Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Old Dhaka on a private half-day tour. Visit ancient palaces, mosques, and the iconic National Parliament House complex.
Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Old Dhaka on a private half-day tour. Visit ancient palaces, mosques, and the iconic National Parliament House complex.
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Curzon Hall - Curzon Hall is a remarkable early 20th-century brick landmark situated in Shahbagh, within the University of Dhaka campus. Initially intended as a town hall, its foundation stone was laid by Lord Curzon in 1904, and the building was completed by 1908.
Since 1921, the hall has been home to the Faculty of Sciences. Its Indo-Saracenic…
- Curzon Hall - Curzon Hall is a remarkable early 20th-century brick landmark situated in Shahbagh, within the University of Dhaka campus. Initially intended as a town hall, its foundation stone was laid by Lord Curzon in 1904, and the building was completed by 1908.
Since 1921, the hall has been home to the Faculty of Sciences. Its Indo-Saracenic architecture beautifully blends Mughal and European styles, featuring domes, horse-shoe and cusped arches, ornate turrets, deep eaves, and charming verandahs.
Beyond its academic function, Curzon Hall played a significant role in Bangladesh’s history: it was a hub for protest during the Bengali Language Movement (1948–56), where students opposed efforts to impose Urdu as the sole state language.
Surrounded by lush lawns, a botanical garden, playing fields, and a historic pond, Curzon Hall provides a serene and picturesque setting amid the lively campus.
- Shahid Minar - Shaheed Minar (Martyrs’ Monument) in Dhaka is a profound national symbol commemorating those who sacrificed their lives during the Bengali Language Movement in February 1952. During those days, students and activists from Dhaka University and Dhaka Medical College were shot while peacefully advocating for Bengali to be recognized as a state language.
The current monument, approximately 14 meters tall, features towering marble columns arranged in a semicircle—symbolizing a grieving mother with her fallen children—with a striking red sun disk behind. White stairways and railings lend it a solemn, almost divine appearance, while inscribed iron-letter poetry lines adorn the fences. Inside, marble floors and a large mural panel in the basement narrate the history of the movement.
- Lalbag Fort - Lalbagh Fort is an unfinished 17th-century Mughal fort complex located before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction began in 1678 AD by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb and later became emperor himself. Wikipedia
- Please Note: It is closed on Sunday
- Dhakeshwari Temple - Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh’s ‘National Temple’. The name “Dhakeshwari” means “Goddess of Dhaka”. Wikipedia
- Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) - Star Mosque is a mosque located in the Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque features ornate designs and is adorned with motifs of blue stars. It was constructed in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir. Wikipedia
- Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection - The Armenian Church, also known as the Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy Resurrection, is a historically significant architectural monument situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Wikipedia
- Ahsan Manzil - Ahsan Manzil is the former official residential palace and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. The building is located at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction began in 1859 and was completed in 1872. It was built in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. Wikipedia
- Please Note: It is closed on Thursday.
- Sadarghat - A vibrant area of narrow streets filled with cycle rickshaws, Sadarghat is renowned for its bustling river port and boat trips along the Buriganga. Textbooks and discounted volumes, along with stationery, are available at Banglabazar Book Market, while Shankhari Bazar Road is dotted with Hindu temples and shops selling conch shell crafts, spices, and textiles. Casual eateries offer mutton dishes and other traditional fare. ― Google
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- WiFi
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- WiFi
- Tea and coffee
- Entry fee of Lalbagh Fort
- Entry fee of Ahasan Monzil
- Airport Pickup or Drop-off
- Entry fee of Lalbagh Fort
- Entry fee of Ahasan Monzil
- Airport Pickup or Drop-off
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, in southern Asia. Set beside the Buriganga River, it’s at the center of national government, trade and culture. The 17th-century old city was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques remain. American architect Louis Khan’s National Parliament House complex typifies the huge, fast-growing modern metropolis.
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, in southern Asia. Set beside the Buriganga River, it’s at the center of national government, trade and culture. The 17th-century old city was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques remain. American architect Louis Khan’s National Parliament House complex typifies the huge, fast-growing modern metropolis.
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