Bayazid Bostami Shrine
বায়েজিদ বোস্তামীর মাজার
A hilltop shrine famous for its pond of rare black softshell turtles, fed by pilgrims every day.
At a glance
- Where
- Chattogram district, Chattogram division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
This shrine in the north of the city is dedicated to the Persian Sufi saint Bayazid Bostami, and draws a steady flow of visitors. Below the shrine is a large pond that is home to black softshell turtles, a species that is almost extinct in the wild. Pilgrims buy bread and bananas to feed them, and the turtles surface lazily to take the offerings. It is a calm, devotional place with a long history in Chattogram's spiritual life.
How to get there
In the Bayazid area of the city, easy to reach by CNG or ride-share.
Good to know
Dress modestly. Feed the turtles only with what is sold for that purpose.
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Common questions
Where is Bayazid Bostami Shrine?
Bayazid Bostami Shrine is in Chattogram district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Chattogram is about 250 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Bayazid Bostami Shrine?
In the Bayazid area of the city, easy to reach by CNG or ride-share.
When is the best time to visit Bayazid Bostami Shrine?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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