Rajshahi
Rajshahi has seen the most glorious periods of
Bengal's Pala dynasty. It is famous for pure silk, mangoes and lichies. Attractive silk
products are cheaper. A visit to Varendra Research Museum at the heart of the city of rich
archaeological finds, would be most rewarding. There are also a number of ancient mosques,
shrines and temples in and around Rajshahi. Connected
with Dhaka by road, railways, river and air. Rajshahi is located on the bank of the river
the Padma.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation offers comfortable
accommodation and restaurant facilities at Rajshahi.
Nator
About 40 km. from Rajshahi byroad is Natore, an
old seat of Maharajas with a beautiful palace, now serving as the Uttara Ganabhaban
(President's Official residence at the northern region). It was residence of the
Dhigapatiya king. It is situated amid well-kept grounds, surrounded by a fine moat. The
buildings are modern. These include a well-equipped guesthouse, an imposing gateway and a
fine garden decorated with statues of white marble. |
