Private Tour: Sonargaon Full-day Sightseeing Tour; The Ancient Capital
Overview
Spend a Full-day exploring Sonargaon; the ancient capital of Bengal. You will Learn about the ancient history and culture of the country through visiting mentioned places and through a boat ride to a beautiful small island of the mighty River Meghna, Experience your visit to the Folk Arts & Crafts Museum, and the abandoned city of Panam, accompanied by a professional Historian guide. Explore your round-trip from Dhaka including a Traditional local lunch and all entrance fees to attractions.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Professional art historian guide
- Traditional local cuisine lunch
- Wooden Rowboat and Traditional Pulling Rickshaw Ride
- Transportation by both private and available communal vehicle
- Walking tour through small narrow streets around the old town
- Entry/Admission - Meghna River
- Entry/Admission - Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum
- Entry/Admission - Panam Nagar
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: University of Dhaka, Nilkhet Rd, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
The University of Dhaka is one of the oldest university in modern Bangladesh. Established during the British King in 1921, it gained a reputation as the “Oxford of the East” during its early years and has been a significant contributor to the modern history of Bangladesh. After the partition of India, it became the focal point of progressive and democratic movements in Pakistan. Its students and teachers played a central role in the rise of Bengali nationalism and the independence of Bangladesh.
Stop At: Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum Sonargaon Road, Sonargaon Bangladesh
Sonargaon is a historic city in central Bangladesh. It is one of the Ancient capitals of the historic region of Bengal and was an administrative center of eastern Bengal. It was also a port and trading center started from the Medieval era to British colonial rule, merchants built many Indo-Saracenic townhouses in the Panam neighborhood. You will visit Royal Palace and its adjacent folk Art and craft museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Goaldi Mosque, Goaldi Road Sonargaon, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Goaldi Mosque, Goaldi Road Sonargaon, Dhaka City Bangladesh
The Goaldi Mosque is one of the few surviving medieval monuments in Sonargaon. This beautiful single-domed Goaldi Mosque is the most impressive of the few extant monuments of the old capital city, and a good example of pre-Mughal architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Panam Nagar, Sonargaon Rd, Sonargaon Bangladesh
One of the most glorious place of Sonargaon that offers ancient traditional structural and architectural views from Medieval Era, with its enormous beauty is really refreshing for a person who love to take photographs, observe the nature and history together. An amazing set of ruins, mostly from the Hindu era, with architecture influenced by Greece, Europe, China; the buildings are in various states of disrepair but there are still many interesting things to see.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meghna River, VJX9+W5P, Goal Bhaor, Bangladesh
You will experience a Wooden-boat ride on the mighty River Meghna to see local lifestyle and their traditional daily activities, our all travelers liked this journey very much. Hope you will love it too.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: University of Dhaka, Nilkhet Rd, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
The University of Dhaka is one of the oldest university in modern Bangladesh. Established during the British King in 1921, it gained a reputation as the “Oxford of the East” during its early years and has been a significant contributor to the modern history of Bangladesh. After the partition of India, it became the focal point of progressive and democratic movements in Pakistan. Its students and teachers played a central role in the rise of Bengali nationalism and the independence of Bangladesh.
Stop At: Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum Sonargaon Road, Sonargaon Bangladesh
Sonargaon is a historic city in central Bangladesh. It is one of the Ancient capitals of the historic region of Bengal and was an administrative center of eastern Bengal. It was also a port and trading center started from the Medieval era to British colonial rule, merchants built many Indo-Saracenic townhouses in the Panam neighborhood. You will visit Royal Palace and its adjacent folk Art and craft museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Goaldi Mosque, Goaldi Road Sonargaon, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Goaldi Mosque, Goaldi Road Sonargaon, Dhaka City Bangladesh
The Goaldi Mosque is one of the few surviving medieval monuments in Sonargaon. This beautiful single-domed Goaldi Mosque is the most impressive of the few extant monuments of the old capital city, and a good example of pre-Mughal architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Panam Nagar, Sonargaon Rd, Sonargaon Bangladesh
One of the most glorious place of Sonargaon that offers ancient traditional structural and architectural views from Medieval Era, with its enormous beauty is really refreshing for a person who love to take photographs, observe the nature and history together. An amazing set of ruins, mostly from the Hindu era, with architecture influenced by Greece, Europe, China; the buildings are in various states of disrepair but there are still many interesting things to see.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meghna River, VJX9+W5P, Goal Bhaor, Bangladesh
You will experience a Wooden-boat ride on the mighty River Meghna to see local lifestyle and their traditional daily activities, our all travelers liked this journey very much. Hope you will love it too.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant meals not included
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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February 2020
This was a nice trip taken on a combination of car, rickshaw and public bus. I visited several places in historic Sonargaon including the ancient Panam Nagar, Goaldi mosque and a river island with a local community. There were lots of chances to try local snacks along the way. At the end back in ...
This was a nice trip taken on a combination of car, rickshaw and public bus. I visited several places in historic Sonargaon including the ancient Panam Nagar, Goaldi mosque and a river island with a local community. There were lots of chances to try local snacks along the way. At the end back in Dhaka we visited two markets. My guide Rahman was very knowledgeable and provided lots of information throughout the day. Overall a packed but very enjoyable day.floriankO5390PG
October 2023
Well organized and very interesting trip by public transport to sights nearby Dhaka. The ruins of Sonsargaon and the villiage on the island were beautiful. Best of all was experience the rural life and all the background informations provided by Mahibur.
Well organized and very interesting trip by public transport to sights nearby Dhaka. The ruins of Sonsargaon and the villiage on the island were beautiful. Best of all was experience the rural life and all the background informations provided by Mahibur.8888mrl
July 2023
Fabulous day trip from Dhaka for anyone who loves history & wants to learn about Bangladesh’s history. Unusual & unique architecture. Beautiful sites. Highly recommend this trip for newcomers or those who have lived in Bangladesh for a while & are curious to experience the culture first hand.
Fabulous day trip from Dhaka for anyone who loves history & wants to learn about Bangladesh’s history. Unusual & unique architecture. Beautiful sites. Highly recommend this trip for newcomers or those who have lived in Bangladesh for a while & are curious to experience the culture first hand.inshirahi2021
March 2023
We had a great tour with Mahib. We were able to visit Goaldi Mosque, Panam Nagar and the Sonargaon Folk Arts and Crafts Museum. Mahib was knowledgeable and very accommodating. We have already recommended this tour to our family and friends. We will definitely be booking more tours with Mahib in ...
We had a great tour with Mahib. We were able to visit Goaldi Mosque, Panam Nagar and the Sonargaon Folk Arts and Crafts Museum. Mahib was knowledgeable and very accommodating. We have already recommended this tour to our family and friends. We will definitely be booking more tours with Mahib in the future!