Sherpur
Mymensingh Division

Sherpur Districtশেরপুর

Gazni and Madhutila in the lap of the Garo Hills.

Best time to visitNovember–March
How many days1–2 days
Places to see5

Places to see

  1. 1Gazni Abakash Kendra
  2. 2Madhutila Eco Park
  3. 3Panihata–Tarani hills
  4. 4Ghagra Laskar Bari Mosque
  5. 5Nayani Zamindar House

Where to stay

  1. 1Government rest houses at Gazni and Madhutila
  2. 2Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1Rice and polao of Tulshimala rice

Culture

Garo, Hajong and Koch cultures; fragrant Tulshimala rice has GI status.

History

Known as Dashkahania pargana in Mughal times.

How to get there

4–5 hours by bus from Dhaka.