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Barishal division · পিরোজপুর

Pirojpur travel guide

Floating monsoon guava markets, artisan boat-building yards, and a rare 20th-century all-timber mosque.

Places to visitPlan a trip to Pirojpur

Photo: Muhammad Amdad Hossain, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Pirojpur occupies the western edge of the division along the Baleshwar and Kocha rivers, where rural life unfolds along a labyrinth of tidal creeks. During July and August, farmers gather in wooden dinghies at Kuriana and Atghar to sell freshly harvested guavas and hog plums directly on the water. Inland, travellers discover historic zamindar temples at Rayerkathi and the remarkable wooden Momin Mosque in Mathbaria.

From Dhaka
About 205 km, 4.5 hours by road
Best time
October to March
A day costs
About ৳1,200 to ৳4,900 per person

What Pirojpur is famous for

  • Guavas পেয়ারা
  • Hog plum আমড়া
  • Wooden boats কাঠের নৌকা
  • Bhandaria sweets ভান্ডারিয়ার মিষ্টি
  • Coconut & betel nut নারিকেল ও সুপারি

How Pirojpur got its name

The name is said to come from Firozpur, named in memory of Firoz Shah, a son of the Mughal governor Shah Shuja who died in this region. Local folklore also links the name to an early zamindar named Firoz Uddin Sardar.

Places to visit in Pirojpur

  1. Atghar Kuriana Floating Guava Market, Pirojpur
    Photo: Anindita Roy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Market

    Atghar Kuriana Floating Guava Market আটঘর কুড়িয়ানা ভাসমান পেয়ারা বাজার

    Twin waterborne markets in Nesarabad where farmers gather by boat across canal intersections to auction fresh summer guavas.

    Best time
    July to September (peak fruit season)
    Give it
    Half a day
    Cost
    Small wooden boat hire roughly ৳600–1,000 for 2 hours; auto-rickshaw from town about ৳150–200
  2. Rayerkathi Zamindar Bari and Shiva Temples, Pirojpur
    Photo: Radman Siddiki, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Heritage site

    Rayerkathi Zamindar Bari and Shiva Temples রায়েরকাঠি জমিদার বাড়ি ও শিব মন্দির

    A four-century-old zamindar palace complex in Pirojpur Sadar with ornate multi-pinnacled terracotta Shiva temples.

    Best time
    October to March
    Give it
    1–2 hours
    Cost
    Entry free; rickshaw from town centre roughly ৳30–50 each way
  3. River

    Hularhat River Port হুলারহাট নদী বন্দর

    A historic launch terminal on the Kaliganga River where passenger paddle steamers and modern double-decker launches dock.

    Best time
    October to March
    Give it
    About an hour
    Cost
    Free to visit; auto-rickshaw from Pirojpur town roughly ৳30–40

Unseen Pirojpur: the lesser-known places

Quieter spots most visitors miss. Go with a local driver or ask us to arrange one.

  1. Momin Mosque, Pirojpur
    Photo: Md. Kawsar Hossen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Place of worship · Lesser known

    Momin Mosque মমিন মসজিদ

    An intricately carved early-20th-century wooden mosque built in Mathbaria entirely without iron nails.

    Best time
    October to March
    Give it
    Half a day
    Cost
    Entry free; bus from Pirojpur to Mathbaria about ৳70–90 each way; local auto roughly ৳30–40

How to get to Pirojpur

  • Direct AC and non-AC buses run from Sayedabad and Gabtoli in Dhaka via the Padma Bridge and Bekutia Bridge directly to Pirojpur town in 4 to 4.5 hours.
  • Overnight passenger launches depart Sadarghat in Dhaka in the evening for Hularhat river port near Pirojpur, arriving by morning; local autos connect to town in 15 minutes.

Where to stay in Pirojpur

Rooms run from about ৳600 a night for a simple hotel, around ৳1,600 mid-range and ৳3,800 or more for the most comfortable. Prices are approximate.

  • Hotel Relax Residential, Sadar Road, Pirojpur
  • Hotel Rajani, Club Road, Pirojpur
  • Hotels around Sadar Road and Hularhat Ghat

What to eat in Pirojpur

Sweet guavas and crunchy hog plums picked straight from canal groves are the summer highlight. Sweet shops prepare spongy rasgullas and sandesh, while local eateries serve fresh Baleshwar river fish with mustard and spicy shutki bhorta.

Near Pirojpur

Districts close enough to add to the same trip.

Visiting Pirojpur: questions people ask

What is Pirojpur famous for?+

Pirojpur is known for Guavas, Hog plum, Wooden boats, Bhandaria sweets and Coconut & betel nut. Floating monsoon guava markets, artisan boat-building yards, and a rare 20th-century all-timber mosque.

How do I get to Pirojpur from Dhaka?+

Pirojpur is about 205 km from Dhaka by road, around 4.5 hours. Direct AC and non-AC buses run from Sayedabad and Gabtoli in Dhaka via the Padma Bridge and Bekutia Bridge directly to Pirojpur town in 4 to 4.5 hours. Overnight passenger launches depart Sadarghat in Dhaka in the evening for Hularhat river port near Pirojpur, arriving by morning; local autos connect to town in 15 minutes. A Marks Aviation private car from Dhaka is ৳12,000 one way, our published fare.

What is the best time to visit Pirojpur?+

October to March suits most of its places. Atghar Kuriana Floating Guava Market is best july to September (peak fruit season), Rayerkathi Zamindar Bari and Shiva Temples is best october to March and Momin Mosque is best october to March.

How much does a trip to Pirojpur cost?+

Allow roughly ৳1,200 to ৳4,900 per person a day for a room, meals and local transport, depending on comfort. Rooms run from about ৳600 to ৳3,800 a night. These are estimates; ask us for a firm quote.

What are the lesser-known places in Pirojpur?+

For the unseen side of Pirojpur, look beyond Atghar Kuriana Floating Guava Market and Rayerkathi Zamindar Bari and Shiva Temples to Momin Mosque. An intricately carved early-20th-century wooden mosque built in Mathbaria entirely without iron nails.

Costs, distances and opening details are approximate and change; check before you travel. Marks Aviation car-hire fares are our published list.