Your flight to mosque-rich Dhaka brings you to the bustling capital city of Bangladesh, founded in the 10th century. Visit Dhaka’s Ahsan Manzil Museum and the 17th-century Lalbagh Fort.
Step back in time at Dhaka’s National Museum with its fascinating displays of Bangladesh's Hindu, Buddhist and Moghul past, art and handicrafts. Immerse yourself in the local culture of Dhaka in the Old City, between Sadarghat and Badam Tole, where the panorama of river life on the Buriganga is best.
For a city retreat, head to the plant-rich Baldha Garden or the roses of the sedate Botanical Gardens. Or trek the Bhawal National Park forests, 45km north of Dhaka.
Bengalis are addicted to sticky sweet foods, made from milk. While in Dhaka, opt for rasho-gollah, kalo-jam, shandesh, mishti doi, shemai, or chamcham for a sugar burst, washed down with chai, a sweet milky tea or lassi, a yoghurt drink. |