Old Dhaka is known as a living museum with a reach cultural background of more than 400 years as capital city of this region. In 12 century the township developed on the bank of the river Buriganga based on the Dhakeshwari temple (The central Hindu temple of Bangladesh). During Mugals (1608) Dhaka was made capital of Bengal. Will visit Sadarghat, central river port. Boating on the river Buriganga is interesting. Pink Palace, the home of Dhaka King. Walking along the mass through some narrow lens & explore the lifestyle of the locals known as "Dhakaia". Handicrafts, workshops & markets along with traditional foods are really great. Armenian Church is a historically significant architectural monument situated in old Dhaka. Star Mosque - the most decorative mosque of the city. You will enjoy the Rickshaw ride through the narrow lens of old Dhaka with full of cultural activities. Lalbagh Mughal Fort build by prince Azam in 1678 still unfinished.

Itinerary

In the morning will pick you up from your place in Dhaka. Proceed to Dhakeshwari Hindu temple (2 pm-4 pm closed) & Lalbagh Mughal Fort, Khan Mridha's mosque, Also visit Dhaka University area covering some interesting places like, Independent museum, Mosque of 16th century, Curzon Hall, Shahid Minar- the monument of language movement in 1952 etc. Also visit Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Sadarghat river port. Boating on the river Buriganga (if you like) & Pink Palace (Closed on Thursday till 2:30 pm on Friday) , the home of Dhaka King's . Walking along the mass through some narrow lens & explore the lifestyle of the locals known as "Dhakaia". will explore local handicrafts, workshops & markets along with traditional foods during our visit in old Dhaka.

Meeting Location + Tour Duration

Meeting location: From your place in Dhaka.

End location: Hotel/any place in Dhaka city

Duration: 8 hours

Starting & finishing time may change as per guest's interest.

What’s Included

Other: - Transfers by Auto Rickshaw (Three wheeler)
- English Speaking Guide Charge
- Rent of a Rickshaw for local sightseeing tour as mentioned points at old part of Dhaka.
- Short boating on the river Buriganga

Estimated Local Cash Needed

800 BDT - LUNCH & PERSONAL expenses.

What’s Extra

Other: - Meals.
- Entry Fees of the Monuments.

A Recent Review of this tour

It was great experience. Messbaul could not make it but he arranged my tour according to my needs (airport pick up, adjusted itinerary and routes) and found a great replacement to take me on the tour. I brought a big suitcase with me but the tourguide, Milan, gave me a place to put my luggage in his hostel (Travel Homes) nearby the airport. Milan, being local, has a good knowledge on the places in Old Dhaka and knows good spots to enjoy the view!
Aldy Mardikanto