Dhaka Old Town City Tour

Duration

6 to 8 hours

Overview

Lively Old Dhaka is known for historic buildings like the Mughal-era Lalbagh Fort, set amid green lawns, and Dhakeshwari Mandir, a 12th-century Hindu temple. Period furnishings are on display at the Ahsan Manzil Museum, a vast palace with a pink facade. Street vendors sell breads and sweets, while Shankhari Bazar is a popular spot to find bangles, spices, and textiles. River boat trips depart from the Sadarghat area.