For a bit amusement

Every person wants to travel the tourist spots in search of mental peace but lack of time and loads of work keeps them busy. Many people worry about many things before traveling. There is tension about time, adequate money and good travel companion. You might have seen all the tourist spots around Dhaka city. You do not have enough money and time to travel somewhere far away, but you need an aesthetic and pleasant environment to make yourself resilient then you can visitsthese places near dhaka.

Here some suggestions are given to be visited in Dhaka for recreation. 

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is also known as one of the major cities of South Asia. It stands on the bank of the river Buriganga. It is located almost at the center of the country and has an area of nearly 31119 sq km. It has a large population, over 16 million, making it the largest city in Bangladesh and also one of the largest cities in the whole world.

Dhaka Division has 17 districts and 64 municipalities. Dhaka is known as the city of mosque and muslin. For its traditional and cultural riches Dhaka has attracted travelers from all over the world through ages. Dhaka has been developing fast as a modern city. It is the center of industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities for Bangladesh.

Ahsan Manzil

Ahsan Manzil is one of the significant monuments of the country. It is a very attractive asset of Dhaka not only for its historic significance but mainly for its architectural and aesthetic values. It is also an epitome of the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Ahsan Manjil was built in 1872 and standing on the banks of the Buriganga River. It also has a museum in it and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions of old Dhaka City.

Ahsan Manzil

Lalbagh Fort

Lalbagh Fort, previously known as Fort Aurangzeb, is an incomplete Mughal fortress, standing at the Buriganga River on the southwestern part of Dhaka. Its construction was commenced in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam during his 15-month long vice-royalty of Bengal, but before the work could complete, he was recalled by Aurangzeb. His successor, Shaista Khan, did not complete the work, though he stayed in Dhaka up to 1688. His daughter Iran Dukht, famously knon as Pari Bibi (Angel Lady) died here in 1684 and this led him to consider the fort to be ominous. The fort was long considered to be a combination of three buildings: The Mosque ,The tomb of Pari Bibi , The Diwan-i-Aam, comprising of two gateways and a portion of the partly damaged fortification wall.

Lalbagh Fort

Curzon Hall

Curzon Hall meant to be a town hall, was named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, who laid its foundation in 1904.  A year later Bengal was partitioned and Dhaka became the capital of the newly created province of East Bengal and Assam. Following the annulment of partition in 1911 it was used as a premise of Dhaka College, and after the establishment of Dhaka University in 1921, became part of the university's science section and continues as such. Laid out in a spacious and carefully maintained garden, this double storied brick building has a large central hall, lateral wings on the east and west with several rooms, and a continuous verandah on all sides. The Curzon Hall has attained a great significance in the history of the language movement. It was here, in 1948, the students of Dhaka University uttered their first refusal to accept Mohammed Ali Jinnah's declaration that Urdu alone would be the state language of the then Pakistan.

Curzon Hall-Dhaka University

Sonargaon

On the Dhaka - Chittagong highway about 29 km from Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal (previous name of Bangladesh). It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. From that century onward till the advent of the Mughals, Sonargaon was the subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bengal.

Another name of Sonargaon was “The City of Panam”. Goaldia Mosque and the Folklore Museum that houses artifacts from every cultural trait of the country increase the attractions of this place. At Jainal Abedin Museum in Sonargaon, you will find a lot of historic and archeological specimens. Among the ancient monuments, still intact ones are the Tomb of Sultan Ghiasuddin (1399-1409 A. D.), the shrines of Panjpirs and Shah Abdul Alia and a beautiful mosque in Goaldivillaae

Sonargao

National zoo

The biggest zoo in Bangladesh is the National Zoo at Mirpur in Dhaka. Established in 1974, the Dhaka Zoo has been developed and improved over the years and is easily the best zoo in Bangladesh. This is one of the most popular places in Dhaka for visiting, not only for the foreign people but also for the Bangladeshi people from all over the country. 
The Dhaka Zoo contains a large variety of native and non-native animals. Mammals at the zoo include elephant, panther, rhinoceros, zebra, waterbuck, otter, hyena, deer, giraffes, impala, black bear, tapir, hippo, lion and many different species of monkeys as well as chimpanzees and baboons. The majestic Royal Bengal Tigers are a highlight of the Dhaka Zoo which is one of the best attractions of this Zoo. Many of the animals, including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, hippos, waterbuck and rhinoceros were brought to Bangladesh from South Africa, and have adapted well to their new surroundings. The hippo enclosure contains a sizable lake covered in aquatic greenery that the hippos seem to thoroughly enjoy. 

Dhaka Zoo

Moinot Ghat

To see the waves of the Padma River and boat trip, you can go to Moinot Ghat located in Dohar upazila of Nawabgonj. The beautiful high waves will enchant your mind. Walking on the bank of the beautiful river, and seeing the boats swinging sideways by the waves would make you feel that you are on Cox’s Bazar sea beach not in Dohar, Dhaka. For this reason, many people call it ‘Mini Cox’s Bazar’. As Moinot Ghat is not yet known, many nature lovers are deprived of enjoying the beauty of this place. If you go there early in the morning then you will see the bazaar of various species of fish including Hilsa. If you want you can buy fish at cheat price from here.

Moinot Ghat

Fantasiy Kingdom

Fantasy Kingdom-the first ever theme park of Bangladesh started in the year 2002 occupying 20 acres of land at Ashulia near Dhaka. Concord Group is the builder and supervising authority of this project.Fantasy Kingdom has occupied a special place in the hearts of the itinerant people from the very beginning for its international standard rides, high quality services and immaculate entertainment. Moreover, they regularly arrange concerts on special days and occasions. All rides are of international standard in Fantasy Kingdom. These rides are paddle boat, magic carpet, bumper boat, bumper cart, ezdz, zuzu train, roller coaster, happy kangaroo, shanta maria, giant flume, barely bird etc.

Fantasy Kingdom