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Tajhat Palace
তাজহাট জমিদার বাড়ি · Rangpur Sadar, Tajhat, near Rangpur city, Rangpur district, Rangpur Division
Introduction
One of the finest zamindar mansions of northern Bangladesh, about 6 km south-east of Rangpur city. The two-storeyed palace, built of red brick, white stone and limestone, now houses an archaeology museum with roughly 2,100 objects including old manuscripts and carvings. It served as a High Court branch from 1984 to 1991 and was declared a protected monument in 1995.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
How to get there
From Rangpur city take a CNG auto or rickshaw to Tajhat Bazar; the palace main gate is on the north side of the bazar. From Dhaka travel to Rangpur by bus or train, then take local transport (confirm current schedules).
Important notes
- Easily reached from Rangpur city by rickshaw or CNG autoCommunity-reportedSource: Tajhat Zamindar Bari: a tourist attraction in Rangpur — The Financial Express
The honest truth about costs
Low entry cost; the museum has fixed weekly closing days and photography restrictions — confirm before visiting.
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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Sources
- Tajhat Palace — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- Tajhat Zamindar Bari: a tourist attraction in Rangpur — The Financial Express (news, retrieved October 14, 2026)