Comilla Tourist Places to Visit in Comilla, Bangladesh, Asia

Comilla Tourist Places to Visit in Comilla, Bangladesh, Asia

Comilla is a well known city sited on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway in Comilla District in Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Comilla District which occupies an area of 11.47 sq. km. Comilla is situated about 95 km away towards southeast to national capital Dhaka and 152 km away from Chittagong. Comilla City is located between 23.4583° N latitude and 91.1833° E longitude.

Brahmanbaria District shares its borders with Comilla in the north, Noakhali District towards south, Munshiganj District on the west, Tripura of India towards east, Narayanganj to the northwest and Lakshmipur towards southwest.

Comilla is well known for cottage industries and Comilla Export Processing Zone. Apart from the industries, Comilla is home to educational institutions like Comilla Modern High School, Comilla Polytechnic Institute and Comilla University.

History of Comilla:

Comilla has a strong historical background. Deva dynasty ruled Comilla from 8^th century to 11^th century. British East India Company conquered Comilla in 1765. There is Maynamati War Cemetery located at Comilla and the cemetery was constructed in the reminiscence of brave soldiers who died in World War II.

Food and Culture of Comilla

Comilla city is home to all major communities with Muslim being the dominating religion followed by Hindus, Christians and Buddhists. Every ritual and festival is celebrated in grand manner and the people at Comilla are fond of spicy veg and non vegetarian diet.

How to reach Comilla?

The Grand Trunk Road is the major highway passes through Comilla connects it with nearby regions and major cities of the country. Dhaka-Chittagong highway passes near Comilla City.

Pahartoli Bus Stand, Kalir Bazar Bus Stand and Debidwar Bus Stand are the major Bus Terminals in Comilla District.

Comilla Railway Station is the prime railway station of Comilla District located 2 km away from the heart of Comilla City.

Comilla Airport is considered as one of the chief airports of the country sited 3.5 km away from Comilla City centre.

Tourist places in Comilla:

Mainamati Museum:

Mainamati Museum is a prime attraction of Comilla includes a greater collection of various archaeological relics from 7^th and 8^thcenturies. It is one of the major archaeological sites of Buddhist’s.

Maynamati War Cemetery:

Maynamati War Cemetery is a historical cemetery established in the memorial of courageous soldiers who died in World War II. It is situated in Mainamati region.

Comilla University:

Comilla University is spread over an area of 50 acres situated in Kotbari Comilla. The University has various branches of science, commerce and the building of the university looks beautiful colored with white paint. It is contributing as a tourist destination as well as the major landmark of Comilla City.

Lalmai & Maynamoti Hill:

Lalmai & Maynamoti Hill is the one of the top tourist attractions of Comilla widely popular for its natural spots. Its greenery must give a great feel to the eyes of tourists.

Buddis Bhihar:

Buddis Bhihar was earlier known as Salban Rajar Bari, includes 7^th century ruined monuments of Deva Dynasty. It is one of the best and must see historical places in Comilla.

Other tourist attractions in Comilla include: