Name: Sompur Mahavihara
Address: Badalgachhi Upazila, Bangladesh, BD

Sompur Mahavihara is a point of interest, located at Badalgachhi Upazila, Bangladesh

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Badalgachhi Upazila

Added by Jopie, at 24 December 2016

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Moneem Sarkar

29 May 2018

Very popular place for the visitors. Historical, well environment, much pretty to say. I loved the place at my first visit and I continue my visit every time when I go home
Maruf Imtiaz

22 May 2018

The place is a nice picnic spot for the visitors. It's crowded almost all day long. Though the museum isn't much resourceful as it used to be. Because many resources have been transferred to the National Museum in Dhaka. But there are still many interesting things to see.
Md Tasnim Alam

21 May 2018

A typical monument of old architecture is sompur bihara. It is assumed that it is caused by a severe cyclone. It is formed in the dust. If there is a monastery, then there are many signs of Buddha available. I love this place
Anwar Ali

27 March 2018

Wow! Greatest in Bangladesh. The ruins of Mahayana Buddhist Monastery of 8th Century. Its architecture reveals the Buddhist concept of the universe Mandala. How great was the system of education was in the early ages. It feels great visiting that historical site.
Tintin Herge

13 March 2018

This is an 8th century Buddhist monastery and worth a visit. There's a museum with a number of artefacts. Location is a bit remote but the trip is worthy.
Nur Mohammad Howlader

08 March 2018

Very nice place for tourists. Communication system is not so good. Developers draw money without completing the projects.
MD. MAHMUDUNNABI MOHAN

01 March 2018

A great historical place for our country. You can visit there and find the excellence of the structural beauty of a temple.
Shadik Hasan

01 February 2018

Historical monuments. Have a museum inside. We can spend two and half hour happily with friends and family. There is only one restaurant for lunch and about five to ten shops for snacks food. Public transport are not much available here.
Hreed Smita

19 January 2018

one of the beautiful and historical place of Bangladesh and Asia. This place was basically Buddhist area.
বাংলাদেশ ও এশিয়ার একটি সুন্দর ও ঐতিহাসিক স্থান। এই জায়গা মূলত বৌদ্ধ ধর্মাবলম্বীরা ছিল।
et af de smukke og historiske steder i Bangladesh og Asien. Dette sted var dybest set buddhistiske område.
een van de mooie en historische plek van Bangladesh en Azië. Deze plaats was eigenlijk een boeddhistisch gebied.
l'un des lieux magnifiques et historiques du Bangladesh et de l'Asie. Cet endroit était fondamentalement bouddhiste.
uno de los hermosos e históricos lugares de Bangladesh y Asia. Este lugar era básicamente área budista.
een van die pragtige en historiese plekke van Bangladesh en Asië. Hierdie plek was basies Boeddhistiese gebied.
Universal Publications

15 November 2017

Somapura Mahavihara (Bengali: সোমপুর মহাবিহার Shompur Môhabihar) in Paharpur, Badalgachhi Upazila, Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist viharas in the Indian Subcontinent and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
The site houses the architectural remains of a vast Buddhist monastery, Somapura Mahavihara, covering 27 acres (11 ha). It was an important intellectual centre for Dharmic Traditions such as Buddhists (Buddha Dharma), Jains (Jaina Dharma) and Hindus (Sanatana Dharma) alike.The 21 acre (85,000 m²) complex has 177 cells, viharas, numerous stupas, temples and a number of other ancillary buildings.The outside walls with ornamental terracotta palques still display the influence of these three religions.
Shafiul Bashar

05 November 2017

This is one of the biggest Archaeological Moha Bihar of Bangladesh. Its physically so high than the other Bihar like Shalban Bihar from Comilla. Its Larger area or its around small Temples show us how powerful was this kingdom that's time.
Now a days its become a most visited site of Bangladesh for traveler. Although its so far from the capital. To enter into this area you have to buy entry ticket. At first you may see the big new garden after entrance with a lots of flower or beautiful trees. For completely enjoy and learn something from there you have to buy minimum 2-3 hours for yourself. You can learn a lot if you visit the museum of this Bihar. All historical story with introductory elements you can see there. so its nothing to enjoy this site if you don't visit their Museum.
After all it was all about this bihar which was the center of Religious tradition of Buddhist, Jains and Hindus.
T Shuvo

03 October 2017

That is a nice place undoubtedly Everyone will enjoy the natural beauty
Ariq Rahman

30 September 2017

I loved this place. Good for kids. Lovely
Md. Rezaul Karim

25 September 2017

Sompur Mahavihara, Paharpur Bihar is a historical World Heritage site for tour. Spectacular Building and monuments are here. Everyday many people visit here for pleasure.
Tanjima Tamrin

10 August 2017

One of the three world heritage sites in Bangladesh. Well maintained.
Shamim Ansary

08 August 2017

An iconic, historical and must see tourist spot in Bangladesh. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, this Somapura Mahavihara is an pure example of Buddhist viharas in the Indian Subcontinent. Built in 8th century AD in Gupta & Pala styles, this archaeological structure consists of 177 cells and a traditional Buddhist stupa in the centre. The 21 acre complex has cells, viharas, numerous stupas, temples and a number of other ancillary buildings.
Azad Rahman

02 August 2017

Very old historical place with awesome invironment and spectacular infrastructure.
Very healthy and attractive place for all.
Md Siddiqur Rahman

01 July 2017

Best place to know about ancient structure. I think modern civil engineer can learn more from here.
Saiful Islam

29 June 2017

The best way to visit any ancient structure or relic is to get back to that TIME mentally. Otherwise it will have no appeal to you. If you go there, please visit the museum adjacent to it.
ENGR. TAWHEED HASAN

25 April 2017

This is great place of historical interest of Bangladesh. Tremendous place to roam around.
Recommended place !!
K. M. Sharif Ur Rahman

29 March 2017

It's a Bangladeshi beautiful heritage, which became already a World Heritage also.
Fuad Hasan Gazi

04 March 2017

World heritage site in Paharpur, sompur, nowgaon. Nice place. Transport is not that good but nearer to railway station in Joypurhat. At present lot of picnic party is organized at its premises. It was a monastery of Buddhist.
Md. Abdullah Al Mamun

30 January 2017

Very well known place of Bengal history.The dream come true when I visited there. I read it at school history text book that Sompur is the capital of Paharpur . Now the place is well dressed and charming for visit.
Glen Hillol Khan

31 December 2016

A must visit place. thousand years old structure still standing and bearing the glorious past of Buddhism. It is the largest known Buddhist monastery South of the Himalayas.The gradual deposition of wind blown dust over this ruins for ages took the shape of a hill. Excavation started here from 1923. Nice work of structural engineering work.