The Dhaka Times Desk The flavor of travel should come in the history and traditions of the country when you want to take it. You can also gain knowledge about the history of the country by visiting Maharaja Dighi of Panchagarh.
Maharaja's Dighi is a historical pond located in Amarkhana Union, just 15 km from Panchagarh district headquarters. Which is named Maharaja Dighi. It is believed that this lake was dug during the reign of Maharaja Prithu in a 1500-year-old historical kingdom called Bhitargarh.
The total area of this large clear water reservoir including the banks is about 800 x 400 yards and the water depth is about 45 feet. There are also about 10 ghats around Maharaja Dighi surrounded by trees. It is said that King Prithu, along with his family and treasure, was attacked by a lower caste called "Kichaks" and committed suicide in this lake fearing destruction in contact with them.
It is known that every year on the occasion of Bengali New Year, a huge fair is organized on the bank of Maharaja's lake. At that time, visitors from various districts around the neighboring country of India also came to visit the fair.
how to go
You can go to Panchagarh from Shyamoli, College Gate or Gabtali bus terminal in capital Dhaka to Nabil, Hanif or Bablu Enterprise. Currently, a new inter-city train called Panchagarh Express also runs directly from Dhaka to Panchagarh. After alighting at Panchagarh, you can take a bus from Panchagarh bus terminal to Tentulia and get down in front of the board office and take a rickshaw or a van to see Dighi, which is 5 km away.
Again, from Panchagarh district headquarters, you will see the huge Maharaja Dighi if you go a little further along the road on the eastern side of the Panchagarh-Tentulia highway.
where will you stay
Staying in any place must be kept in mind. Because it is not possible to visit day by day. So there comes the matter of being there. Among the residential hotels located in Panchagarh city are notable residential hotels like Hotel Mouchak, Hotel Raj Nagar, Rokkhana Boarding, Hilton Boarding, Hotel HK Palace, Hotel Pritam, Hotel Islam etc. You can also contact the Circuit House and Dak Bungalow of Zilla Parishad to stay overnight if you wish. Although it is subject to permission.
where to eat
There are several food hotels in Panchagarh city. Among these are the fine dining hotels like Hotel Karotiya, Hotel Niribili, Hotel Mouchak, Hotel Highway and Hotel Hamza.
Some travel advice
# Be sure to avoid going deep into the forest on the right side of the lake to avoid unwanted trouble.
# will take around 2 to 3 hours to explore the entire place. So carry dry food and water if necessary.
Other Sightseeing Places in Panchagarh
Panchagarh district attractions include Banglabandha Zero Point, Tentulia to Kanchanjankha, Tea Gardens and Rocks Museum is one of the places to visit. After visiting Dighi you can visit these places.
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