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Shalvan Vihara (Mainamati)
শালবন বিহার (ময়নামতি) · Cumilla Sadar, Lalmai-Mainamati, Cumilla district, Chattogram Division
Introduction
Ruins of a Buddhist monastery of the 7th-12th centuries in the Mainamati-Lalmai hill range, with 115 monastic cells around a cruciform temple. The Mainamati museum beside it holds bronzes, coins and copper plates; Kutila Mura and Charpatra Mura lie nearby. About 8 km west of Comilla town.
Suggested time: Half a day
How to get there
From Comilla town (Kandirpar) take a rickshaw, CNG or hired car about 8 km west. Confirm the museum weekly closing day locally.
The honest truth about costs
A nominal Department of Archaeology ticket may apply; check rates on site.
What you will need to budget for
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- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Shalvan Vihara — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- Mainamati — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)