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Akhaura Railway Junction & Land Port

Historic rail junction near the Indian border · Brahmanbaria

🗓️ Best timeNovember-February
⏱️ Time needed2-3 hours
💰 CostFree to visit; only transport costs
👨‍👩‍👧 Family / budget—   💸 ✅

📖 About this place

Akhaura Junction is one of the older rail stations in the region and remains busy. A nearby land port handles trade with India's Tripura. Linked to the Liberation War, it interests history lovers and sees few crowds.

🚌 How to go

From Dhaka's Kamalapur it is 2.5-3.5 hours by train, BDT 150-400. From Brahmanbaria town take a bus or local train, 30-45 minutes.

🏨 Where to stay

Simple hotels in Akhaura or Brahmanbaria cost BDT 600-1,800.

🍽️ Food

Tea and fried snacks are sold near the station.

📍 Nearby attractions

Titas River, Brahmanbaria town

🛡️ Safety tips

Near the border follow security instructions before taking photos.

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