About Cumilla District

Top 11 attractions from Cumilla district

Cumilla is a much larger district from Bangladesh. This is located almost at the middle portion of Bangladesh. This district has several Archaeological spots including Moynamoti. Meghna and Gomti are the two main rivers for this district. Cumilla is famous for Rosh Malai. There are a lot of outlets available around Bangladesh that sell Rasmalai. But the best one is available only from Cumilla district. Here is the list of top places you must visit when you plan to travel to Cumilla.

#1 Shalban Bihar & Maynamati Museum

Shalban Bihar is the most visited tourist spot from Cumilla district. This archaeological site is one of the most popular destinations from Bangladesh (in terms of archaeology). It is a ground plan of a Buddhist monastery (measuring 550′ x 500′) with 115 monastic cells. Read more about Shalban Bihar & Maynamati Museum.

#2 Maynamati war cemetery

Bangladesh has two cemeteries of World War II. One is at Chittagong, and another one is at Cumilla. Both of these are monitored and governed by the Commonwealth Grave Commission. This cemetery is also known as Cumilla war cemetery. Read more about Maynamati war cemetery.

#3 Chondi mura temple

Chondi mura temple is located at the top of a hillock and you have to climb up using the stairs. Being on the other side of Cumilla city, it doesn’t attract many tourists. But this colorful temple is a nice one and should be on someone’s bucket list. Read more about Chondi mura temple.

#4 Jagannath temple

Jagannath temple is probably the oldest Temple from Cumilla district. It was built by the King of Tripura named Moharaja Rada Kishor Manikuo Bahadur during the 16th century. This temple worships the god Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Read more about Jagannath temple.

#5 Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development

BARD stands for Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development. This works with the poor people all around. This institute is a nice place for spending a few hours. Read more about Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development.

#6 Rupban Mura

Rupban Mura is a small archeological site from Cumilla. This is just beside the BARD at Kotbari, Cumilla. Most of the people visit the BARD but miss the opportunity to observe the beauty of Rupban Mura for lack of knowing. Read more about Rupban Mura.

#7 Itakhola Mura

Itakhola Mura is another small and less known archaeological site from Cumilla. This is at the other side of the road (from Rupban Mura). This is located just beside the Cumilla cantonment. Read more about Itakhola Mura.

#8. Palace of king Bhoj

Palace of king Bhoj (or Bhoj rajar bihar) is near to the Itakhola Mura. This is located inside the Cumilla cantonment. Read more about the Palace of king Bhoj.

#9 Palace of Moynamoti Rani

This place is locally known as Moynamoti Ranir Kuthi, Moynamoti Ranir Banglo, etc. Textbook name is Moynamoti Ranir Bihar. According to my observation, this is a very less popular tourist spot from Cumilla.  Read more about the Palace of Moynamoti Rani.

#10 Fun in river Gomti

Cumilla has two predominant rivers. One is Meghna, and another one is Gomti. I had a chance to visit the river Gomti. It was the dry season, and the water level of the river was too low. Had some swimming there during the afternoon. You just don’t travel and explore, you must make some fun out of it as well.

#11 Rasmalai of Matri Bhandar

Cumilla is famous for Rasmalai. If you visit this district then it is a must for you to bring some Rasmalai from there for your family members. Read this article to know how to buy the best Rasmalai from Cumilla.