Baliamari Bazar River Ghat
Char Rajibpur
Boats
- Fare (per passenger)
- Tk 100
- Serial boats
- until about 4:30 pm
- Water distance
- about 11 km
After the serial hours, reserved boats cost more. Fares and timings are from news reports — no official timetable is published.
Ferry (BIWTC)
The Chilmari–Rowmari ferry started on 20 September 2023. Because of low water it did not run on 566 of 1,077 days, and was reported suspended again from 14 August 2026.
Ask at Chilmari ghat or the local BIWTC office before travelling.
Sources· collected 5 November 2026
- Bangla Tribune — রৌমারী-চিলমারী নৌপথ (15 Jun 2024) · Third-party public website
- Bangla Tribune — চিলমারী-রৌমারী নৌপথ, ঈদে বাড়তি নৌকা (16 Mar 2026) · Third-party public website
- The Daily Star Bangla — কুড়িগ্রামে ১০৭৭ দিনের মধ্যে ফেরি চলেনি ৫৬৬ দিন (2 Sep 2026) · Third-party public website
- bdnews24 — Chilmari–Rowmari ferry suspended (30 Aug 2026) · Third-party public website
- bdnews24 — ferry Kunjalata resumes Chilmari–Rowmari (20 Nov 2024) · Third-party public website
- The Daily Star Bangla — হাঁটু পানির ব্রহ্মপুত্র (18 Feb 2023) · Third-party public website
Details can change — check the source when it matters. Data policy
River ghats in Kurigram
Frequently asked
What is the boat fare from Chilmari to Rowmari?
News reports put the regular fare at Tk 100 per passenger. Overcharging has been reported during Eid rush — agree the fare before boarding.
Is the Chilmari–Rowmari ferry running?
The ferry is often suspended because of low water; it was reported suspended again from 14 August 2026. Ask at Chilmari ghat before travelling; boats run regularly.
How long does the crossing take?
The water route is about 11 km. Passengers report about 2 hours for a round trip in normal water and about 4 hours when the river is low.