Introduction to Ulpur Zamindar Bari Gopalganj
Ulpur Zamindar Bari is a witness of the bravery and nobility of the zamindars of ancient Bengal, which is only 8 km away from Gopalganj district headquarters. It is known that the landlords of Ulpur shared a hundred houses. In the 1900s, Zamindar Pritish Chandra Roy Chowdhury established the Ulpur Zamindar Bari covering an area of about 200 acres. Although the zamindari system disappeared with the passage of time, the buildings built by the zamindars of that time have survived proudly as historical monuments.
Ulpur village has several historical buildings including 8 two storied buildings used for zamindari purposes. These buildings are currently being used as Ulpur Tehsil Office, Sub Post Office, Old Union Board Office, Health Centre, Old Government Children's Home. Most of the buildings of the Ulpur zamindar house are in ruins today. Only the building used as Ulpur PP High School is in good condition.
how to go
Gopalganj can be reached by Palash, Imad, Tungipara Express, Golden Line, Green Line, Comfort, Rajdhani or BRTC buses from Dhaka's Gabtali and Sayedabad bus terminals. These AC/Non-AC buses will cost Tk 500-900 depending on the class. From Kuadanga bus stand in Gopalganj, take a bus to Ulpur village and ask any local to find Ulpur Zamindar's house.
where will you stay
Gopalganj city has several residential hotels and rest houses including Hotel Madhumati, Hotel Rana, Palash Guest House, Hotel Shimul, Hotel Sohag, Hotel Rifat and Hotel Jimmy.
where to eat
Gopalganj city has Bengali food as well as fast food and Chinese food restaurants. You can eat your favorite food at Lake View Cafe, Bhooter Bari, Barbecue Tonight or FNF Restaurant near Bangabandhu Road in the city.
Sightseeing places of Gopalganj
Among the places to visit in Gopalganj are Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Beet Root Canal, Arpara Munsibari, Sheikh Russell Shishu Park and Lal Shaplar Bill etc.