Choto Sona Mosque
ছোট সোনা মসজিদ
The 'gem of Gaur', a Sultanate-era stone mosque with exquisitely carved surfaces.
At a glance
- Where
- Chapainawabganj district, Rajshahi division
- From Dhaka
- 315 km to Chapainawabganj by road, 8–10 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Time needed
- About 1 h 30 min
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Built during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah around the turn of the 16th century, the Choto Sona Masjid is faced in stone carved with dense floral and geometric patterns. Its name, the Small Golden Mosque, comes from gilding that once covered the domes. It stands near the Sonamasjid border crossing, part of a cluster of monuments from the old city of Gaur. The carving around the doorways rewards slow, close looking.
How to get there
Buses and CNGs run from Chapainawabganj town to Sonamasjid in Shibganj upazila (about 1–1.5 hours).
Good to know
It is an active mosque, so dress modestly. Combine with Darasbari and the Tahkhana on the same trip.
Where to stay in Chapainawabganj
Common questions
Where is Choto Sona Mosque?
Choto Sona Mosque is in Chapainawabganj district, Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Chapainawabganj is about 315 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Choto Sona Mosque from Dhaka?
First get to Chapainawabganj, roughly 8–10 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Buses and CNGs run from Chapainawabganj town to Sonamasjid in Shibganj upazila (about 1–1.5 hours).
When is the best time to visit Choto Sona Mosque?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
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