Puthia Rajbari, Rajshahi
Maharani Hemantakumari Devi resides in Puthia Rajbari or Panchani Zamindarbari. Rajshahi’s Puthia Rajbari is a part of Bengal’s archaeological legacy. The present two-story rectangular palace was constructed in 1895 by Maharani Hemantakumari Devi in a lovely Indo-European design. Only 1 kilometer separates Rajshahi-Natore highway from Puthia Rajbari, which is located 30 kilometres from Rajshahi divisional city. The entrance to the two-story, multi-chambered Puthia Rajbari is through a lion door on the north side. From here, zamindars or kings used to manage their regal affairs. Laskarpur Degree College is currently operating out of the Puthia Rajbari under the direction of the Directorate of Archaeology. There are also a number of striking temples in this area. Puthia is also known as the “city of temples” for this reason.
There are several names for the moats that encircle Puthia Rajbari. In Rajbari, there is a sizable pond known as Shyamsagar in addition to Shiva Sarovar, also known as Shivsagar, Marachowki, Bekichowki, Gopalchowki, and Govinda Sarovar moats. Here, zamindar-built temples and two palaces still survive. The four-story Puthia Dol temple, the enormous Shiva temple or Bhubaneswar temple built in 1823 AD, the large Ahnik temple constructed in the Dochala style, the Govinda temple situated on the grounds of the Puthia Panchani zamindar bari, and others are among them. Daily hours for Puthia Rajbari are 9 am to 5 pm.
How to get to Puthia Rajbari?
From Rajshahi city, take any bus headed for Natore, and get off at the Puthia bus stop on the Rajshahi-Natore highway. From the bus stop, it takes 5–10 minutes to walk to Puthia Rajbari. If you like, you can ride in a rickshaw. About 1 mile separates you from the bus stop.
Where will you stay
Motel owned by Bangladesh Tourism Corporation:
A short distance from Rajshahi Zoo. Bookings can be made from Dhaka. Rent: 1,900 for a single AC room, 2,600 for a double AC room, and 4,600 for a suite. Call 02-8833229, 02-8834600 (Dhaka), or 0721-775237 (Rajshahi) for more information. Location of Hotel Nice International in Ganakpara. Please call 0721-776188.
International Hotel Dallas:
Situated in Bindu Mor. Phone number: 0721-8811470 Location of Hotel Mukta International: Saheb Bazar. Please call 0721-771100. Malopara’s Hotel Shukran is situated there. Please call 0721-771817.