Panchagarh, Rangpur
The northern tip of Bangladesh and a land port to India, where travellers come to stand at the “zero point” at the very end of the country.
Banglabandha lies at the northernmost corner of Bangladesh, facing Phulbari in India’s West Bengal across the border. The zero point, where the road meets the international line, has become a destination in itself — the place to say you have reached the very top of the country.
It is also a working land port. Lorries carry trade to and from India, and goods from Nepal and Bhutan pass through on routes across the narrow strip of Indian territory between them. Travellers holding a valid passport and visa can also cross here through the immigration post — check current rules before planning a crossing.
After the dawn view, take a bus or easy-bike north.
Stop briefly where the road runs between tea gardens.
Stand at the marked zero point, keeping within the visitors’ area.
Return for lunch by the Mahananda.
October to March, in daylight; combine with a dawn Kanchenjunga watch at Tetulia
About 17 km north of Tetulia and roughly 55–60 km from Panchagarh town: 30 minutes from Tetulia or around 1.5 hours from Panchagarh by local bus, CNG or car.
