Chattogram Division district, Bangladesh

Places to visit near Sonamura

Sonamura is a town in Chattogram Division district, Bangladesh, home to about 10,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 temples and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Neermahal (8 km), Dhormo Sagor (11 km) and Shalban Vihara (18 km).

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Sonamura at a glance

Location
Chattogram Division district, Bangladesh
Population
about 10,821
Coordinates
23.4755° N, 91.2659° E
Places within 50 km
81 (12 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
Agartala (AGTL), 44 km
Airport
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), 57 km

Top places to visit near Sonamura

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sonamura: 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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Forts & heritage near Sonamura

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sonamura. The closest is কটক বাজার মুক্তিযুদ্ধ স্মৃতি সৌধ (3 km); the best-known is Neermahal (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sonamura

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sonamura. The closest is Bgdcl Garden (8 km); the best-known is Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary & Zoo (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Sonamura

29 temples within 100 km of Sonamura. The closest is Comilla Jagannath Temple (7 km); the best-known is Tripurasundari Shaktipeeth (Matabari Temple) (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sonamura

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sonamura. The closest is Shah Shuja Mosque (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sonamura

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sonamura. The closest is Chatkhil Daroga Bari (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Sonamura

10 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sonamura. The closest is Shalbon Vihara (18 km); the best-known is Boxanagar Buddhist Stupa (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sonamura

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sonamura
  2. 11 km Dhormo Sagor · lake, Chattogram Division
  3. 34 km Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary & Zoo · sanctuary, Sepahijala
  4. 31 km Tripurasundari Shaktipeeth (Matabari Temple) · temple, Gomti
  5. 23 km Neermahal · heritage site, Sepahijala
  6. 1 km Rudrasagar Lake · lake, Sepahijala
  7. 7 km Back to Sonamura

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How to reach Sonamura

  • By train: Agartala (AGTL) — about 44 km from the centre
  • By air: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), Agartala — about 57 km by road
  • By air: Lengpui Airport (AJL), Aizawl (Lengpui) — about 180 km by road

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Within 15 km of Sonamura

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sonamura by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2870কটক বাজার মুক্তিযুদ্ধ স্মৃতি সৌধ (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1529Bgdcl Garden (8 km)
Temples1029Comilla Jagannath Temple (7 km)
Mosques & dargahs525Shah Shuja Mosque (10 km)
Other attractions315West Dhonmuri Eidgah Moydan পশ্চ‌িম ধনমুড়ী ঈদগাহ ময়দান (36 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints413Chatkhil Daroga Bari (15 km)
Buddhist sites310Shalbon Vihara (18 km)
Museums48Mainamati Museum (18 km)
Waterfalls28খুমের জলাধার সন্ধানে (38 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Rudrasagar Lake (7 km)
Parks24Magic Paradise Park (19 km)
Beaches & coast03Mohonpur Tourist Centre (86 km)
Caves12Chabimura Cave (44 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Narkel Kunj Island (75 km)

Sonamura: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sonamura?

Neermahal (heritage site, about 8 km), Dhormo Sagor (lake, about 11 km), Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary & Zoo (sanctuary, about 28 km), Tripurasundari Shaktipeeth (Matabari Temple) (temple, about 30 km), Rudrasagar Lake (lake, about 7 km), Shalban Vihara (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 temples, 5 mosques & dargahs, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Sonamura?

কটক বাজার মুক্তিযুদ্ধ স্মৃতি সৌধ, about 3 km by road; Neermahal (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sonamura?

Bgdcl Garden, about 8 km by road; Digital Garden (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Sonamura?

Comilla Jagannath Temple, about 7 km by road; Chandimura Mandir (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sonamura?

Start in Sonamura, visit Dhormo Sagor, then Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary & Zoo, then Tripurasundari Shaktipeeth (Matabari Temple), then Neermahal, then Rudrasagar Lake, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sonamura?

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 Sonamura?

By train: Agartala (AGTL), about 44 km away. By air: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), about 57 km by road.

Towns near Sonamura

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