Destination guide
Shamsher Gazi's Dighi and Tunnel
শমশের গাজীর দীঘি ও সুড়ঙ্গ
At Champaknagar in Chhagalnaiya stands the roughly 15-acre fort complex of anti-British hero Shamsher Gazi — a large tank, fort ruins and the famous tunnel. A must for history lovers.
History & significance
Shamsher Gazi was the region's anti-British conqueror. Stories swirl around his tank and fort tunnel — many insist it once ran all the way to Agartala. True or not, the legend alone draws visitors.
How to get there
Bus or CNG from Feni town to Chhagalnaiya, then on to Champaknagar — a reserved vehicle is the most comfortable option. Locals know the spot by name.
Entry fee
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Opening hours & best time
Visit in daylight — no fixed schedule on record.
Best time
Winter mornings are the most comfortable.
Traveller tips
The area is near the border — obey the BGB signboards and don't push towards the frontier.
Carry a torch before entering the tunnel — it is dark and low.
Treat tunnel legends as legends — enjoy the story and the site together.
Location
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