Rangpur Division district, Bangladesh

Places to visit near Rangpur

Rangpur is a city in Rangpur Division district, Bangladesh, home to about 343,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 15 temples, 30 mosques & dargahs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rangpur Zoo (1 km), Tajhat Palace (5 km) and Mithapukur Bazar Jame Mosque, Mosque (25 km).

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Rangpur, Bangladesh
Rangpur, Rangpur Division district, Bangladesh. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rangpur at a glance

Location
Rangpur Division district, Bangladesh
Population
about 343,122
Coordinates
25.7466° N, 89.2517° E
Places within 50 km
85 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Railway station
Abutara Halt (ABW), 62 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 174 km

Top places to visit near Rangpur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rangpur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Rangpur, by type

Forts & heritage near Rangpur

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rangpur. The closest is Paira Chattar (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Rangpur

39 temples within 100 km of Rangpur. The closest is Rangpur Dharmasabha Temple (1 km); the best-known is Guptapara Mondir, Hindu Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rangpur

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rangpur. The closest is Senpara Mosjid (1 km); the best-known is Marcus Mosjid Rangpur Khamarpara (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rangpur

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rangpur. The closest is Rangpur Zoo (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rangpur

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rangpur. The closest is Neel Doriya (58 km); the best-known is Madan Mohan Bari Lake (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Rangpur

7 museums within 100 km of Rangpur. The closest is Rajbari,Tajhat,Rangpur (1 km); the best-known is Tajhat Palace (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rangpur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rangpur
  2. 1 km Rangpur Zoo · nature spot, Rangpur Division
  3. 1 km Paira Chattar · heritage site, Rangpur Division
  4. 5 km Tajhat Palace · palace, Rangpur Division
  5. 4 km Shapla Chattar · heritage site, Rangpur Division
  6. 1 km Guptapara Mondir, Hindu Temple · temple, Rangpur Division
  7. 1 km Back to Rangpur

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How to reach Rangpur

  • By train: Abutara Halt (ABW) — about 62 km from the centre
  • By train: New Cooch Behar (NCB) — about 89 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 174 km by road
  • By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), Guwahati — about 296 km by road

All places near Rangpur by distance

Within 15 km of Rangpur

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Rangpur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2556Paira Chattar (1 km)
Temples1539Rangpur Dharmasabha Temple (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3035Senpara Mosjid (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens424Rangpur Zoo (1 km)
Other attractions418স্মৃতি মিনার (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs011Neel Doriya (58 km)
Museums47Rajbari,Tajhat,Rangpur (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints04মাতাসাগর মোড় (76 km)
Parks13Shopnopuri Artificial Amusement Park (41 km)
Buddhist sites12Chandrapur Temple (40 km)
Churches11Ashratpur Eidgah আশরতপুর ঈদগাহ (5 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Holhonia River (76 km)

Rangpur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Rangpur?

Rangpur Zoo (nature spot, about 1 km), Tajhat Palace (palace, about 5 km), Guptapara Mondir, Hindu Temple (temple, about 1 km), Paira Chattar (heritage site, about 1 km), Shapla Chattar (heritage site, about 1 km), Shahid Abu Sayed Square (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rangpur?

85 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 15 temples, 30 mosques & dargahs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Rangpur?

Paira Chattar, about 1 km by road; Shapla Chattar (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Rangpur?

Rangpur Dharmasabha Temple, about 1 km by road; Palpara,Rangpur,Bangladesh (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Rangpur?

Senpara Mosjid, about 1 km by road; New Shenpara Jame Masjid, Mosque (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rangpur?

Start in Rangpur, visit Rangpur Zoo, then Paira Chattar, then Tajhat Palace, then Shapla Chattar, then Guptapara Mondir, Hindu Temple, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Rangpur?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Rangpur?

By train: Abutara Halt (ABW), about 62 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 174 km by road.

Towns near Rangpur

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rangpur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rangpur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.