Mohera Jomidar Bari – Tangail

Mohera Jomidar Bari is located in Mohera of Tangail district of Bangladesh. In current days this place is known as Mohera Police Training Centre but open for public visiting with an entry fee. People believe that Mohera Jomidari started somewhere around in 1890. First Jomidar was Kalichoron Shaha. Beside their land lordship they conducted trading related to Jute and Salt. They were the owner of huge land properties from different part of Bangladesh. During country division (1947) and war (1971) most of them moved into India. Only very few are still living in Tangail. Their attractive edifices are now became a tourist spot. People say they have built those buildings before establishing their Jomidari as they were already rich enough.

Tangail is a district beside the Jamuna river, and under the Dhaka division. This district had the most Jomidar than other districts of Bangladesh (from my understanding). Both Muslim and Hinu Jomidar ruled different parts of Tangail. This is a massive area and comprises with plenty of attractive buildings. The condition of all the buildings are in good condition (not like other Jomidar bari which are in dilapidated condition).

Chowdhury Lodge:

After entering into the Mohera Jomidar Bari premise through the main gate, Choudhury Lodge is the first building that you’d see. It’s a pink colored building having Roman/Greek styled pillars at the front side. This rich ornate building is having corrugated at the roof from inside. It’s a two stored building having a garden in front of it. This building is beautiful from the back side too. There is a playground for the kids available there.

Ananda Lodge:

In my opinion, Ananda lodge is the most stylish building from the entire premise. This building has a touch of white and blue. It has eight columns in front of the building. Most attractive part of the building is the small hanging balcony at second floor. It seems like someone like Juliet used to pass her afternoon there. This building has a lovely garden at the front side.

Moharaj Lodge:

This is a pink colored building having lovely design. Similar to other buildings it has 6 columns at the front side. The stair in front of the building has a curved railing which just increased its beauty. Similar to other buildings it is a two storied building having a garden at the front. Behind the garden it has a tennis court. The Moharaj Lodge and the Ananda Lodge are located side by side.

Kalichoron Lodge:

This building is built during the last portion of the Jomidari Era. Thats why this one is looking different than other three. It is having more rooms compare to any others from the premise. Architecture of the building is somewhat similar to the colonial era buildings. The shape of the building is like the letter ‘U’ from English alphabet. During the afternoon you’d find a display of lights and shadows for that shape from the inside of the building.

Other Edifices:

Beside the attractive architecture of the buildings this Mohera Jomidar Bari premise has other buildings named as Kachari Bhobon, Nayeb Bhobon, Rani Bhobon, etc. Also you’d find several large ponds around the premise. Those are named as Bishaka Shagor, Poshra Shagor, etc.

How to Go:

1) A bus from Mohakhali bus terminal of Dhaka would take you near to the Mohera Jomidar Bari. Best available bus services are Dhaleswari Service, Jhotika Service, etc. These are direct buses for Tangail. Ask the bus to drop you at Natia Para. This stoppage is just after the Pakulla of Mirzapur. GPS coordinate of Natia Para is (24°10’24.32″N, 90° 1’1.49″E).

2. From the Natia Para bazaar you can take CNG auto, Tempo, Rickshaw, etc vehicles to reach the Mohera Police Training Center, where the Jomidar bari located. GPS coordinate of the Mohera Jomidar Bari is (24° 9’44.49″N, 90° 2’31.99″E).

You can use your own vehicle for the short trip. If you do so, that case turn right from the Dhaka-Tangail highway at GPS point (24° 9’52.55″N, 90° 1’3.01″E).

Where to stay:

It is possible to go there and come back with in the same day. So you don’t need to stay there during night. Still, if you want to stay, that case Jamuna Resort, Elenga resort are the best facilities from the district. Also you can check few other hotels from the main town. I didn’t stay there during night. As it is an ideal place for day trip you could stay in Dhaka. Find here the list of hotels from Dhaka.

Where to eat:

There is a canteen available inside the Mohera Police Training Center. So you shouldn’t be worried about the lunch there.

Opening and Closing time:

This place remains open every day of the week (10am to 06pm). It should take between 1-2 hours at least to enjoy the place.

Entry Fee:

As of 2012 the entry fee is 20 Taka Per person.

Mohera Jomidar Bari is currently undertaken by the Police and they have established a training centre there. But they allow visitors to visit the Palace for a 20 Taka ticket per person. People can arrange a picnic there too. They use to rent the spot for a large group. So if you can take your school or college students for a study tour. They will know about our history from close interaction. There are plenty of flowering plants inside the premise. If you are a flower lover then this place is an amazing location for you.

Mohera Jomidar Bari,
Mohere Police Training Centre,
Pakulla,
Morzapur,
District: Tangail,
Country: Bangladesh,
GPS coordinate (24° 9’44.49″N, 90° 2’31.99″E).

This article has written by Lonely Traveler,
for the blog https://alonelytraveler.com/

Friday, 13 January 2012