Places to Visit in Comilla: Comilla is said to be the third largest city in Bangladesh. Famous for its Khadi cloth and Rasmalai, Comilla has several popular attractions that can delight the travel-hungry people. This report is about 5 such places in the district.
5 Places to Visit in Comilla
1 . Shalban Buddhist Monastery
Shalbon bihar is one of the numerous ancient structures of the Lalmai-Mainamati archaeological site in the Comilla district. Shalban Vihar, surrounded by quiet shade, attracts the attention of travelers. It is one of the signs of the ancient civilization of Bangladesh.
The fourth king of the Deva dynasty, Sribhavadev, built this Buddhist temple. It is square in shape. Each arm of Shalban Bihar is 167.7 meters long.
There are a total of 155 rooms in Bihar. Each room has 3 niches wall where deities and oil lamps were kept.
12 smaller temples surround the main temple in the center of the Buddhist temple. History and nature together have created a different atmosphere in Comilla Shalban Vihar.
2. War Symmetry
The War Cemetery, located in Mainamati Cantonment, is the final resting place for the soldiers who lost their lives in the Second World War, which lasted from 1939 to 1945.
Here, 736 soldiers from different nations rest in peace. As visitors arrive, they walk down a broad path flanked by rows of graves, each adorned with beautiful flowering plants.
One notable feature is the exceptional grave at the front of the cemetery, where 23 graves encircle a central space.
Every November, the cemetery hosts a prayer meeting. Clergy from various religions gather to honor fallen soldiers and offer prayers.
This serene place serves as a reminder of wartime sacrifices, providing a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and remembrance.
3. BARD or Bangladesh Rural Development Academy :
It mainly conducts training and research for the development of rural communities. It was established in 1959 at Kotbari in Comilla district.
Bird’s main planner Dr. Akhter Hamid Khan. Bard’s academic divisions include Rural Administration and Local Government, Rural Economics and Management, Rural Education and Social Development, and Agriculture and Environment.
It consists of about 156 acres of land. Bard includes a training center, a large auditorium, a library, and a restaurant. There are plenty of places to roam around and play sports throughout the day. There is a huge botanical garden, with various plants surrounded by small hills.
4. Magic Paradise Park
An entertainment center located in the Kotbari area of the Comilla district. Magic Paradise Park is like a new world. Seeing the entrance gate will delight anyone, as it is fashioned after Disneyland, the World’s Largest Theme Foreign Cartoon.
A unique park with green nature and artificial touches. As you walk in, a massive city hall greets you. The park offers a variety of rides, including roller coasters and railroads, catering to kids and teenagers. There are 3 water rides on a small hill, which attract people very easily.
Artificial dinosaurs will appear as you climb up the mountain stairs. Amidst all this, a joyful atmosphere is created in the park with the rhythm of music.
5. Dharma Sagar
A large watercourse of 23.18 acres is located in Comilla city. Maharaja Dharmamanikya, ruler of the Tripura kingdom, dug this lake in 1458.
The purpose for which Maharaja excavated the Dharmasagar is no longer in use. For many years, people have satisfied their heart’s desires, but this vast lake remains unquenched.
Surrounded by green fields on three sides, Comilla Stadium is gray in the middle. It has become a recreation center for nature lovers.
