Dharma Sagor
Type: Lake
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Dharma Sagor is a large pond or dighi located in Comilla town with an area of 9.38 hectare. This Dighi was excavated by Maharaj Dharma Manikya of Tripura (1714-1732) to meet the demand for water of local people. Initially, an island was there at the middle of the dighi. Comilla Stadium and Comilla Zilla School are now located on the eastern bank of the dighi.
On the other hand, Comilla Municipal Park, Rani Kutir and kazi Nazrul Islam memorial hall are on the north and Raj Devi Maternity and a Childcare Center are situated on the southeast of Dharma Sagar. These historical marks made this dighi an attractive tourist spot. This spot is visited by migratory birds in winter as well.
Dharma Sagar is a man-made pond on the heart of the city of Comilla. It is a century old pond dug by the Tripura’s King Dharma Manikya I in 1458. The pond is used for fish cultivation. There is a park beside the pond. Local residents gather and enjoy fresh air and beautiful panorama of the pond. Pavement of sides of the pond make a long pathway for walking that are enjoyed on a daily basis by local community residents.
How to go
After reaching at Comilla Sadar Upazila, take local transport like rickshaw or CNG to reach Dharma Sagar located in Shaheed Munshi Kabir Uddin Road just near to Comilla Zila School.
How To Reach: Comilla District
Comilla has excellent transport and communication system. Comilla and Dhaka are linked by both road and railway. There is also an airport in the district, but it is not currently being used.
The road distance of Comilla from Dhaka is 97 kilometers. You can take a bus from Dhaka to reach Comilla. Some of the bus services are listed below for your assistance:
1. Upakule Royal
Komolapur Bus stand
Contact: 01981-002 932, 01981-002 942
2. Tisha
Sayedabad
Contact: 01731-217 322
3. BRTC
Komolapur Bus stand
Contact: 01770-493 775
4. Prime Service
Hatchel Road
Contact: 02-9554496
Buses leave from Dhaka every fifteen minutes starting from 6:15am until 8pm.
Where to Stay
Some of the hotels/motels in Comilla are listed below for your assistance.
1. Ashik Residential Resthouse
Address: 186 Nazrul Avenue, Comilla
Contact: 68781
2. Hotel Abedin
Address: Station Road, Comilla
Contact: 76014
3. Hotel Noorjahan
Address: Dhaka-Chittagong Road, Comilla
Contact: 68737
4. Hotel Sonali
Address: Kandirpar Circle, Comilla
Contact: 63188
Things to do
1. Take pictures.
2. If you visit during winter then you can watch migratory Birds in that area.
Eating Facilities
Referred to where to eat in Comilla, click here
