River, lake and haor, Nilphamari
Nilsagarনীলসাগর
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- A small entry ticket.
A large old tank about 14 km north-west of Nilphamari town, also called Birat or Binna dighi, with tree-lined banks and crowds of migratory birds in winter.
At a glance
- Also called
- Birat dighi, Binna dighi
- Distance
- About 14 km from the town
About
Nobody knows exactly who dug it; local stories tie it to the ancient king Virat. It took the name Nilsagar after independence and has since been tidied into a park, with paths along the banks and a brick ghat that the Department of Archaeology lists as protected.
Come on a winter morning, when ducks cover the water and the mist lifts off it. Weekends and holidays are busy with picnic groups.
Getting there: Auto or easy-bike from Chowrangi mor in Nilphamari town, about 30 minutes.
Things to do
- Walk the banks early to see the winter birds.
Good to know
- Keep your distance from the birds; do not feed them.
