Halvdags privat tur til gamle Dhaka historie og arv
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Dhaka er hovedstaden i Bangladesh i det sydlige Asien. Beliggende ved siden af Buriganga-floden er det i centrum for national regering, handel og kultur. Den gamle by fra det 17. århundrede var Bengals Mughal-hovedstad, og mange paladser og moskeer er tilbage. Den amerikanske arkitekt Louis Khans National Parliament House-kompleks kendetegner den enorme, hurtigt voksende moderne metropol.
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Curzon Hall er et slående tidlig 20th århundrede mursten landemærke beliggende i Shahbagh, inden for University of Dhaka campus. Oprindeligt bestilt som en rådhus, dens grundsten blev lagt af Lord Curzon i 1904 og bygningen blev afsluttet i 1908. Siden 1921 har salen vært for Videnskabsfakultetet. Dens Indo-Saracen arkitektur viser en graciøs sammensmeltning af Mughal og europæiske stilarter - med kupler, hestesko og udskårne buer, udsmykkede tårne, dybe huller og charmerende verandaer. Ud over sin akademiske rolle spillede Curzon Hall en central rolle i Bangladeshs historie: Det var et protestcenter under Bengali Sprogbevægelsen (1948-1956), hvor studerende fordømte forsøg på at håndhæve urdu som det eneste statssprog. Omgivet af grønne græsplæner, en botanisk have, legepladser og en historisk dam, Curzon Hall tilbyder en rolig og malerisk miljø midt i den travle campus.
Shaheed Minar (Martyrs' Monument) i Dhaka er et kraftfuldt nationalt symbol til ære for dem, der mistede deres liv under Bengali Sprogbevægelsen i februar 1952. På den tid blev studerende og aktivister fra Dhaka Universitet og Dhaka Medical College skudt, da de fredeligt krævede, at bengalsk blev anerkendt som et statssprog. Det nuværende monument, der står omkring 14 meter højt, har skyhøje marmorkolonner arrangeret i en halvcirkel - symboliserer en sørgende mor med sine faldne børn - med en slående rød solskive bagved. Hvide trapper og gallerier giver det et højtideligt, næsten guddommeligt udseende, mens indskrevne jernbogstavelige poesi linjer pryder hegnet. Indvendigt, marmor gulve og en stor mural panel i kælderen fortælle historien om bevægelsen.
Lalbagh Fort er et ufuldstændigt Mughal-fortkompleks fra det 17. århundrede, der står foran Buriganga-floden i den sydvestlige del af Dhaka, Bangladesh. Byggeriet blev startet i 1678 e.Kr. af Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, som var søn af kejser Aurangzeb og senere kejser selv. Wikipedia * Bemærk venligst: Det er lukket om søndagen
Dhakeshwari National Temple er et hinduistisk tempel i Dhaka, Bangladesh. Det er statsejet, hvilket giver det udmærket at være Bangladeshs 'nationale tempel'. Navnet "Dhakeshwari" betyder "Dhakas gudinde". Wikipedia
Star Mosque, er en moske beliggende i Armanitola-området, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Moskeen har udsmykkede designs og er dekoreret med motiver af blå stjerner. Det blev bygget i første halvdel af det 19. århundrede af Mirza Golam Pir. Wikipedia
Den armenske kirke, også kendt som den armenske apostoliske kirke for den hellige opstandelse, er et historisk betydningsfuldt arkitektonisk monument beliggende i Armanitola-området i det gamle Dhaka, Bangladesh. Wikipedia
Ahsan Manzil er det tidligere officielle boligpalads og sæde for Nawab i Dhaka. Bygningen er beliggende ved Kumartoli langs bredden af Buriganga-floden i Dhaka, Bangladesh. Byggeriet blev påbegyndt i 1859 og blev afsluttet i 1872. Det blev bygget i den indo-saraceniske genoplivningsarkitektur. Wikipedia * Bemærk venligst: Det er lukket om torsdagen.
