Shalbon Vihara
An 8th-century Buddhist monastery mound at the heart of the Mainamati ruins, excavated from the Lalmai hills.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Shalbon Vihara 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.
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Where is Shalbon Vihara?
Shalbon Vihara is in Comilla district, Bangladesh, at 23.4372°N, 91.1198°E.
When is the best time to visit Shalbon Vihara?
The best season to visit Shalbon Vihara is Nov – Mar.
What is Shalbon Vihara known for?
An 8th-century Buddhist monastery mound at the heart of the Mainamati ruins, excavated from the Lalmai hills.