Destination guide
Bithangal Baro Akhra
বিথাঙ্গল বাড় আখড়া
One of the oldest living Vaishnav pilgrimage sites in the country, in Bithangal village, Baniyachong — around 120 rooms and courtyards, and five centuries of continuous devotion. Visitors talk about its calm as much as its age.
History & significance
Believed to date to the 14th century — about five hundred years as a Vaishnav akhra; part of Baniyachong's long religious history.
How to get there
Habiganj → Baniyachong → Bithangal, ৳100–150; in monsoon a boat leg joins the route.
Entry fee
No verified entry fee yet
No entry fee reported.
Opening hours & best time
An active place of worship — daylight visits, respectfully.
Best time
Mornings or late afternoons; pairs with Sagar Dighi on the same Baniyachong run.
Traveller tips
Baniyachong itself is claimed to be one of the largest villages in Asia — the ride through it is part of the visit.
Location
The exact coordinates of this destination have not been verified yet, so no map location is shown.