Archaeological site, Nilphamari
Harishchandra's Pathহরিশচন্দ্রের পাঠ
- Time needed
- About an hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
Ruins in Khutamara union of Jaldhaka named after King Harishchandra, a generous ruler of local legend whose story is still sung in palagan and jatra.
At a glance
- Union
- Khutamara, Jaldhaka
About
Old bricks and mounds are scattered through the village that carries the king's name. Folk tradition says his daughter Adhuna married King Gopichandra, a tale told in many local songs.
There is little to see beyond the mounds, so come for the story and the countryside, ideally together with Dharmapal's garh.
Getting there: By auto from Jaldhaka or Nilphamari town.
Things to do
- Ask villagers for the stories of Harishchandra.
Good to know
- Do not take bricks from the site.
