Mahasthangarh
The oldest urban archaeological site of Bangladesh — the ancient city of Pundranagara, 3rd century BCE.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Mahasthangarh is Nov – Mar. November to February is the easiest season for travel across Bangladesh generally — cool and dry — while the monsoon between June and September is when the haors, waterfalls and hills are at their most dramatic.
Bogura is known for mahasthangarh (oldest city), doi (sweet yogurt).
Sunrise and sunset at Mahasthangarh today
Useful for planning the golden hour — 12:51 of daylight.
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Where is Mahasthangarh?
Mahasthangarh is in Bogura district, Bangladesh, at 24.9667°N, 89.3417°E.
When is the best time to visit Mahasthangarh?
The best season to visit Mahasthangarh is Nov – Mar.
What is Mahasthangarh known for?
The oldest urban archaeological site of Bangladesh — the ancient city of Pundranagara, 3rd century BCE.