Bijoypur China-Clay Hills
বিজয়পুর সাদামাটির পাহাড়
White and pink clay hills cut by mining, with startling blue-green water in the pits below.
At a glance
- Where
- Netrokona district, Mymensingh division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 2 h
At Bijoypur near Durgapur, low hills are made of white kaolin (china clay) mined for ceramics. Years of digging have left terraced slopes of white, cream and pinkish clay beside pools of turquoise and green water. The contrast with the green hills and the sky makes it one of the most photographed landscapes in northern Bangladesh. Paths can be slippery, especially after rain.
How to get there
From Birisiri cross the Someshwari by ferry or boat, then take an auto or motorbike to Bijoypur.
Good to know
Stay away from active mining edges and do not swim in the pits.
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Common questions
Where is Bijoypur China-Clay Hills?
Bijoypur China-Clay Hills is in Netrokona district, Mymensingh division, Bangladesh. Netrokona is about 150 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Bijoypur China-Clay Hills?
From Birisiri cross the Someshwari by ferry or boat, then take an auto or motorbike to Bijoypur.
When is the best time to visit Bijoypur China-Clay Hills?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 2 h for the visit.
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