Panchagarh's Tetulia Offers Panoramic View of Kanchenjunga from Bangladesh

For many people in Bangladesh, especially those who love mountain views, it is like an annual ceremony. A trip to Tetulia in the northern part of the country. Because from here, the people can gaze at the dazzling snow peaks of Mt Kanchenjunga (the third highest peak in the world) and its retinue of lesser peaks, shining under the blue autumn sky.

Not knowing too many people, in autumn, especially between October and November, there is a short window in nature’s calendar, when the snowbound Himalayan range located beyond the international border becomes visible from various points of Tetulia Upazilla in Panchagarh in northern Bangladesh. Of course, visibility depends on the whims of nature but according to most visitors, they have rarely returned disappointed.

Geographic Location of Panchagarhand Kanchenjunga

Panchagarh is a district of the Rangpur division in Northern Bangladesh which lies between 26º00' and 26º38' north latitudes and between 88º19' and 88º49' east longitudes.

It is the lower basin of the Himalayas, geographically and so this land is the most highland in Bangladesh. 

How to Reach Panchagarh from Dhaka

Travelers can go to Panchagarh from Dhaka by both bus and train. Panchagarh is about 639 km away from Dhaka.

By train, it will take around 10 hours and 50 minutes to reach. You will find 3 trains available namely Ekota Express (705), Drutojan Express (757), and Panchagarh Express (793) to go to Panchagarhfrom Dhaka. Ekota Express (705) departs at 10:10 am and arrives at 21:00 pm. Drutojan Express (757) departs at 20:00 and reaches at 06:10.  Panchagarh Express (793) departs at 22:45 and reaches at 08:50. Three of them have no off day.

However, Dhaka to Panchagarh train ticket price is comparatively lower than some others. Shevon seat classes 550 Taka, Shevon Chair 730 Taka, First class 1145 taka, Ac Berth 1942 Taka.

Dhaka to Panchagor bus services include Nabil Paribahan, Ena Transport (Pvt) Ltd, Hanif Enterprise, etc. The average duration of time is 10-11 hours to reach. However, time depends on the road condition and traffic jams.  The bus ticket price for this route ranges from 800 taka to 2000 taka, depending on the bus operator's services.

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas Kanchenjunga became visible from distant regions. Bangladeshis can see a glimpse of this scenic view of Kanchenjunga from its northernmost point Tetulia. Kanchenjunga is about 157km away from Tetulia.

Autumn is the best season to view the enthralling beauty of Kanchenjunga. During the months of October to December, the cherubic beauty of the snow-capped white mountain of Kanchenjunga becomes visible in the cloudless sky.

Besides late autumn or early winter, the indescribable beauty of Kanchenjunga can also be seen from Tetulia during the rainy season especially when the Mahananda River gets filled with water.

To enjoy this view, you have to reach Tetulia, which is an Upazila under the Panchagarh district. You can spend the night at the Tetulia Bungalow. There are many other small hotels at Tetulia Bazar which are available to stay at. You'll find quality and local food at different hotels and restaurants in Tetulia._agencies