Sixty Dome Mosque (Shait Gumbad)
Bagerhat
UNESCO centrepiece — vast brick prayer hall with multiple domes and corner towers.
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Heritage / Historic
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
বাগেরহাট মসজিদ নগরী
UNESCO World Heritage — Sixty Dome Mosque and medieval Khalifatabad.
Khalifatabad / Mosque City, Bagerhat, Khulna, Bagerhat, Khulna Division
A UNESCO World Heritage site in southwestern Bangladesh, centred on the iconic Sixty Dome Mosque (Shait Gumbad) and a cluster of medieval Islamic monuments founded in the 15th century.
Type
Heritage / Historic
Guest rating
★ 4.6
From Dhaka
270 km
Entry
Ticketed
About
A UNESCO World Heritage site in southwestern Bangladesh, centred on the iconic Sixty Dome Mosque (Shait Gumbad) and a cluster of medieval Islamic monuments founded in the 15th century.
The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat (ancient Khalifatabad) preserves one of South Asia's densest concentrations of medieval Islamic architecture. The landmark Sixty Dome Mosque (Shait Gumbad Mosque) — despite its name, with dozens of domes and tapering towers — anchors visits alongside smaller mosques, tombs and brickwork from the Khan Jahan Ali era.
Bagerhat pairs naturally with Sundarbans gateways (Khulna/Mongla) for heritage-plus-mangrove itineraries. Winter is the most comfortable season for walking the monument grounds.
Tourism categories
Cultural
Religious
Educational
Photography
Family
Activities
Cultural tour
Photography
Best time to visit
November
December
January
February
March
Peak: November–February
Warm subtropical climate; winters are the easiest for walking monument grounds. Monsoon months are humid with frequent rain.
Access, amenities & safety
Access status: Open
Getting there
Road or bus from Khulna or Dhaka via the southwestern highway corridor. Combine with Mongla/Khulna for Sundarbans tours. Local CNG/auto for monument hops within Bagerhat.
Road / Car
Bus
Train
Key attractions
Khan Jahan Ali Tomb complex
Bagerhat
Mausoleum and associated structures tied to the city's founding saint-administrator.
Other Khalifatabad mosques
Mosque City
Smaller brick mosques and remains scattered across the heritage landscape.
FAQ
How long do I need in Bagerhat? +
A half-day covers the Sixty Dome Mosque and main nearby monuments; a full day suits photography and a slower circuit.
Can I combine Bagerhat with the Sundarbans? +
Yes — many travellers visit Bagerhat on the way to or from Khulna/Mongla boat departures.
Culture, food & etiquette
Cuisine: Southwestern Bengali fish and rice dishes; sweets in Bagerhat town
Dress modestly at active mosques; remove shoes where required; ask before photographing worshippers.
Responsible tourism
Stay on marked paths, do not climb fragile brickwork, and keep noise low at prayer times.
Tours to this destination
No public tours listed for this destination yet.
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Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat