An archaeological site located in Kotbari, about 9 km from Comilla city, is called Rupban Mura. In the 1990s, this monument, one of the ancient history of Bangladesh, located near the Comilla-Kalibazar road, was excavated. It is said that this place is one of the signs of Rahim and Roopban’s love. There are many incidents and stories of their unequal love around this historical place built amid green nature.
Archeological excavations have recovered the remains of a 34.14 and 25-meter vihara (monk’s hermitage) and a 28.96-meter temple from Rupban Mura. Besides, a large elaborate Buddha statue and 5 coins were found on the eastern side of the temple, which are preserved in the Mainamati Museum. It is believed that these archaeological monuments were built between the 7th and 12th centuries. Standing on the top of Roopban Mura’s tall Vihar offers a mesmerizing view of the sunset. Therefore, many tourists from all over the country, including the residents of Comilla City, come to visit Rupban Mura to spend the afternoon and spend quiet time.
How to go
If you want to go to Roopban Mura, you have to come to the Cumilla district. Comilla can be reached by train and bus from Dhaka. From Kamalapur, one can go to Comilla by various Chittagong bound trains including Mahanagar Prabhati/Godhuli, Akashto Express, Paharika Express, and Tirana. The fare per person from Dhaka to Comilla is Tk 170-702.
By Road From Syedabad or Kamalapur bus stand in Dhaka, non-AC/AC buses like Royal Coach, Asia Aircon, BRTC, Prince, Asia Line, Trisha can be reached by Chittagong or Feni bound bus to Comilla. Bus fare will be 250 to 400 taka. By bus, get down at Kotbari bus stand in Comilla and go to Rupban Mura located on the hill between Bard and BGB establishments on the south side of Comilla-Kali Bazaar.