About Comilla

Comilla is a historic city in southeastern Bangladesh, best known for Shalban Vihara - a 7th-century Buddhist monastery with 115 monk cells set in the Lalmai hills - and the wider Mainamati archaeological complex nearby. Traveloka's hotel listings for "Comilla" span a few city districts, mainly Paurashava (the commercial core) and the quieter Dakshin Durgapur, so it's worth checking a hotel's exact neighborhood before booking, though all are genuinely within the city itself.

Getting to Comilla

From within Bangladesh

From Dhaka, Comilla is roughly a 3-4 hour drive via the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, served by frequent intercity buses and private car services from various Dhaka terminals.

Arriving from abroad

International visitors fly into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, then continue to Comilla by road - there's no domestic airport serving the city directly.

Where to Stay Around Comilla

With around 8 properties listed, most sit in or near Paurashava, the city's commercial center:

• Hotel Elite Palace and Grand Castle Hotel (Paurashava) - well-reviewed mid-range hotels central to the city's amenities.
• Oasis Hotel Cumilla (Paurashava) - a 3.5-star option with a sauna, steam room, and wheelchair accessibility.
• Q Palace Cumilla and Q Palace (Dakshin Durgapur) - budget-friendly options in a quieter part of the city.

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Things to Do in Comilla

• Shalban Vihara - a 7th-century Buddhist monastery ruin with 115 monk cells, Comilla's best-known archaeological site, set among the Lalmai hills.
• Mainamati Archaeological Museum - displays relics from the 7th-12th centuries found across the wider Mainamati site.
• Comilla War Cemetery - a Commonwealth war cemetery from World War II, maintained as a quiet memorial site.
• Dharmasagar - a large historic pond in the city centre, popular for an evening walk.

Local Tips

The local currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), though Traveloka displays and books hotel rates in USD. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Pathao operate in Comilla, offering a convenient alternative to negotiating rickshaw or auto-rickshaw fares directly. The national emergency number is 999. Don't leave without trying rosh malai (also spelled rosomalai), a creamy sweet the city is famous for nationwide.

Best Time to Visit

October through March, Bangladesh's dry season, offers the most comfortable temperatures and clearest conditions for visiting Shalban Vihara and Mainamati. The monsoon (roughly June-September) brings heavy, frequent rain that can disrupt outdoor sightseeing.

More Ways to Plan Your Trip

Continue planning your Bangladesh trip with more hotels in the Comilla area, browse activities, or check flights into Dhaka on Traveloka.