Rajbari sits on the south bank of the Padma, where the great river is joined by the Jamuna. Its Goalanda and Daulatdia ghats have been gateways between Dhaka and the south-west for over a century, and the district keeps a sweet tooth and a literary heritage.
At a glance
- From Dhaka
- About 145 km by road, roughly 4–5 hours by bus or car
- Cost
- ৳650–2,200 per person a day for a room and meals (estimate)
- Best time
- Nov–Feb; Jul–Sep for the full river and hilsa
- Places to visit
- 4, including Godar Bazar Riverside, Daulatdia and Goalanda Ghat and Mir Mosharraf Hossain's Grave, Padamdi
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
- Daulatdia–Goalanda ghat
- Godar Bazar riverside
- Khir chomchom
- Mir Mosharraf Hossain
Places
Representative photo Place Godar Bazar Riverside
গোদার বাজার পদ্মার পাড়A popular Padma riverbank near Rajbari town, best at sunset with boats out on the water.
Place Daulatdia and Goalanda Ghat
দৌলতদিয়া ও গোয়ালন্দ ঘাটA historic ferry ghat near where the Jamuna joins the Padma, busy with ferries, trucks and fish sellers.
Representative photo Place Mir Mosharraf Hossain's Grave, Padamdi
মীর মশাররফ হোসেনের সমাধি, পদমদীThe village resting place of the author of Bishad Sindhu, with a memorial complex nearby.
Foods
Food Rajbari Khir Chomchom
রাজবাড়ীর ক্ষীর চমচমChomchom coated with crumbled khir, a rich, milky sweet Rajbari is proud of.
Food Goalanda Ghat Fish and Chicken Curry
গোয়ালন্দ ঘাটের মাছ ও মুরগির ঝোলThe spicy ghat-side curries that fed generations of steamer and ferry travellers.
Representative photo Food Rajbari Jamun
রাজবাড়ীর জামPurple-black jamun berries, harvested in early summer and sent to Dhaka by the tonne.
Traditions
Where to stay
Hotel prices in every district →- Budget hotel
- ৳600–1,500
- Good hotel
- ৳1,500–3,000
- Upscale / resort
- No data
This district's price range is estimated from nearby districts. Any hotels listed below have their own sourced prices.
Where these prices come from
Estimate: no sourced room prices were found for Rajbari; bands follow sourced prices in similar small district towns (Kushtia 500–2,000, Meherpur 500–2,000, Naogaon 500–3,000).
Prices come from newspapers, the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation website and the hotels' own listings. Call the hotel to check the rate before you book.
Where to eat, and what it costs
This district's meal costs are estimated from nearby districts. Any restaurants listed below have their own sourced prices.
Room and food together here come to roughly ৳650–2,200 per person a day
From a budget hotel and local eateries up to a good hotel and good restaurants. We assume two people share a room, so each pays half the room rate. Travel, tickets and upscale places are extra.
Restaurants and dish prices (1)
- Mahesh's Puri Barat bazar, Rajbari Sadar
- Aloo puri · ৳10/piece
- Chicken puri · ৳20/piece
- Chicken leg piece · ৳80/piece
- Mughlai · ৳150/piece
Local eateries 2026 prices · Source
Taste these
- Rajbari Khir Chomchom Sweet shops in Rajbari town
- Goalanda Ghat Fish and Chicken Curry Eateries at Daulatdia ghat
- Rajbari Jamun Bazaars in Rajbari town and Pangsha
Where these prices come from
No district-specific meal survey found; budget figures follow reported rice-hotel prices outside Dhaka (fish or meat meal 80-150 Tk, rice-bhorta-dal breakfast 20-50 Tk, 2023-2026) and mid figures follow the town's sit-down restaurants and chains where known. No priced menus found for Rajbari town or the Daulatdia ghat eateries.
Prices come from newspapers and the restaurants' own listings, and they change over time.
Common questions
What are the best places to visit in Rajbari?
The best known are Godar Bazar Riverside, Daulatdia and Goalanda Ghat, Mir Mosharraf Hossain's Grave, Padamdi and Kalyan Dighi. This guide covers 4 places to visit in Rajbari, each with how to get there and when to go.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Rajbari?
Rajbari is about 145 km from Dhaka by road. By bus or car it takes roughly 4–5 hours, depending on traffic.
How much does a trip to Rajbari cost?
A budget hotel room costs ৳600–1,500 a night, a good hotel ৳1,500–3,000. With two sharing a room, a room and meals come to about ৳650–2,200 per person a day. Travel to and from Dhaka is extra. Prices are estimates.
When is the best time to visit Rajbari?
Nov–Feb; Jul–Sep for the full river and hilsa.
What local food should you try in Rajbari?
Try Rajbari Khir Chomchom, Goalanda Ghat Fish and Chicken Curry and Rajbari Jamun. Each one's page says where to find it.
