River, lake and haor, Panchagarh
Maharajar Dighiমহারাজার দিঘি
- Time needed
- An hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
A vast old tank inside Bhitargarh, about 54 acres with its banks, traditionally said to have been dug under Maharaja Prithu.
At a glance
- Area with banks
- About 54 acres
About
The dighi measures roughly 800 by 400 yards with its high banks, which are lined with trees. The water is clear and the setting rural and calm, at Amarkhana union about 15 km from the town.
It is a pleasant place to sit after walking Bhitargarh. Families come on holidays; weekdays are quiet.
Getting there: With Bhitargarh, about 15 km north of Panchagarh town by auto.
Things to do
- Walk the banks after visiting Bhitargarh.
Good to know
- Do not swim; the tank is deep.
