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Private Tour: Historic Sonargaon Day Tour with Scenic Country Boat Trip

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Dhaka City

Embark on a private tour of historic Sonargaon, exploring its ancient capital, Folk Art and Crafts Museum, Panam City, and Goaldi Mosque. Then, experience the traditional life of farmers on a scenic country boat trip along the River Meghna.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

MAM Holidays Bangladesh - Following hotel pick up from Dhaka hotel at 8am drive to Banglar Tajmahal
Banglar Taj Mahal - Tajmahal of Bengal is a scaled copy of the original Tajmahal (a Mughal mausoleum located in Agra
Goaldi Mosque - Next, you’ll proceed to Goaldi Mosque. Goaldi Mosque, one of the very few surviving medieval monuments in the city of Sonargaon. Built in 1519, the graceful, single-domed Goaldi Mosque is the most impressive of the few extant monuments of the old capital city, and a good example of pre-Mughal architecture.
Panam Nagar - Afterwards, you’ll visit Panam Nagar. Panam Nagar, a unique township, stretched in a single street 5 meter wide on the average and 600 meter in length. All the buildings have the character of urban street front houses and are lined up on either side of this street which ends up at the Panam bazar. Fifty-two houses exist in dilapidated and disused condition having 31 in the north side of the street and 21 on the south.
Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum - Youâll visit The Folk Art Museum, or Folk Art and Crafts Museum is located on a picturesque fifty hectare piece of land that consists of breathtaking landscapes, peaceful artificial lakes and ponds, and of course the structures that make up the Folk Art Museum complex (Wednesday & Thursday is closed).

After having lunch at local restaurant you will board wooden boat (Engine Driven) to join this Cruise on Meghna River adventure. Enjoy local fisherman Hilsa fishing on Meghna River. Explore the remote island villages of the widest river of Bangladesh that are only accessible by boat. Enjoy the remote island villages of the widest river of Bangladesh that are only accessible by boat. Stop at Nunertek Island in the middle of river enjoy the activities and lifestyle of villagers.

After enjoying the village starts for Dhaka and around 6 pm we will drop off you at your Dhaka hotel.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch included
English-speaking guide
All entrance tickets covered
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dhaka

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Any item not included in inclusions
Gratuities

Additional Information

Enjoy a Dhaka day-tour to visit some of the most amazing destinations including Sonargaon (The old capital of Bengal), Folk Art and Crafts Museum, Panam City (Panam Nagar) to see the beautifully decorated buildings constructed around the end of 18th century, Goaldi Mosque and then visit a char (small river island) in the third largest River Meghna by country boat to see traditional life of farmers in Bangladesh

Pickup and Dropoff times are subject to change due to local traffic condition.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Location

MAM Holidays Bangladesh

Aman Shopping Complex Shahid Latif Road, Dakshinkhan

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jipu

Mar 20, 2022

Sonargaon Day Tour - This was the first of two visits with Siraj from Cittagang visits. Much obliged Siraj, and our driver for an incredible day. We went to Sonargaon and saw notable structures as well as truly fun children who were so agreeable and quick to meet me; Panem which was astounding and had such an intriguing outing across the waterway to a little town, again to be met with invitingness and graciousness. An incredible outing - especially when trapped in unbelievable downpour returning with transports being washed under the bridge flood pipes, prompting more noteworthy blockage than expected. try not to pass up on the chance to go out traveling like this: it gives you such knowledge into this captivating nation and its kin.

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Lockedoutofgw

Aug 6, 2019

Huge variety and diversity - This was the first of two tours with Jafar from Taabu tours. Thanks Jafar, and our driver for a great day. We went to Sonargaon and saw not only historic buildings but also really fun kids who were so friendly and keen to meet me; Panem that was amazing and had such an interesting excursion across the river to a small village, again to be met with friendliness and courtesy. A great day out - particularly when caught in unreal rain coming back with buses being washed under the overpass overflow pipes, leading to greater congestion than usual. don't miss the opportunity to go on a trip like this: it gives you such an insight into this fascinating country and its people.

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Laralyn1017

Feb 17, 2019

Great trip with lots to see! - This company was really wonderful to work with! I booked the wrong day originally; they were very nice about it and helped me rebook. Also, I am a solo female traveler so was a bit nervous and they put me completely at ease. I had two guides and a driver who were all professional and fun to be with all day. I felt safe the entire time! The sites were beautiful, especially the ancient city. If going to the fishing village, do not forget to bring candy for women and children. The entire trip was enjoyable and very professional. ** as a visiter, you will be asked to take photos with many locals. If you are uncomfortable with this, I would mention it to the guide

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Jorge

Feb 7, 2017

This tour was excellent.It is a good... - <p>This tour was excellent.It is a good change from the noise and bustle of Dhaka.We visited Panam City with a lot of hisyory on its buildings.We enjoyed the boat trip to a fisherman village.We got to meet locals who live without water nor electricity.They were friendly and hospitable.Bring candy for the kids if ou visit them, they will love that.Our tour guide Kashem was amazing.He has good knowledge and was very corteous and hospitable.He took care of us every step of the way.We highly recommend this tour.Not to be missed!!!</p>

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