Somapura Mahavihara পাহাড়পুর বৌদ্ধবিহার
Bogura, Bangladesh UNESCO World Heritage Site
Somapura Mahavihara is a vihara and ruins located in Badalgachhi Upazila, Bangladesh, and is designated as a World Heritage Site. It ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight among the 15 sights of the country on this site. Visitors can explore these historic ruins, which represent an important cultural landmark.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. January and December are cooler with average highs of 24 °C and 25 °C and lows of 11 °C and 13 °C respectively, alongside minimal rain of 10 mm on about 2 days. From May to September, monthly rainfall increases significantly, ranging from 214 mm in May to 393 mm in July, with rainy days numbering between 24 and 28 per month. March and April bring warmer temperatures reaching highs of 31 °C to 34 °C.
The nearest airport is Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, located 75 km away, while Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, India, is 195 km away. The site is located 204 km from Dhaka. For nearby travel, Mahasthangarh is located 37.7 km away and can be combined with a trip to the vihara.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is July, with about 393 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 14 | 23 | 74 | 214 | 317 | 393 | 292 | 308 | 158 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