Sadarghat er et livligt område med smalle gader fyldt med cykelrickshaws og er kendt for sin travle flodhavn og bådture langs Buriganga. Lærebøger og nedsatte bind samt papirvarer er til salg på Banglabazar Book Market, mens Shankhari Bazar Road er fyldt med hinduistiske templer og butikker, der sælger konkyliehåndværk, krydderier og tekstiler. Afslappede spisesteder serverer fårekødsretter og andre traditionelle retter. ― Google
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The guide provided me with a great introduction to Dhaka and it's history and origins with his vast knowledge of the city. He took me to several important sites in Old Dhaka explaining the significance of each in some detail. He was happy to answer any questions I had about Dhaka. Also he was interested in where I came from and why I had chosen to visit Bangladesh. A worthwhile tour which I am happy to recommend.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind recommendation. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your introduction to Dhaka, its history, origins, and the important heritage sites of Old Dhaka. It was a pleasure to share the stories and significance of each place with you, and we truly appreciate your curiosity and interest in Bangladesh. We always enjoy learning about our guests as well, and we are glad the tour felt worthwhile and meaningful. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back for more experiences in Bangladesh in the future.
We had a wonderful experience exploring Old Dhaka with Travel Mate. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained the history and culture of the area in a very engaging way. The tour was well organized and covered many beautiful heritage locations. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the authentic beauty and history of Dhaka.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful experience exploring Old Dhaka with Travel Mate. It was our pleasure to share the history, culture, and heritage of this beautiful part of the city with you. We are very happy that you enjoyed the organization of the tour and the heritage locations we covered. Thank you again for choosing Travel Mate. We hope to welcome you on another memorable experience in Bangladesh soon.
Great - thanks for early pick up and drop off at another location. Very flexible and felt very looked after throughout!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the flexibility with the early pickup and alternate drop-off location. It’s wonderful to know that you felt well looked after throughout the experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Bangladesh!
Very fun and exciting tour. Trust me, you cannot do this on your own! We visited all the spots listed in the itinerary and then some! Shahadat knows so much about the history of each place, knows how to he you in and knows how to take a good photo.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun and exciting tour and were able to experience all the highlights—and even more! Shahadat will be very happy to know that his knowledge, guidance, and even photography skills helped make your experience special. Your trust and kind words mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Bangladesh! 😊
We really only visited two of the sights; the other ones we saw only from the outside and after it got dark. I think it's probably impossible to do this tour in half a day and the guide, although well intentioned, couldn't manage the time adequately in a city with Dhaka's traffic.
Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We sincerely regret that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. You are absolutely right that Dhaka’s traffic can be highly unpredictable sometimes, and managing multiple sites within a half-day schedule can sometimes be challenging. That said, we understand your disappointment in not being able to explore all locations properly in daylight. Thank you again for your constructive feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more fulfilling experience next time.
I booked the tour last minutes, however, everything was organized and planned well, on time pick up，my guide Shahadat is accommodating and explain the places well. I’ve learned the history of Bangladesh along this tour, would recommend if you have one day to spare in Dhaka.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that, even with a last-minute booking, everything was well organized and the pickup was on time. It’s great to know that my explanations helped you learn more about the history of Bangladesh and made the most of your day in Dhaka. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience!
Our tour was initially postponed by one hour and suddenly canceled 15 minutes before the start. We checked with our hotel concierge, and some places on the list were closed and shouldn’t be even proposed. This was a huge disappointment.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced. Due to receiving the booking at the last moment, we faced scheduling challenges. We did our best to operate the tour; however, it was canceled for unavoidable reasons. As previously discussed, we have issued a full refund.
Visited lots of places in Old Dhaka. Such an amazing place with narrow streets and authentic buildings. Fantastic driver and guide who did everything to show the highlights of the Bangladeshi capital. I recommend this tour. Easy commucation, punctual pick up and great stops.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the charm of Old Dhaka, with its narrow streets and historic architecture. Our team is glad to know that the communication, pickup, and tour highlights met your expectations, and that both the guide and driver made your visit memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for more incredible experiences in Bangladesh!
Shahadat Hossain was a great guide, very accommodating of our special requests to visit particular parts of Dhaka University, and always willing to lend a helping hand to carry fruits or other items we bought along the way. Really comprehensive tour that shows you all the gems of Dhaka.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Dhaka tour with Shahadat Hossain. He always goes the extra mile to make sure guests feel comfortable and get the most out of their experience. We’re glad you appreciated the flexibility and little touches along the way. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Bangladesh!
• Lalbagh Fort (1678, Mughal era): Incomplete fort started by Prince Azam, later used by the Nawabs of Bengal. Key sites inside: Pari Bibi’s tomb, mosque, Diwan-i-Aam. • Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace): Built in the 19th century as the residence of Nawab Abdul Ghani, symbol of aristocracy and politics of Old Dhaka.
