Built around 1704 to 1728 CE by dewan Ramnath Bhaduri under the patronage of the Natore Raj, this monument at Hatikumrul in Ullapara is one of Bangladesh's most impressive Hindu architectural treasures. The square brick temple rises across three diminishing storeys and was originally crowned by nine ornamental pinnacles (ratnas), giving it the Navaratna designation. The outer walls are adorned with terracotta plaques displaying floral vines, geometric bands, and figurative motifs. The compound also includes two adjacent historic shrines dedicated to Shiva and Durga.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free entry; auto-rickshaw from Hatikumrul highway junction about ৳30–40
How to get to Hatikumrul Navaratna Temple
About 2 km west of Hatikumrul Interchange in Ullapara. Any highway bus towards Bogura or Natore passes the crossing; from there, a local auto-rickshaw reaches the temple in 10 minutes.
Sirajganj town is about 140 km from Dhaka, around 3.5 hours by road. Every way to get there is in the Sirajganj guide.
More to see in Sirajganj
Photo: Khalidrahman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Rabindra Kachharibari (Shahjadpur) রবীন্দ্র কাছারি বাড়ি (শাহজাদপুর)
The historic country estate of Rabindranath Tagore where he wrote some of his most celebrated short stories and poetry.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Admission roughly ৳20 for Bangladeshis, ৳100 for SAARC citizens, ৳200 for other foreigners; rickshaw in town about ৳30
Photo: S.M.M.Musabbir Uddin, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Sirajganj Jamuna Riverfront (Hard Point) সিরাজগঞ্জ হার্ড পয়েন্ট (যমুনা নদী)
The river protection embankment along the fierce Jamuna river, offering expansive water views, sunset walks, and country boat trips to river islands.
- Best time
- October to March for pleasant river breezes
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free to visit the promenade; country boat hire to sandy chars roughly ৳300–800 per boat
Photo: Palashrcz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Bangabandhu Bridge West Bank বঙ্গবন্ধু সেতু পশ্চিম তীর
The western approach and eco-park overlooking the landmark 4.8-kilometre bridge that spans the mighty Jamuna river.
- Best time
- Year-round, especially late afternoons and winter mornings
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Eco-park entry roughly ৳30; CNG auto-rickshaw from Sirajganj town about ৳150–200
Photo: Khalidrahman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Shahjadpur Dargah Mosque শাহজাদপুর দরগাহ মসজিদ
An ancient multi-domed brick mosque and shrine commemorating Sufi preacher Hazrat Makhdum Shah Daulah Shahid.
- Best time
- Year-round, particularly in winter
- Give it
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free entry; cycle rickshaw from Shahjadpur town center about ৳30