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🏛️ Heritage🏰 Zamindar house

Bhawal Rajbari Joydebpur

Old palace of the Bhawal rajas in Joydebpur town · Gazipur

🗓️ Best timeOctober-February
⏱️ Time needed1 hour
💰 CostUsually free entry
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📖 About this place

The Bhawal Rajbari in Joydebpur once served as the seat of the Bhawal zamindars. Time and damage have affected parts of it, but the architecture is still readable. The palace is linked to the famous Bhawal Sannyasi case. It is a little-known stop for history seekers.

🚌 How to go

From Joydebpur station a rickshaw takes 15 minutes for 50-100 BDT. Dhaka to Joydebpur by bus or train takes 1.5-2 hours.

🏨 Where to stay

Simple hotels in Joydebpur cost 1,000-3,000 BDT.

🍽️ Food

Joydebpur bazaar has rice meals and sweets.

📍 Nearby attractions

Bhawal National Park, Nuhash Polli

🛡️ Safety tips

Do not enter damaged parts of the building.

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