Mostly in ruins now, the 100-year-old Dinajpur Rajbari still pulls in the crowds, not because of its crumbling walls and moss-hewn pillars, but because of the two Hindu temples standing within its grounds. The one on the right as you enter – Durga Temple – has a large peaceful courtyard, but is, like the rest of the rajbari, largely in ruins. To the left, though, is the still-active Krishna Temple , slapped in bright and bold paint, and full of columns and statues. Thanks to Dinajpur’s Hindu population of around 38% (one of the highest in the country) this place is often heaving with devotees, making it a extremely lively place to visit. Some Hindu families live permanently in the yellow-wash houses built into the walls of the temple enclosure.
You can walk here from town (30 to 45 minutes). A rickshaw costs Tk 20 to Tk 30.
