Tajhat Palace is at Tajhat in Rangpur. Maharaj Gopal Lal established it at the beginning of the 20th century. There is a museum inside the palace.
About Tajhat Palace Rangpur
Tajhat Palace is a historic place. From the year 1984 to 1991 it was used as Rangpur High Court. However, the department of archaeology declared it as a historical monument in the year 1995. In the year 2005, the government shifted the Rangpur museum on the 2nd floor of the palace. Hence, you must not miss the opportunity to enjoy the museum. The palace contains terracotta art which is amazing. Moreover, you find may Sanskrit and Arabic manuscripts. The main building faces the east side. It is a two story building with 76 meters of frontage. In the center of the roof, you will see a conical dome.
How to Go to Tajhat Palace
From Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the site is 288 km away. As a result, you will need about 6 hours to reach the site. It is 307 km away from Saidabad Bus Stand. So, you may need 6 hours and half an hour to reach the place from Saidabad. The distance from Gabtoli bus stand is 292 km. Hence, it will take about 6 hours and 18 minutes to reach the site. You will have to get down at Modern Mor or Rangpur-Dhaka Bus stand. Moreover, if you want to go directly to the palace, you may get into any bus of Kurigram.
Address of the Site
- Tajhat Road, Rangpur-5400.
- +880 1717-948056.
- Opening Hour: From 5 am to 6 pm.
Accommodation and Food
You may stay in either Hotel North View or Tilottoma Hotel. Also, you will get good food in the meals. However, they are cheap and affordable.
Nearby Tourist Spot
- Karmaikel College Building
- Tomb of Shah Jalal Bukhari
- Dimla Raj Kali Mandir
- Manthana Zamindar Bari
- Tepa Zamindar Bari etc
- Rangpur
In conclusion, you will enjoy the beauty of the palace and the surrounding area. Also, I hope that the above information will be helpful for your journey.
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