Fort and palace, Natore

Dayarampur Rajbariদয়ারামপুর রাজবাড়ি

Time needed
About an hour.
best months
Nov–Feb
Cost
Free where allowed.

The old palace of Dayaram Roy, the able officer of the Natore Raj who founded the Dighapatia house, at Bagatipara in the south of the district.

At a glance

Founder
Dayaram Roy

About

Dayaram Roy served Rani Bhabani's family and was rewarded with land of his own, the start of the Dighapatia estate. His family's house at Dayarampur is an older, plainer cousin of Uttara Gonobhaban.

The grounds lie inside a military area today, so access can be limited; ask locally before you go.

Getting there: Bus or CNG from Natore to Bagatipara.

Things to do

  • See it on the way between Natore and Lalpur.

Good to know

  • Carry ID; entry may need permission.

Getting there

Read the Natore guide

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Location

Dayarampur Rajbari, Natore

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