Constructed between 1890 and 1897 by the Dighapatia estate for Kumar Sharatkumar Roy and his brothers, this grand brick mansion features semi-circular archways and classical pilasters. Kumar Sharatkumar was an eminent historian who helped found the Varendra Research Society in 1910, gathering rare sculptures across the region. Following independence, the estate grounds were incorporated into the military cantonment at Qadirabad, which has helped keep the core mansion well preserved. Few casual tourists know the house exists, but travelers with valid identification can arrange to view the facade.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free to view from outside; CNG from Natore town about ৳150–200 each way
How to get to Dayarampur Rajbari
In Bagatipara upazila, about 22 km south-west of Natore town. Local CNG auto-rickshaws run to Qadirabad Cantonment gate in about 40 minutes.
Natore town is about 200 km from Dhaka, around 5 hours by road. Every way to get there is in the Natore guide.
Located within a military cantonment area; visitors must carry national photo identification and ask permission at the security post before photographing.
More to see in Natore
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The sprawling 18th-century moated palace of Rani Bhabani, with surviving residential wings, Shiva temples, and wide green grounds.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Small entry fee around ৳20 for Bangladeshis; rickshaw from the town center about ৳30
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A grand 18th-century palace complex with an Italianate clock tower gate and deer park, now the northern official residence of the head of state.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Entry roughly ৳30–50 for Bangladeshis, more for foreigners; auto-rickshaw from town about ৳50–80
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- Best time
- July to October for monsoon boating
- Give it
- Half a day
- Cost
- Boat hire roughly ৳1,000–2,000 for a 2-hour trip for a group; bus to Singra about ৳40