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Fort and palace, Natore

Uttara Gonobhabanউত্তরা গণভবন

Time needed
One to two hours.
best months
Nov–Feb
Cost
Entry fee for visitors.

The palace of the Dighapatia rajas, now the government's official residence in the north: a moated compound with a clock-tower gate, Italian-style garden, statues and lily ponds.

At a glance

Built by
The Dighapatia rajas
From Natore town
About 3 km north

About

The Dighapatia family were offshoots of the Natore Raj, and their palace was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1897. After independence it was named Uttara Gonobhaban and kept as a residence for the head of government in the north, so parts may close when it is in use.

Inside the gate are the main palace, guest houses, a garden of marble statues and old trees, a cannon and ponds with lilies. A museum shows the family's furniture and objects.

Getting there: Auto-rickshaw from Natore town to Dighapatia, about 3 km.

Things to do

  • See the statue garden and the lily pond by the palace.

Good to know

  • Visiting may stop while officials are in residence; ask in town first.

Getting there

Read the Natore guide

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