Buddhist vihara and pagoda, Bogura
Vasu Viharaভাসু বিহার
- Time needed
- About an hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free or a small fee.
The excavated remains of two Buddhist monasteries and a temple, about 6 km west of Mahasthangarh, known locally as Narapatir Dhap.
At a glance
- Excavated
- 1973–74 onward
- Local name
- Narapatir Dhap
About
Digs from 1973–74 found two rectangular monasteries of the late Gupta period, with rows of monks' cells around open courts, and a temple of near cross shape. The thick walls and stairs stand clear of the ground.
It is quieter than Mahasthangarh and worth the short detour through village roads.
Getting there: About 6 km west of Mahasthangarh, at Bihar village in Shibganj.
Things to do
- Walk round the monks' cells of the larger monastery.
Good to know
- Hire a CNG from Mahasthangarh for the round trip.
