Birishiri Durgapur

Birishiri is a traditional village located in Durgapur upazila of Netrakona district. Vijaypur in Birishiri has attractive porcelain hills and blue water lakes. These porcelain hills and plains of Vijaypur extend about 16 km in length and 600 meters in width. The blue water of the lake instantly washes away all tiredness and fatigue. Sameswari river is the main source of the unique blue water of the lake. This river is now better known as a coal mine. The Someswari river is unique in its appearance, just like the lake of blue fire.

Birishiri is ideal for visiting porcelain hills, blue water lake, Someshwari river, Ranikhong church and Kamala Rani Dighi. The beauty of Kashban on the banks of Someshwari river and the distant Garo hills fascinates all the travelers who come to Birishiri. During the monsoons, the Someswari river takes on all forms, when tourists flock to see the youthful beauty of Birishiri. There are also Pahari Cultural Academy, Garo, Hajong etc ethnic groups, several monuments of Tunka Revolution or Tevaga Movement in Hajong language and St. Joseph's Church.

Sarkar and Jinnat Paribahan buses leave directly from Dhaka's Mohakhali Bus Terminal for Durgapur. It takes 250 to 350 taka to go to Durgapur by these two buses. Although it is called Durgapur, usually these buses go to Sukhnagari. From Sukhnagari, one has to cross a small river by boat and go to Durgapur by rickshaw, bus or motorbike. You can go to Durgapur for Tk 20 by bus, Tk 80 to Tk 100 by rickshaw and Tk 100 for two people on a motorcycle.

From Dhaka, take Haor Express at 10:15 PM or Mohanganj Express at 01:15 PM and get down at Shyamganj train station and from there take bus or CNG to Birishiri Bazar. Or if you want to go a bit easier, you can come back to Netrakona by Howar Express/Mohanganj Express train and return from Challisha Bazar by motorcycle for Tk 300 per person. Apart from this, you can take the train from Airport Railway Station at 4.00/4.30 am to Zaria station for 80 to 100 taka from Zaria and go to Durgapur by trawler, auto, CNG or motorcycle.

Some standard buses ply from Chittagong's Alankar Mor to Birishiri. These buses cost Tk 450 to Tk 600.

You can see all the places in 5-6 hours by renting a battery operated rickshaw from Birishiri market for 500 to 600 taka.

To return from Durgapur to Dhaka, two night coaches depart for Dhaka's Mohakhali at 11:00 PM and 11:30 AM from in front of Talukdar Plaza, Durgapur. Besides, a train leaves for Dhaka from Jaria train station at 12 noon.

Susong Durgapur has Zilla Parishad Dak Bungalows, several guest houses and mid-range residential hotels for overnight stays. If necessary, you can contact – District Council Dak Bungalow ( 01558380383 , 01725571795 ), Youth Men Christian Association or YMCA Rest House ( 01818613496 , 01716277637 , 01714418039 , 01743306230 ) . 924975935 , 01727833332 ), YWCA Guest House ( 01711027901 , 01712042916 ), Minority - Group Cultural Academy Guest House ( 09525-56042 , 01815482006 )

Among the mid-range hotels in Durgapur are - Swarna Guest House ( 0171228698 , 01728438712 ), Hotel Susong ( 01914791254 ), Hotel Gulshan ( 01711150807 ), Hotel Jaba ( 01711186708 , 01753154617 ). House ( 01771893570 , 01713540542 ). These hotels have overnight accommodation for 500 to 800 taka.

You can carry light food while traveling in Birishiri as food is not available everywhere. There are some mid-range food hotels or restaurants where rice, pulses, fish, meat as well as buck are available. Don't miss to taste Netrakona's famous Balish Sweets at Durgapur Bazaar.