Join this Private Dhaka City Full Day Tour to discover Bangladesh's capital city, which is Bangladesh's historical and cultural treasure. Explore the historic Lalbagh Fort and the elegant Ahsan Manzil, once home to the Nawabs of Dhaka. Witness the lively activities at Sadarghat, the bustling river port, and visit the revered Dhakeshwari Temple. Admire the stunning blue star motifs at the Star Mosque and many more excursions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Sadarghat Boat charge.
✔ Transport by Air-conditioned private vehicle
✔ Pick up and drop off at Dhaka city area hotel
✔ All Entrance Fees
✔ English Speaking Tour Guide
✖ Personal Expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Pearl Hotel
2. Dhaka Golden Inn - Banani'lakeside
3. Rigs Inn
4. FARS Hotel & Resorts
5. Century Park Residence
6. Monsoon Inn
7. Rose Wood Residence
8. THE WAY Dhaka
9. Empyrean Hotel
10. Hotel La Villa Western by Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
11. The Dhaka Safari
12. White Rose Suites
13. Pacific lake View Hotel & Resort
14. The Enchanted
15. Jatra Hotel Grand Royal
16. Ascott Palace Dhaka
17. Royal Park Residence
18. Treebo Service Apartment
19. Hotel Lake Breeze
20. Green View Resort & Convention Center
Itinerary
1
MAM Holidays Bangladesh
Following hotel pick-up by your English speaking driver and guide at 8:00 am from Dhaka City area hotel, your first stop will be Baitul Mukarram Mosque-the national mosque of Bangladesh.
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Baitul Mukarram Mosque
The Mosque was completed in 1968 and the Mosque has a capacity of 30,000, giving it the respectable position of being the 10th biggest Mosque in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Sadarghat
Explore Sadarghat river front and enjoy one hour boat riding in Buriganga river.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Ahsan Manzil
Then proceed for Nawab (King's) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or Pink Palace. Ahsan Manzil is an attractive tourist spot in Dhaka. It is one of the most meaningful architectural heritages of Bangladesh. It is situated in Old Dhaka on the bank of the river Buriganga. (Ahsan Manzil Closed Thursday).
Duration: 30 minutes
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Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
Next continue to Star Mosque which is also known as Tara Masjid, is a mosque located in Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Armenian Church
Next you head to Armenian Church. Armenian Church is located at Armanitola in Old dhaka, about 350m south of the Star Mosque. It is a historically significant architectural monument. The church bears testimony to the existence of a significant Armenian community in the region in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Lalbag Fort
Next, you'll proceed to Lalbagh Fort. Lalbagh Fort (Fort Aurangabad) is an incomplete Mughal Palace fortress at Dhaka on the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of the old city of Dhaka. Prince Muhammad Azam, son of Emperor Aurangzeb, began the construction while he was serving as the Viceroy of Bengal. Built in 17th Century dated 1678. Main attractions are - Tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh mosque, Audience hall and Hammam Khana (bathing place) of Nawab Shaista Khan. Lalbagh kella remains open Tuesday to Saturday, which means Sunday and Monday are the off days.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Dhakeshwari Temple
Pay a visit to this ancient Hindu temple, dedicated to the goddess Dhakeshwari. It is an important religious site for Hindus in Bangladesh.
Duration: 20 minutes
9
Shahid Minar
The Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952 in then East Pakistan.
Duration: 15 minutes
10
Curzon Hall
The Curzon Hall is a British Raj-era building and home of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Dhaka. The building was originally intended to be a town hall and is named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India who laid its foundation stone in 1904
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pickup and Drop-off times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
