River, lake and haor, Feni
Bijoy Singha Dighiবিজয় সিংহ দীঘি
- Time needed
- An hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
A 37-acre tank 2 km west of the town in front of the circuit house, said to have been dug by Bijoy Sen, founder of the Sen dynasty, in the 12th century: the town's walk and picnic ground.
At a glance
- Area
- About 37 acres
About
Whether a Sen king really cut it is unproven, but the tank is old, large and square, with high banks planted with trees, and it has been the district's best-known spot for as long as anyone remembers. The circuit house sits on one bank, there are benches and tea stalls, boats in the afternoon, and a crowd every evening and holiday. It is a short ride from Mohipal.
Getting there: Rickshaw or CNG from Mohipal or the station, 10 minutes, on the circuit house road.
Things to do
- Walk the four banks at sunset.
Good to know
- Holidays are crowded; weekday mornings are calm.
