Fort and palace, Jashore
Chanchra Rajbariচাঁচড়া রাজবাড়ি
- Time needed
- An hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
The old zamindar house of Chanchra on the edge of Jashore town, from the 18th or 19th century, with temples built by the family; now in poor repair.
At a glance
- Built
- 18th–19th century
About
The Chanchra family were among the leading landholders of old Jashore. Little is recorded of who founded the house, but the temples on the estate are its best-kept parts.
Visit for the atmosphere of a fading estate rather than a restored palace, and treat the buildings with care.
Getting there: Chanchra is on the town's southern edge, a short rickshaw or easy-bike ride.
Things to do
- See the estate temples.
Good to know
- Old walls are unsafe; do not climb.
