HistoryAhsan Manzil
4.6Dhaka · Dhaka
The pink riverside palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka, now a museum on the Buriganga.
About
Dhaka's busy Buriganga river port, with wooden boats and launches leaving for the south.
Dhaka is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Mar.
PhotographySoloBudget
Things to do
- Join a local celebration if one is on
- Browse handicrafts directly from artisans
- Chat with residents about the area's stories
Photos
Photo: Topu Saha, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Map
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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.