Bardhan Kuthi
Gaibandha · History and heritage
November – February
Balashi Ghat
What you can see and do
Balashi Ghat, beside the Brahmaputra-Jamuna, is the best-known river landing in Gaibandha. From this ghat in Fulchhari upazila boats leave for Bahadurabad in Jamalpur and for the nearby chars. In the afternoon townspeople gather for the open river breeze, the fishing boats and the view of distant sandbars.
How to get there
About 8 km east of Gaibandha town; 20 to 25 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Safety notes
Wear a life jacket on a boat; stay off the river when a storm is likely.
Other travel details
- When to go: October–March
- How long to allow: About 3 hours
- From Dhaka: 263 km · 3 trains · Bus from ৳671
Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.
Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares
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