Cumilla

Rasmalai, khadi and the ruins of Mainamati

Cumilla, an old town on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, is known for its rasmalai, khadi cloth and the Buddhist ruins of the Lalmai-Mainamati hills. It makes an easy day trip from Dhaka, combining archaeology, a Second World War cemetery and the historic Dharmasagar tank.

Cumilla is famous for

Rasmalai Khadi cloth Mainamati-Lalmai ruins Mainamati War Cemetery BARD, Kotbari

Places to visit in Cumilla

Archaeological

Shalban Vihara

Cumilla 2 hrs

Excavated ruins of a large 7th-12th century Buddhist monastery in the Mainamati hills, with 115 monks' cells.

Museum

Mainamati Museum

Cumilla 1 hrs

The site museum beside Shalban Vihara, displaying terracotta plaques, bronze Buddhas and coins from the Mainamati ruins.

Historical

Mainamati War Cemetery

Cumilla 1 hrs

A peaceful WWII Commonwealth cemetery near Cumilla Cantonment, with over 700 graves among lawns and trees.

Lake

Dharmasagar Dighi

Cumilla 1.5 hrs

A huge 15th-century tank in the heart of Cumilla town, lined with shady walkways and lakeside cafes.

Where to stay

Name	Type	Level	Per night (approx.)
BARD Guest House Kotbari, Cumilla	Rest House	Budget	৳1,500 – ৳3,500