Atghar-Kuriana Floating Guava Market
A canal-top guava market held among boats at Swarupkathi
How to go: From Pirojpur town a bus to Swarupkathi takes 45–60 minutes for BDT 50–120. Then a van or…
🛶 River & island🛒 Floating market
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Barishal Division
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Pirojpur
Floating guava markets, canals and historic mosques
📍 From Dhaka220 km
⏱️ Travel time6–7 h (bus)
💰 Daily costBDT 1,200–2,500 per day
🗺️ Places3
Pirojpur is a green district laced with rivers and canals, best known for the Atghar-Kuriana floating guava market. Its old mosques and zamindar houses draw history lovers. It is a lovely southern destination for exploring by waterways.
🚌 How to reach from Dhaka
Buses from Dhaka's Gabtoli take 6–8 hours and cost BDT 600–1,200. You can also launch to Barishal and take a bus to Pirojpur in 1.5–2 hours for BDT 100–200.
🍛 Famous food & products
Guavahog plumhilsacoconut
📍 Places to visit in Pirojpur
Shankarpasha Shahi Mosque
A historic royal mosque in an old architectural style
How to go: From Pirojpur town a rickshaw or CNG takes 15–25 minutes for BDT 30–100.
🏛️ Heritage🕌 Religious site
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Baleshwar River at Mathbaria
A quiet southern river good for boat rides and mangrove views
How to go: From Pirojpur a bus to Mathbaria takes 1.5–2 hours for BDT 100–200. From there a van or a…
🛶 River & island
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Other districts in Barishal
⚠️ Fares, costs and hotel details are approximate and change over time. Verify before you travel. Check official advisories before visiting hill areas or islands.