HistoryDhakeshwari National Temple
4.2Dhaka · Dhaka
Dhaka's most important Hindu temple, said to give the city its name.
About
A 17th-century Mughal fort complex with a tomb, mosque and quiet gardens in the heart of Old Dhaka.
Dhaka is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
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Things to do
- Walk the garden pathways and the Pari Bibi tomb
- Visit the museum in the Diwan-i-Aam
- Eat bakarkhani in Old Dhaka afterwards
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Food nearby
Haji Biryani
হাজীর বিরিয়ানি
Old Dhaka's famous mutton biryani, cooked in small batches since the 1930s.
Bakarkhani
বাকরখানি
A crisp, layered flatbread from Old Dhaka, eaten with tea or kebab.
Chotpoti & Fuchka
চটপটি ও ফুচকা
Tangy, spicy street snacks that define Dhaka evenings.