Overview
Jessore (pronounced Josh-ore), also spelt Jashore, is a city in the southern region of Bangladesh. There's not a lot to do here, but the people are friendly and it makes an OK stopover en route to or from Rajshahi, Khulna or Benapole.
Get in
Local buses run from the Benapole border post (1:20 hour, Tk 50), Khulna (Tk 100, 1:45 hour) and others.
Get around
Jessore is fairly small and navigable on foot, though its layout is a bit random and you'll be asking lots of directions from friendly folks happily willing to help.
See
There isn't really much to see, aside from a couple of small and ordinary mosques. Stroll around to see the town itself and you'll likely make a couple of friends.
Bijoy '71 is a 35' high sculpture by Khondoker Badrul Islam at the entrance to town, dedicated to the casualties of the Bangladesh War of Liberation at Palbari. Jessore Institute Public Library is the nation's oldest and largest, established in 1851. The collection contains over 100 thousand books, and a large number of manuscripts, journals and newspapers. Micheal Modhushudhon Dutta's birthplace and home - now a museum dedicated to his life. Dihi Union Public Library [DUPL] is the first union-based public library in Bangladesh. Established on 30 November 1977 at Pakshia Bazar, under Sarsa in Jessore. DUPL is only 55 km west to Jessore connected by metalled roards. Apart from its very rich collection of books, it has a rich Arboretum. DUPL Arboretum where various species of plants are being collected, about 20km north of Benapole.
Jashore Collectorate Park. There is a historic red building located in this park that was built during the British period in 1786 as a collectorate office.
Municipality Park. Just a popular municipal park downtown with ponds and a covered bridge where you can relax.
Chanchra. Once Chanchra Rajbari, it is completely ruined now. But one can see the Shiv temple, which is almost restored; the ruined Dosh Mahabidya temple, which is only piece in Bangladesh and Jora Shiv Temple at Murali in almost ruined condition.
Some colorful mosques near Barobazar:
Do
Play Golf! If you can befriend one of the numerous army officers that populate Jessore cantonment, you'll get a chance to play on a 9-hole golf course. You can visit airport locally known as runway it's really nice. you can take a tour at binodia park, at jess gerden park, at boat club, at newtown park and lake those all are just beside of main town.
Buy
In this city you will find 2 shopping complexes: Jess tower & city plaza. Besides the shopping complex; you can buy from bazar (market) like boro bazar, collectry market etc. From those markets you can buy clothes, food, utility etc.
Eat
Rose Garden Chinese restaurant, across from the Hotel Mid-Town on MK Rd in a shopping complex. It's slightly hard to see (look up for the sign) but serves great Chinese food, including a non-greasy and tasty vegetable chowmein for Tk100. New Noori Hotel is about 50 meters west of Rose Garden, and is a great and popular place for local food. you can get chatpoti for Tk 25 at Doratana point.
Drink
In Jessore you'll find many cafes: Carees Food Center, Day Light, and Owesis are the better ones.
Sleep
Banchte Shekha is a charity which does a lot of worthwhile work in Bangladesh and also offers rooms to travelers in its large Jessore base. You get to dine with the staff of the charity including sometimes its founder, Ramon Magsaysay Award ("Asia Nobel prize") winner Angela Gomes. Grand Hotel is another cheapy nearby, and RS International and Hotel Magpie are slightly nicer, also on MK Rd.
Hotel Hasan. Spacious rooms with buffet breakfast.
Hotel City Plaza International. Hotel with restaurant, free breakfast, hot tub, wifi, a/c. It has a good central location downtown.
Zabeer Hotel International. Probably the newest hotel in Jessore, this is a glass facade highrise which calls itself 5-star. It has a rooftop pool way up high along with a restaurant, full breakfast, gym, pool, and luxury style rooms.
Make Jessore your own.
Before committing, pick one main reason for this visit and two nearby experiences that support it. Check the guide’s transport sections against current operator information. A convenient base can save more time than adding another attraction.
- Choose your arrival point and one base. Write down the real transfer time, not just the map distance.
- Build a first-day plan with room to settle in. Cluster the places you want to see rather than crossing the city repeatedly.
- Use actual accommodation and transport quotes in your budget. Add fees to the quote before comparing it.
- Keep one uncommitted block. Weather, energy and a good local recommendation can all change your plan.
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