Spend a full day exploring the old city of Dhaka. Visit the various sites this city has to offer, including Sadarghat river port, Old Hindu Street, the Armenian Church, Lalbagh Fort, and Ahsan Manzil. Overnight in Dhaka.
Overnight in The Pearl Hotel, Dhaka
Meal plan: Breakfast
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh. With a population of 18 million, it is one of the most populated cities in the world. Filled with national monuments, Dhaka became known as the 'City of Mosques' during the rule of the Mughals in the 17th century. It contains more rickshaws than any other city on earth.
Founded in 1608 as Jahangir Nagar, Old Dhaka is a term used to refer to the historic old city of Dhaka. Located on the banks of the Buringanga River, this city was once the
centre
of the world’s muslin trade. Old Dhaka is famous for its variety of food and culture, with many religions living in harmony celebrating festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Muharram, and the Hindu festivals of Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja together.
The Sadarghat, meaning City Wharf, is located in the south of Dhaka. Set on the Buringanga River, it's the busiest port in the country in terms of passengers despite no longer being used by larger boats due to shoaling and the downsizing of inland waterways. Small boats, barges and steamers still utilise the port. The Sadarghat is also known for its floating fruit and vegetable market.