Lakutia Zamindar Bari

Lakutia Zamindar Bari ( Lakutia Zamindar Bari ) should be visited in Lakutia village located 8 km north of Barisal city. In 1700, the 400-year-old Lakutia zamindar's house, made of bricks and mortar, was acquired by Rajatantra Ray, son of Rupchandra Ray. There is a spectacular monastery, vast ponds, fields and elaborate zamindar houses.

It is known that even in the 19th century, the zamindar house of zamindar Rajchandra Roy was the center of cultural activities in the region, but today everything is just a memory. Rajachandra College and Pushparani School were built in Barisal with the contribution of members of this zamindar family. Currently Lakutia Zamindar Bari is under the supervision of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation. Apart from the nearly ruined two-storied palace of the zamindar house, all the other structures of the Lakutia zamindar house have been constructed with multiple buildings.

From Nathullabad bus stand in Barisal city to crematorium junction and from there to Lakhutia Baburhat take auto rickshaw, tempo to go to Lakutia Zamindar's house will cost 15 rupees. Or reserve CNG/Autorickshaw to Lakutia Zamindar house.

It takes about 7-8 hours to go from Dhaka to Barisal by road. Various transport buses ply daily from 6 am to 10 pm at regular intervals from Gabtali Bus Terminal in the capital. Shakura, Eagle and Hanif Paribahan AC/Non-AC bus ticket price is Tk 600 to Tk 1300 (variable) per person. Buses going from Dhaka to Barisal usually stop at Natullabad bus stand in Barisal city.

But launch is the best mode for Dhaka-Barisal travel. Barisal-bound launches depart from Sadarghat launch terminal between 8-9pm. The launches reached Barisal Ghat early the next morning. Good service launches include MV Manami, Kuakata 2, Kirtankhola 10, Adventure 1, Adventure 9, Sundarban 9, Sundarban 10, Surabhi 7, Surabhi 8, Parabat 9, Parabat 11 and others. Deck rent per person 200-250 taka, single cabin 1200-1400 taka, double cabin rent 2200-2500 taka. And the VIP cabin fare is Rs.5000 – 8000.

There are several good quality residential hotels in Barisal, where you can easily spend the night. Among residential hotels –