NatureHidden gemPadma and Jamuna Char Villages
4.0Manikganj · Dhaka
Sandbar villages that appear and disappear with the seasons.
About
A major ferry terminal on the Jamuna, with riverside tea stalls and sunsets.
Manikganj is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Mar.
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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: Tanvir Rahman • Personal Website, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Food nearby
River Fish Curry
নদীর মাছের ঝোল
Fresh Padma and Jamuna river fish, cooked in a light curry.
Pabda Fish Curry
পাবদা মাছের ঝোল
Soft, delicate pabda cooked in a light turmeric gravy.
Bhapa Pitha
ভাপা পিঠা
Steamed rice-flour cakes with coconut and jaggery, a winter treat.