Nilsagar
Nilphamari · Rivers and haors
November – February
Chini Mosque of Saidpur
Nilphamari · Places of worship
What you can see and do
Founded in the 19th century in the Islambagh area of Saidpur town, this mosque is covered all over with coloured fragments of broken china crockery, which gives it its name. Walls full of floral, vine and geometric patterns and its many large and small minarets glitter in the sun. The mosque is in regular use.
How to get there
Saidpur is about 20 km south of Nilphamari town; within Saidpur take a rickshaw to Islambagh.
Safety notes
Dress modestly at a place of worship, keep quiet during prayers and ask before taking photographs.
Other travel details
- When to go: Good all year
- How long to allow: About 1 hours
- From Dhaka: 348 km · 2 trains · Bus from ৳887
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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