Gaud



Gaud is a historical town in Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh and is an extension of Gour (West Bengal) in India

Understand
Gauda was the medieval capital of Bengal. It is virtually in ruins. The ruins of the historical city are divided between Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Once it was a well populated and magnificent city. The Muslim rulers, the Ilias Shah dynasty, built many monuments. Among those buildings some are located in the Bangladesh part of the city. These are all famous for their architectural beauty and have a great significance for the development of the Muslim architecture in Bengal. Though all of the monuments are now in badly damaged shape, the Archaeology Department of Bangladesh is trying to repair or reconstruct these.

Get in

 * Gaud is 38 km from Chapai Nawabganj. One can take the hassle of using an irregular bus service (takes about an hour) or hire a tempo.
 * The Bangladesh-India border is just beyond the Sona Masjid check post.

Sleep

 * Some accommodation is available at Chapai Nawabganj but better accommodation is there at Rajshahi, 34 km away.
 * Some accommodation is available at Chapai Nawabganj but better accommodation is there at Rajshahi, 34 km away.

Go next

 * Rajshahi