Modhu Palli
Type: Ward / Village
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Modhu Palli is the birth place of famous poet Michael Modhusudan Dutta (মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত). He was born in 25 January 1824. Modhu Palli is situated on the bank of Kapataksha Nad. It is a focal attraction for tourists. A fair named Modhu Mela is held every year on the day of Modhusudan’s birthday. This occasion is being celebrated to pay tribute to the famous poet.
Shagordari is the place where Michael Modhusudan was born. In his Villa huge garden and small museum exists. There is work of sculpture on the gate of his house. The Kaoataskho River is close to his residence.
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How to go
After reaching at Jessore District, use local buses to reach Keshabpur Upazila. From the upazila bus stand, take rickshaw to reach that place.
How To Reach: Jessore District
By Rail:
There is an intercity train service available which leaves everyday at 12:30. Chitra express and Sundarban express are trains departing from Dhaka to Jessore and Khulna.
Chitra Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-7:00pm, Arrival time-5:10 am Khulna (off day Monday). Departure time(from Khulna)-8:30am Arrival time-6:20am Khulna(off day Monday)
Sundarban Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-6:20 AM, Arrival time-4:20pm Khulna (off day Saturday). Departure time (from Khulna)-7:30pm Arrival time-5:50am Khulna (off day Friday)
By Air:
Jessore is also linked to Dhaka by air. Airline companies offering flight service from Dhaka to Jessore have been listed below:
1. United Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3925
2. Regent Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3800
Several buses leave from Dhaka, Gabtoli station to reach Jessore. Some of them are listed below for your assistance:
1. Hanif Enterprise
Gabtoli Counter, Contact: 8016040, 8011759
Fare: TK 280 (Approx.)
2. Shohag Paribahan
Gabtoli Booking Booth, Phone: 8011998, 8012148
Fare: TK 280
3. Eagle Paribahan
Gabtoli Counter, Phone-8017698, 8017320
Jessore is also linked to Dhaka by air. Airline companies offering flight service from Dhaka to Jessore have been listed below:
1. United Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3925
2. Regent Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3800
3. Novo Air Limited
Ticket price starts from:
Flexible: Tk 5400
Discounted: Tk 4800, Tk 4300
Special: Tk 4000
There is an intercity train service available which leaves everyday at 12:30. Chitra express and Sundarban express are trains departing from Dhaka to Jessore and Khulna.
Chitra Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-7:00pm, Arrival time-5:10 am Khulna (off day Monday). Departure time(from Khulna)-8:30am Arrival time-6:20am Khulna(off day Monday)
Sundarban Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-6:20 AM, Arrival time-4:20pm Khulna (off day Saturday). Departure time (from Khulna)-7:30pm Arrival time-5:50am Khulna (off day Friday)
The price for Khulna ranges from 390-1390 BDT and Jessore 350-1260 BDT depending on the compartment selected. It is approximately 238 km away from Dhaka. A tourist from Jessore may take Bus or CNG auto rickshaw and go through the Jessore-Chuknagar road. From Khulna main road a traveler has to go to Khulna Satkhira highway.
Where to Stay
The district of Jessore holds many hotels you may consider staying in. Some of them have been listed below for your assistance:
1. Banchte Shekha (NGO cum Guest house)
Contact: +88 0421 68885
2. Hotel Hasan International
Contact: +88 0421 67478
3. Hotel Magpie
Contact: +88 0421 68722
4. Hotel Mid-Town
Contact: +880 1711 940160
5. Grand Hotel
Contact: +88 0421 73038
6. Hotel RS
Contact: +88 0421 61881
Things to do
Eating Facilities
Referred to where to eat in Jessore, click here
