HistoryHidden gem
Bhitargarh Fort
4.0Panchagarh · Rangpur
The remains of an old fort, thought to be pre-Mughal.
About
Tea gardens with Kanchenjunga views on clear days.
A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Panchagarh is in Rangpur Division. Best time to visit: Oct–Mar.
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Things to do
- Walk the main trail early in the morning
- Photograph the light at golden hour
- Pick up local snacks from nearby stalls
Photos
Photo: Kaziarif, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Map
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Food nearby
Panchagarh Tea
পঞ্চগড়ের চা
Fresh local tea from Tetulia gardens.
Panchagarh Pitha
পঞ্চগড়ের পিঠা
Rice cakes of the far north.
Panchagarh Mishti
পঞ্চগড়ের মিষ্টি
Traditional milk sweets.