Halud Vihara
হলুদ বিহার
An 8th–9th-century Buddhist monastery mound about 11 km south of Paharpur, which can be visited on the same day as Somapura Mahavihara.
Halud Vihara lies in Halud village, Badalgachhi upazila, Naogaon district. It is a large mound about 10 m high. Excavations have revealed brick structures of Buddhist shrines and monasteries from the Pala period (8th–9th century), along with terracotta plaques and Buddha images. It is believed to belong to the same monastic complex as Somapura Mahavihara. The site is free to visit and almost deserted, and climbing the mound offers views over the surrounding rice paddies and villages. It is about 11 km from Paharpur, and adding it to a hired-car trip takes only 15–20 minutes more. It is best visited on the way there or back.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Somapura Mahavihara (Paharpur)
- Jagaddala Mahavihara
- Jogir Bhaban
- Vasu Vihara
- Bihar Dhap
- Gokul Medh
- Mahasthangarh
- Mahasthan Archaeological Museum