Gorai Railway Bridge
গড়াই রেলসেতু
An old iron railway bridge over the Gorai at Kushtia, begun in 1865 and counted as the first major rail bridge in Bangladesh.
At a glance
- Where
- Kushtia district, Khulna division
- From Dhaka
- 205 km to Kushtia by road, 5–7 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and monsoon (Jun–Jul)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
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Work on the Gorai Railway Bridge began in 1865, when the line from Kushtia was being extended east towards Goalundo. It is described as the first major railway bridge in present-day Bangladesh. The iron spans over the Gorai, with sandbanks below in the dry season, make a quiet spot for an evening walk along the riverbank. Trains still cross it, so the bridge itself is not for walking.
How to get there
From Kushtia town take an easy-bike east towards the Gorai riverbank by the rail line.
Good to know
View it from the bank; do not walk on the bridge, as it is a live railway line.
Common questions
Where is Gorai Railway Bridge?
Gorai Railway Bridge is in Kushtia district, Khulna division, Bangladesh. Kushtia is about 205 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Gorai Railway Bridge from Dhaka?
First get to Kushtia, roughly 5–7 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Kushtia town take an easy-bike east towards the Gorai riverbank by the rail line.
When is the best time to visit Gorai Railway Bridge?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and monsoon (Jun–Jul). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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