Dhaka

• Bangladesh National Museum

  45 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  The museum was established in 1913 and is a four-storied building with forty galleries under its 4 departments: Natural History, History and Classical Art, Ethnography and Decorative Art, and Contemporary Art and World Civilization. Note: Thursday closed.

• University of Dhaka

  The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in modern Bangladesh. Established during the British Raj in 1921, it gained a reputation as the “Oxford of the East” and has been a significant contributor to the modern history of Bangladesh. After the partition of India, it became the focal point of progressive and democratic movements in Pakistan. Its students and teachers played a central role in the rise of Bengali nationalism and the independence of Bangladesh.

• Shahid Minar

  20 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Symbol of Bengali nationalism, this monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language Movement of 1952 (the only language movement in world history). Hundreds of thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquets gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. Celebrations begin at midnight. In recognition of the language movement, the UN declared 21 February as International Mother Language Day in 1999, which is observed all over the world every year.

• Dhakeshwari Temple

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Dhakeshwari Temple is the national Hindu temple of Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being the country’s “National Temple”. The name “Dhakeshwari” means “Goddess of Dhaka”, and the temple is considered the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. Originally built in the medieval era during the Sena Dynasty (12th century CE) by King Ballal Sen, many say the city was named after this temple. Though the architecture has changed through numerous repairs, it remains an essential part of Dhaka’s cultural heritage and is believed by some researchers to be one of the Shakti Peethas.

• Lalbag Fort

  45 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  No trip to Dhaka is complete without visiting Lalbagh Fort, also known as the Fort of Auranagabad, built in 1678 AD during Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign. This beautiful fort represents the unfinished dream of a Mughal prince, giving the whole complex a sense of history and mystery. Note: Sunday closed.

• Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)

  25 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  One of the most beautiful mosques from the Mughal era, this exquisite white marble structure is superbly decorated with engraved floral and star patterns. Locals and visitors alike pause to admire its beauty. While no inscription confirms the founding year, trustees believe it was built in 1711.

• Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  In the 17th and 18th centuries, there was a strong Armenian presence in Dhaka. After Persians conquered Eastern Armenia, many Armenian traders were relocated and eventually came to Bengal, establishing a trading community recognized by the Mughal government. They traded textiles, jute, and leather, and their colony in Dhaka is still known as Armanitola. The Armenian Church in Dhaka bears testimony to this once significant community, although it is now largely abandoned.

• Shakhari Bazar Puratan Jame Masjid / শাখারী বাজার পুরাতন জামে মসজিদ

  40 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Shakhari Bazaar, the residential and commercial area of a predominantly Hindu artisan community, is over 400 years old and remains a centre of Dhaka’s Hindu culture. This colourful, vibrant area showcases the artisan traditions of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Note: You will walk through small narrow streets in a buzzing, densely populated environment.

• Ahsan Manzil

  50 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Known as the Pink Palace, Ahsan Manzil sits in the heart of the old city, beside the River Buriganga. Its striking architecture draws visitors in, while its rich history reveals the lavish lifestyle of the Nawab dynasty that once lived here.

• Sadarghat

  1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

  Sadarghat Central River Port, on the River Buriganga, is one of the most vibrant and dynamic places in Dhaka. The Sadarghat Launch Terminal is among the largest river ports in the world. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a short rowboat ride on the busy Buriganga River and see the central river terminal that serves as a major transit hub to the southwest of the country. Board the century-old paddle steamer Rocket and enjoy an overnight cruise across four major rivers. Overnight stay on board. Note: Reserved sleeping cabin with shared washroom facilities.
• Accommodations

  Overnight at Hotel 71.

  Food And Drinks

  Lunch