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Shalban Vihara

Ruins of an 8th-century Buddhist monastery · Cumilla

📷 Ibrahim Husain Meraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
🗓️ Best timeOctober-March
⏱️ Time needed2-3 hours
💰 CostEntry BDT 10-20 (higher for foreigners)
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📖 About this place

Shalban Vihara is a vast ancient monastery on the Mainamati hills. About 150 cells and a central shrine structure remain. A site museum stands nearby. It is a must-see for history lovers.

🚌 How to go

From Cumilla town take a CNG or bus, 20-30 minutes, BDT 50-150. From Dhaka reach Cumilla by bus first.

🏨 Where to stay

Cumilla hotels cost BDT 800-3,000.

🍽️ Food

Taste the famous rasmalai and other local sweets.

📍 Nearby attractions

Mainamati War Cemetery, Kotbari, Dharmasagar Dighi

🛡️ Safety tips

A safe area; do not climb on the ruins.

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