajew Temple
Photo: Richard Mortel · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The honest truth about costs

Entry may be free or nominal — confirm the current price.

What you will need to budget for

  • Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
  • Stay (per night, per room)
  • Food (per person, per day)
  • Entry tickets and local transport
  • A small buffer for the return journey

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