Mainamati, Comilla

Name: Mainamati
Address: Comilla, Bangladesh
Telephone: +880 1873-328002

#3 among attractions in Comilla

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Moinamoti is an isolated low, dimpled range of hills, dotted with more than 50 ancient Buddhist settlements dating between the 8th and 12th century CE. It was part of the ancient Tripura division of Bengal. It extends through the centre of the district of Comilla in Bangladesh. Moinamoti is located almost 8 miles from the city of Comilla. It is the home of one of the most important Buddhist archaeological sites in the region. Comilla Cantonment is located nearby and houses a beautiful colonial era cemetery. Mainamati is named for the Chandra queen of the same name, mother of Govindachandra. Mainamati is 114 kilometers from Dhaka city through National Highway 1 and is nearly 162 kilometers from Chittagong. Also, there is a Buddhist temple beside it. ()

Local name: ময়নামতীCoordinates: 23°25'25"N, 91°8'14"E

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Comilla Bangladesh

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+880 1873-328002

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Mainamati – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shalban Vihara, Mainamati War Cemetery, Comilla Zoo, Comilla Jagannath Temple.

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Archaeological site
Shalban Vihara, Comilla
5 min walk • Shalban Vihara, nestled in the heart of Comilla, Bangladesh, is a site steeped in history and spiritual significance. This ancient Buddhist monastery dates back to the 8th century and is a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage.
4.7 miN
Cemetery
Mainamati War Cemetery, Comilla
120 min walk • The Mainamati War Cemetery is a war cemetery and a memorial in Comilla, Bangladesh, for Second World War graves from nearby areas during the Second World War. The cemetery contains 736 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.
4 miNE
Zoo
Comilla Zoo, Comilla
102 min walk • Comilla Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in the Kaliajhuri area of Comilla, Bangladesh. The zoo has an area of 10.15 acres.
5.3 miNE
Temple
Comilla Jagannath Temple, Comilla
136 min walk • Comilla Jagannath Temple, also known as Sateroratna Mandir or seventeen-jewel temple, is located in Comilla, Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath. It dates back to the early 18th century and was built by Ratna Manikya II, who was the king of Tripura.
3.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dharmasagar, Comilla
100 min walk • Dharmasagar is a man-made water body in Comilla, Bangladesh. The pond was dug by the Tripura king Dharma Manikya I in 1458. Sachin Dev Burman and Kazi Nazrul Islam were here during their time in Comilla. There is memorial center of Nazrul beside the pond.
4.9 miS
Temple
Lalmai Chandi Temple, Comilla
124 min walk • Lalmai Chandi Temple, also called Chandimura Mandir, is an ancient Hindu temple located on the summit of the Lalmai hill in Barura Upazila of Comilla District, Bangladesh. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. There is a temple dedicated to the God Shiva nearby.
5.6 miN
Museum
Tripura Government Museum, Comilla
144 min walk • The Tripura Government Museum or the Tripura State Museum, Nuyungma / Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala in the Indian state of Tripura is housed in the Nuyungma / Ujjayanta Palace, former royal palace of the Tripura.
3.6 miNE
Library
Ramamālā Library, Comilla
93 min walk • The Rāmamālā Library in Comilla, Bangladesh, is amongst the oldest still active traditional libraries in Bangladesh. It was founded in 1912 by the scholar and philanthropist Mahesh Chandra Bhattacharya, growing out of the earlier private library of the traditional Sanskrit school called the Īśvara Pāṭhaśālā Ṭol.
4 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Comilla Stadium, Comilla
102 min walk • Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium, also known as Comilla Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Comilla, Bangladesh. It is the current home venue of Dhaka Mohammedan and Chittagong Abahani Limited in Bangladesh Premier League Football. It is also occasionally used for cricket. It is the largest stadium in eastern Bangladesh.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Comilla University, Comilla
12 min walk • The Comilla University is a public university located at Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh. The university was constructed on 244.19 acres of land at Shalban Vihara, Moynamoti. Comilla University is affiliated by University Grants Commission, Bangladesh.
3.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Cumilla Government College, Comilla
95 min walk • Cumilla Government College is a college]in Comilla, Bangladesh] It is one of the oldest colleges in Comilla as well as in Chittagong division. The college is located on three acres of land including its intermediate and honors section.