Mahasthangarh
Mahasthangarh is an archaeological site in the Bogura District of Bangladesh. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 15 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between November and February when the weather is cooler and rain is minimal. From January to March, daily highs range from 24 °C to 31 °C, while the wettest months are from May to September, with some months seeing nearly 400 mm of rain. The site is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, and the entry price is 200 Tk.
Mahasthangarh is 174 km from the capital, Dhaka. The nearest airport is Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi, which is 94 km away, though Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka is 164 km away. Travelers can also combine a visit with Somapura Mahavihara, which is about 38 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is July, with about 396 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 14 | 27 | 90 | 233 | 352 | 396 | 304 | 308 | 163 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
