Old Dhaka

Hire a local friendly Bangladeshi guide to explore the downtown Dhaka, well known as Old Dhaka. It is not a city for a week-kneed traveler. So, you need to be daring enough to wander through chaotic streets of this well preserved capital city. The place is an architectural enlightenment where you get to discover art and intellect. Lots of amazing historical formations as well as narrow alleys and crazy crowds expect you to be little patient as they maintain mad pace. Its better to rent local eyes that will help you see this teeming city and suit your unique travel interest. Begin your city tour with the historic boat ride next to Buriganga River around Sadarghat to come close to the extremes of city at your side. The countrys troubled past can be sensed through a visit to the National Museum & the Liberation War Museum. Plus, a visit to the worlds 10th biggest mosque namely the Baitul Mukarram Mosque also falls in the same category. It is indeed an unusual architecture that brings to light modern understanding of Islam, and can accommodate 30,000 devotees at a time. For more experience you can also wander through citys largest garment market arena the Banga Bazaar. You can take help of your guide for successful bargaining tips. Old Dhaka has interested architecture to look at that also contain a Hindu Temple the Dhakeshwari Temple, crumbling buildings, mostly residential, but indeed beautiful to grab your attention. What more you can expect that even at 10 A. M. in the morning, the old abandoned homes of the city may look dark with no ray of light at all. Out of them mostly are Mughal formations elaborated with faded paintings, unique arches in the ceilings & entryways. Nevertheless, your Old Dhaka visit is partial if you forget a visit to spice market along with Bara Katra, Star Mosque, Lalbagh Fort, and Armenian Church.