Travel: Explore Comilla's beautiful surroundings

The Dhaka Times Desk You will have a really different feeling. Because Roopban Mura of Comilla is a historical place. What you see will fill your mind and you will know a lot of history.

Roopban Mura is the name of an archaeological site located in Kotbari, about 9 km from Comilla city. In the 1990s, one of the monuments of ancient history of Bangladesh located near the Comilla-Kalibazar road was excavated. It is said that this place is one of the signs of Rahim and Roopban's love. There are various incidents and stories of their unequal love around this historical place built in the midst of green nature.

Archeological excavations have recovered the ruins of a 34.14 and 25 meter vihara (monk's hermitage) and a 28.96 meter temple from Rupban Mura. A large elaborate Buddha image and 5 coins were also found from the eastern side of the temple, which are preserved in the Mainamati Museum. It is believed that these archaeological monuments were built between 7th and 12th centuries. Standing on the top of Roopban Mura's tall Vihar offers a mesmerizing view of the sunset. Therefore, many tourists from all over the country rush to visit Rupban Mura, including local residents of Comilla city, to spend the afternoon strolling and spending quiet time.

how to go

To go to Roopban Mura you have to come to Comilla district. Comilla can be reached by train and bus from Dhaka. From Kamalapur you can reach Comilla by various trains bound for Chittagong including Mahanagar Prabhati/Godhuli, Akashto Express, Paharika Express and Turna Nishita.

By road from Syedabad or Kamalapur bus stand in Dhaka, apart from non-AC/AC buses like Royal Coach, Asia Aircon, Asia Line, BRTC, Prince, Trisha, you can go to Chittagong or Feni to Comilla. Bus fare will be from 170 taka to 300 taka. Alight at Kotbari bus stand in Comilla by bus and you can reach Rupban Mura located on the hill between Bard and BGB establishments just south of Comilla-Kali Bazaar.

where will you stay

There are hotels of different quality in Comilla Kandirpar, Shimanagacha and Station Road. Among them are Hotel Sonali, Hotel Victoria Residential, Hotel Dream Land, Amania Rest House, Hotel Melody, Masum Rest House, Hotel Noor.

where to eat

On the way to Roopban Mura, you can dine at several good quality restaurants including Saudia Hotel, Irish Hill Highway Hotel, Hotel Mainamati, Jhal Bangla Restaurant, Ujan Highway, Anwar Hotel, Saqib Hotel and Liza Hotel. Of course, don't forget to taste the famous Rasmalai and Rasgolla, Bhagwati's Peda, Mithai's Malai Chop from Manoharpur, Comilla. These are popular and famous sweets.

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