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Sonargaon; the ancient capital of Bengal
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3 Days Bangladesh Tour: Historical Dhaka and The Ancient Sonargaon

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Price is S$521 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

On this tour, you will experience a Full-day sightseeing tour of historical & cultural city Dhaka and one full-day tour to the historic ancient capital Sonargaon.

Activity location

  • National Parliament House
    • Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
    • Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • National Parliament House
    • Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
    • Dhaka City, Bangladesh

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3 Days Bangladesh Tour: Historical Dhaka and The Ancient Sonargaon
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 20:00
Price details
S$521.37 x 1 AdultS$521.37

Total
Price is S$521.37
Until Tue, 30 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Historian Guide and Care as per the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal and communal Transport as per the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll entry fees and tickets of Archaeological & Historical Landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional Pulling Rickshaw and Wooden Rowing boat Ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedAirport Pick-up and Drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedDhaka Sonargaon Dhaka by available communal transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation for 2 Nights in Choice Hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything which not included in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide and Driver Tips

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Dhaka
  • 10 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Grand Prince Hotel
National Parliament House
  • 25m
Bangladesh National Parliament: Great architecture of Louis Kahn in Dhaka, one of the must-sees of Bangladesh, visit this outstanding Architectural work from outside, this is an architectural masterpiece and a real accomplishment for the country. It was designed by world renowned American architect and Yale University Professor Louis I. Kahn. Originally commissioned by the Pakistanis when Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan after Partition of the Indian Sub-Continent, was meant to serve as the second seat of the national parliament. Construction of Bangladesh National Parliament started in 1964 but halted due to the Bangladeshi War of independence, and finally completed in 1982.
Bangladesh National Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Museum was established in 1913 is a four storied building with forty galleries under its 4 departments of natural history, History and Classical Art, Ethnography and decorative art and Contemporary art and World civilisation. Note: Thursday is off-day.
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” during its early years 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
  • 20m
Symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952(only and one languafe movement in the world's history). Hundreds and thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. Celebrations begin at zero hour of midnight. As recognisation of the language movement UN declear 21 February as International mother language day in 1999, which ovsreve all over the world every year on 21 February.
Lalbag Fort
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
No trip to Dhaka city is fulfilled without a trip to the Lalbagh Fort or also known as the fort of Auranagabad which was built in 1678 AD during Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The beautiful fort represents the dream of the Mughal Prince which stayed unfinished. So the whole fort has a sense of history and mystery entwined in the very bricks of the foundation. Note: Sunday is Off-day.
Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque
  • 15m
Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque from Mughal Dynasty 1704 CE is located at Old Dhaka, some 500m west of Lalbagh Fort. The facade of the mosque is decorated with panelling and ornamental merlons along the parapet. The entrances to the prayer hall are framed by multi-cusped arches and engaged columns on either side. The interior is divided into three bays by two lateral arches. Each bay contains a mihrab that is marked by multi-cusped arch within a rectangular panel. To get a good view of this walled mosque, you have to enter the main gate off the main road. People of any religion are welcome inside. Tips for visiting Mosque: Do not go to visit Mosque during prayer times. For ladies, covering the head is necessary to enter the mosque. Also need to wear modest cloths. Entering the mosque wearing shorts will not be possible for both gender.
Dhakeshwari Temple
  • 25m
Dhakeshwari Temple is the National Hindu Temple. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh’s ‘National Temple’. The name “Dhakeshwari” means “Goddess of Dhaka”. The Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. The Dhakeshwari temple was built in the Medieval era during Sena Dynasty, (12th century CE) by King Ballal Sen, and many say the city was named after this temple. The current architectural style of the temple cannot be dated to that period because of the numerous repairs have taken place over time. It is considered an essential part of Dhaka’s cultural heritage. Many researchers said that the temple is also one of the Shakti Peethas, where the jewel from the crown of the Goddess Satihad fallen. Since ages, the temple has been held in great importance.
Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
  • 20m
One of the most beautiful Mosque from Mughal dynasty. an exquisite white marble structure superbly decorated with engraved floral and star patterns will surely capture your attention. Even the local residents of the area often stop for a while to have a look and be amazed with its perpetual beauty. Unlike other Mughal architectures, there is no inscription found in the mosque mentioning its founding year. However, according to the trustees of the mosque, it was built in the year 1711. Tips for visiting Mosque: Do not go to visit Mosque during prayer times. For ladies, covering the head is necessary to enter the mosque. Also need to wear modest cloths. Entering the mosque wearing shorts will not be possible for both men and women.
Shankhari Bazar
  • 40m
Walking tour inside Shakhari Bazaar, the residential and commercial area of mostly Hindu and Artisan Community. The present area is over 400 year old centre of Dhaka’s Hindu community, this colourful and vibrant area is a slice of the commercial life of Old Dhaka, and reveals the artisan traditions of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The area is criss-crossed and narrow streets with alley ways packed with tiny workshops where artisans and craftsmen practice their age old traditional crafts; making everything from kites to jewellery. Many are descendants of the original Hindu residents of the area, and their handicraft traditions have been handed down from generation to generation. The area’s constant hum of business and craftsmanship is infectious, and visitors will not fail to be entranced by the ageless atmosphere of the bazaar.The present area is over 400 year old centre of Dhaka’s Hindu community, this colourful and vibrant area is a slice of the commercial life of Old Dhaka, and reveals the artisan traditions of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The area is criss-crossed with alley ways packed with tiny workshops where artisans and craftsmen practice their age old traditional crafts; making everything from kites to jewellery. Many are descendants of the original Hindu residents of the area, and their handicraft traditions have been handed down from generation to generation. The area’s constant hum of business and craftsmanship is infectious, and visitors will not fail to be entranced by the ageless atmosphere of the bazaar.
Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
  • 30m
The Armenian Church is an abandoned beautiful colonial church and a historically significant architectural monument situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh. The church bears testimony to the existence of a significant Armenian community in the region in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Day 2: Sonargaon; the Ancient Capital
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Grand Prince Hotel
Sonargaon Road
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Sonargaon, the ancient capital of Bengal, including the Folk-Art Museum, abandoned Panam city, beautiful Goaldi Mosque from 15th century CE. Enjoy a traditional Rowing boat Ride on the Mighty River Meghna or the River Buriganga where time permit.
Ahsan Manzil
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Known as the Pink Palace, Ahsan Manzil is located within the midst of antique metropolis, simply beside the bank of the River Buriganga. The amazing structure was the primary factor that attracts traveller to the palace; its rich history is what kept travellers intrigued. It reflects the lavish way of life of the Nawab dynasty, and portrays the economical instances it experienced in its in advance lifestyles as a trading house for the French traders. later on, it became the house of Khwaja Abdullah after the English-French struggle in the 18th century. New additions to the antique constructing and renovations has made this stunning monument into ever popular pink palace it is today.
Sadarghat
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Sadarghat Central River Port, located in the southern part of Dhaka, on the river Buriganga, is one of the most dynamic places in Dhaka. Here, the Sadarghat Launch Terminal is one of the largest river ports in the world. About 200 large and small passenger launches depart and arrive at the terminal every day. According to the officials at the terminal, 30,000 people, in average, use the terminal for departure and arrival every day. Visiting this place is a pandemonium, you may see what you can never experience in this world. The River Buriganga, though smelly and muddy, is the lifeblood of Old Dhaka. It’s fascinating to watch the large river ferries, overladen with people and local produce, and the loading and unloading activities to ramshackle warehouses on the riverfront. Triple-decked ferries are docked along the side of the jetty while small wooden boats pile their trade in between. The shrill of sirens sound like an air raid as boats depart and arrive from the countryside.
Day 3: Transfer to Airport / Airport Drop-Off
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
You will have your Airport Drop off.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNational Parliament House
    • Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
    • Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENational Parliament House
    • Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
    • Dhaka City, Bangladesh

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