📷 Pinu Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.01
Lalbagh Fort
🏰 FortAn unfinished 17th-century Mughal fort; the tomb of Pari Bibi, a mosque and a museum.
District guides › Dhaka Division › Dhaka
Best timeNovember to February
Days needed2 days
District townDhaka
From DhakaThe capital itself
At a glance: Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and a district in Dhaka Division; the best time to visit is November to February; a visit takes 2 days.
Last updated: October 2026
What to see in Dhaka, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat, on one page. Been there and found something wrong? Tap 👎 under that part and tell us what is right; if it is right, tap 👍.
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What to see
📷 Pinu Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.0
📷 Mahbub Hossain Shaheed (mahosha) · CC BY-SA 4.02
Ahsan Manzil
🏛️ HeritageThe pink palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka on the bank of the Buriganga, now a museum.
📷 Saiful Aopu & Nahid Sultan · CC BY-SA 3.03
National Parliament House
🏛️ HeritageWorld-famous architecture designed by Louis Kahn; spend an afternoon by Crescent Lake.
📷 George John Edkins (1921-2001) · CC BY-SA 4.04
National Museum
🖼️ MuseumThe country's largest museum, in Shahbag; galleries from archaeology to the Liberation War, all under one roof.
📷 Hiroki Ogawa · CC BY 3.05
Sadarghat & Old Dhaka
🏙️ CityThe bustle of the launch terminal, the Star Mosque, Shankhari Bazar and Old Dhaka's kachchi and bakarkhani.
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Ramna Park
🌳 ParkThe city's green lungs; the Pohela Boishakh Batamul (banyan tree) and the Swadhinata Stambha (Independence Monument).
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Getting there and where to stay
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From DhakaThe capital itself; easy to reach by bus, train and air from every part of the country
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Where to stayTk 3,000-10,000 (approx.) in Gulshan-Banani, mid-range hotels in Motijheel-Paltan Tk 1,500-3,500 (approx.)
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What to eatKachchi biryani (layered mutton rice), bakarkhani (flaky flatbread), morog polao (chicken pilaf) and Haji biryani
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TipsTake a rickshaw to explore Old Dhaka, and on Fridays and holidays set out in the morning to avoid traffic jams
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In an emergency: phone numbers
Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All emergency numbers with sources
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
The best time to visit Dhaka is November to February.
How do I get to Dhaka?
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, easy to reach by bus, train and air from every part of the country.
What is there to see in Dhaka?
Places to see in Dhaka: Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House, National Museum, Sadarghat & Old Dhaka and Ramna Park.
How many days does it take to see Dhaka?
It takes 2 days to see Dhaka.
Where can I stay in Dhaka?
Accommodation in Dhaka: Tk 3,000-10,000 (approx.) in Gulshan-Banani, mid-range hotels in Motijheel-Paltan Tk 1,500-3,500 (approx.).
What is the famous food of Dhaka?
The famous food of Dhaka: kachchi biryani (layered mutton rice), bakarkhani (flaky flatbread), morog polao (chicken pilaf) and Haji biryani.
Who do I call in an emergency in Dhaka?
Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102.
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Nearby districts
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Products of Dhaka, straight from local sellers
Famous for: Kachchi biryani (layered mutton rice), bakarkhani (flaky flatbread), morog polao (chicken pilaf) and Haji biryani
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