30/05/2021 Gangatia zamindar's house in kishorganj (Bangladesh)

 Gangatia Zamindar's House

The Zamindari system has been abolished long ago, but Gangatia Jamidar Bari (Gangatia Jamidar Bari) located in Gobindpur Union in Hossainpur Upazila of Kishoreganj district has stood tall as a witness of the times. To the locals, the house is better known as 'Manob Babur Bari' after the present heir of the zamindar dynasty, Manabendra Chakraborty Chowdhury. This zamindar house, a symbol of ancient civilization, was built according to 18th century Greek architecture. The ornate house has a kachari house, nahabatkhana, court house and temple. Also, surrounded by a high wall, the Gangatia zamindar's house has a pond and a large green courtyard. All the structures, except the Kacharighar, are almost destroyed today, but every year people from different walks of life come to see the zamindar's house from far and wide to see the ancient architectural style of construction.

History of Gangatia zamindar house :--

It is known from history that the ancestors of Dinanath Chakraborty were a classical scholar of the Brahman tribe. They started settling near the Shiva temple south of the present zamindar's house in the 18th century. The journey of this present zamindar house started in the late 16th century with the help of Dinanath Chakraborty. He bought the first part of Hussainshahi Pargana from the English and started the first zamindari. Later, Babu Atul Chandra Chakraborty included Gangatia zamindar house from Gyanada Sundari Chowdhurani, zamindar of eighteen houses in 'Pattani' formula. During the British rule, the people of this area made special progress in education, culture and literary pursuits.

 In addition to this house, Manab Babu has a huge fish project one and a half kilos away from the zamindar's house. There you can effortlessly spend some beautiful time with nature.

Location :--

In Gobindpur union of Hossainpur upazila of Kishoreganj district. Kishoreganj is located at a distance of only 11 km from the district headquarters.

Ways to go: -

To go to Gangatia zamindar's house, you have to first come to Kishoreganj district headquarters. You can come to Kishoreganj by train or bus from Dhaka.

If you come to Kishoreganj by train from Dhaka, you can reach Kishoreganj by Kamalapur or Airport Railway Station at 7:15 in the morning. It costs (125 to 250) taka depending on the class to buy a train ticket from Dhaka to Kishoreganj. Get off at the station and rent an easybike for only (10 to 15) taka at the Battala intersection adjacent to Kishoreganj Sadar Hospital.

If you want to come by bus, take any bus going from Mohakhali or Golapbagh bus stand in Dhaka to Kishoreganj (fare 200-220 taka) and take Gaital bus in Kishoreganj. Let's rent only 5 takas from the bus stand at Battala corner adjacent to Kishoreganj Sadar Hospital.

From Battala junction you can rent CNG or easybike for Tk (25-30) per person, and go directly to Gangatia zamindar's house. If you want, you can bargain for a reserve CNG or easybike, if you take reservations, you will have to pay (220-260) taka. It will take (40 to 50) minutes to go. You can come to Gangatia Bazar and walk to the zamindar's house.

Where to eat:--

There are a few standard food hotels in the market next to the zamindar house. Besides, it is best to return to Kishoreganj and eat your favorite food in restaurants like Dhansindri, Cinnamon, Gangchil, Istikutum, Taj, Maasranga etc.

Accommodation:--

There is no arrangement to stay in Gangatia zamindar house area. However, in Kishoreganj Sadar there are several good quality residential hotels called River View, Gangchil, Nirala, Ujanbhati, Castle Salam. Besides, you can stay in the government post office bungalow of the district headquarters, subject to permission.

(Note: The main gate of the zamindar's house is closed due to Corona. You can't enter inside now. I hope it will be open to the public later.)

The next update will be informed, now those who are planning to come here can cancel the tour. Especially, I went inside with permission. Even if you want to, you can't go with permission. Cancel So Tour)

Apart from the Gangatia zamindar's house, the popular tourist destinations near Kishoreganj district town are:--

Open stage and watchtower

Historic Sholakia Eidgah

Jangalbari: The second capital of Isha Khan

Historic Pagla Mosque

Shiva temple of poet Chandrabati

Chamta Ghat

Mithamin Haor

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