Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.5 km
Ascend 29 m
Descend 25 m

Experience Dhaka in Bangladesh in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Dhaka

Sight 1: Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque

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The Khan_Mohammad_Mridha_Mosque is a historical mosque near Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Wikipedia: Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque (EN)

1125 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 2: Dhakeshwari National Temple

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Dhakeshwari National Temple Kuruman / CC BY 2.0

Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" means "Goddess of Dhaka". Since the destruction of Ramna Kali Mandir in 1971 by the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Dhakeshwari Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. It is also the largest Hindu temple in Bangladesh. It is one of the Shakti Pithas, the goddess-centric shrines of the Indian Subcontinent.

Wikipedia: Dhakeshwari Temple (EN)

752 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Shahid Minar

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The Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952 in then East Pakistan.

Wikipedia: Shaheed Minar, Dhaka (EN)

413 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: ImamBara

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ImamBara

The Hussaini Dalan is an Imambara that was originally built during the later half of the Mughal rule in the 17th century in Dhaka. It was built as the Imambara of the Shia Muslim community. Hussaini Dalan serves as the main Hussainiya of Dhaka, or venue for majlis or gatherings held during the month of Muharram; the ten-day religious gathering commemorates the martyrdom of Hussain, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Wikipedia: Hussaini Dalan (EN)

1231 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 5: Churihatta Jame Moshjid

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The ancient Churihatta Mosque or Churihatta Mosque is an archaeological site in Bangladesh, which is located in Tematha of Umesh Chandra Dutta Lane and Haider Baksh Lane in Old Dhaka Metropolis. Locally the mosque was known as Churihatta Shahi Mosque. The actual location of the mosque was 26-27 Sheikh Haider Baksh Lane, a little west of Chawkbazar. According to historical data, the mosque is 377 years old (2021 AD). However, the ancient mosque architecture is now extinct; Modern architecture has been built in that place.

Wikipedia: চুড়িহাট্টা মসজিদ (BN)

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