📖 About this place
Kantajew is Dinajpur's best-known monument, begun by Raja Pran Nath and completed by his son Ramnath. Its three tiers are covered in thousands of terracotta plaques showing epic stories and scenes of everyday life. The open grounds and village setting are lovely for photos. It features on a tentative list for world heritage recognition.
🚌 How to go
From Dinajpur town take a CNG or auto-rickshaw for about 20 km, 40–50 minutes, BDT 200–400. From Dhaka go via Dinajpur town.
🏨 Where to stay
Hotels in Dinajpur town range from BDT 1,000 to 4,000. Government rest houses are also available.
🍽️ Food
Try mutton rezala, chitoi pitha and Katarivog rice dishes in town.
📍 Nearby attractions
Ramsagar National Park, Dinajpur Rajbari, Nayabad Mosque
🛡️ Safety tips
Do not touch the delicate terracotta panels. Village roads can be muddy in the monsoon.
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