Nature & forests

Nilsagar

নীলসাগর · Nilphamari Sadar, Gorgram union, Nilphamari Sadar, Nilphamari district, Rangpur Division

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Seasonal warning: Migratory birds visit in winter.

Introduction

A large ancient pond of about 54 acres (32.70 acres water) at Gorgram union, 14 km north-west of Nilphamari district town, said to have been dug by the Vedic king Birat and renamed 'Nilsagar' in 1979 after the district. Popular in winter for birdwatching and picnics. (Note: contrary to common assumption, it lies in Nilphamari, not Dinajpur.)

Suggested time: 2-3 hours

How to get there

From Nilphamari town take a CNG auto or easy-bike to Gorgram union. Saidpur also connects to Nilphamari by bus or train.

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Photo of Nilsagar — Photo: Mrinal.eee · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The honest truth about costs

Nominal entry fee.

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Stay (per night, per room)
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Sources

নীলসাগর — বাংলা উইকিপিডিয়া (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)

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