Travel guide

Thakurgaon

ঠাকুরগাঁও · Thakurgaon district, Rangpur Division

Getting there

Fares and prices change — confirm before travelling.

Dhaka → Thakurgaon

Overnight buses reach Thakurgaon by morning; AC Scania coaches run the route with blankets provided.

৳750-1,800

Dhaka → Parbatipur Junction → Thakurgaon

A roughly 10-12 hour overnight run via Parbatipur Junction (a 115 BDT Panchagarh Express ticket is also on record).

৳650-2,237 (one-way)

Tip: Skip standing tickets - 8-10 hours on your feet; winter can drop to 11°C.

The old zamindar palace at Haripur - the district's main historic sight; a section is also known as Jagadal Rajbari.

A folk-culture museum; entry and bike-parking fees are on record (two sources disagree on the amount - verify before going).

The famous giant mango tree of Baliadangi - small entry fee; its age is disputed (200 vs 230 years).

Entry: ৳20 (per person)

A suburban amusement park with an entry ticket.

Entry: ৳50 (per person)

A roughly century-old mosque; local lore says jins built it overnight.

On the highway past Govindaganj there are reports of tyre-cutters/sharp objects - be cautious on night drives

Fares and prices change — confirm before travelling.

Updated: October 19, 2026