Things to Do in Dhaka
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Dhaka, Bangladesh — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Lalbagh Fort (1678 Mughal)
Unfinished Mughal fort complex with tomb of Pari Bibi + Diwan-i-Aam. BDT 200 for foreigners. 1.5 hours. The Old Dhaka highlight.
Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) + Sadarghat river port
19th-century pink Mughal palace + chaotic Buriganga river ferry port nearby (the most photogenic site in Dhaka). BDT 100. 1 hour.
Old Dhaka rickshaw ride
Cycle-rickshaw through Shankhari Bazaar + Hindu street — BDT 200 negotiated for 30 min. The only way to experience Old Dhaka.
Star Mosque + biryani at Haji Biriyani
17th-century mosque with star-mosaic tiles + Bangladesh's most legendary mutton biryani next door. BDT 300 for biryani.
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Things to do in Dhaka
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Mutton biryani at Haji. Hilsa fish curry. Panta bhat (fermented rice). Beef bhuna. Mishti doi (sweet yogurt). Roohi Afza summer drink.
Local tip
DAC is 17km from centre but traffic can make it 90 minutes. For under 4-hour layovers: stay airside. For 6+ hours: Old Dhaka + Lalbagh Fort is doable via Uber. Dhaka is the most densely-populated city on earth — be prepared for sensory overload.
Where to stay
Hotels across Dhaka — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.