HistoryHidden gem
Tewta Zamindar Bari
4.0Manikganj · Dhaka
A large 19th-century zamindar mansion in Tewta village.
About
A Zamindar-era palace in Saturia.
A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Manikganj is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
PhotographySolo
Things to do
- Hire a local guide for the backstory
- Visit the on-site museum or information board
- Combine with a nearby heritage site
Photos
Photo: Nahid Sultan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Map
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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.