Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur
UNESCO site — an 8th-century Buddhist monastery, once the largest south of the Himalayas.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur 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.
Naogaon is known for paharpur Somapura Mahavihara (UNESCO).
Sunrise and sunset at Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur today
Useful for planning the golden hour — 12:51 of daylight.
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Heritage NarayanganjFrequently asked questions about Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur
Where is Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur?
Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur is in Naogaon district, Bangladesh, at 25.0311°N, 88.9772°E.
When is the best time to visit Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur?
The best season to visit Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur is Nov – Mar.
What is Somapura Mahavihara, Paharpur known for?
UNESCO site — an 8th-century Buddhist monastery, once the largest south of the Himalayas.