This Dhaka city tour by local transport like a local person will give you idea how people spend their daily life in Dhaka. Though it is the best way to see people’s lifestyle and activities, this is very hard for new comers to move around by local transport. Because there is traffic jam, over crowded area and busy roads to cross, hustle and bustle everywhere. Most of the time, buses are with many passengers and very rush to run far destinations. To get on bus, you will walk fast and among other passengers you have to. In case there is no seat to sit on, you have to stand up in congested area of the bus.
- If you are fit enough to handle this or wish to experience, this Dhaka city tour is for you like a local. There are 2 options here. You can do any of these. (1) Inside Dhaka OR (2) Outside Dhaka.
Itinerary of Dhaka City Tour As Local
- Inside Dhaka:
- In the morning, tour guide will receive you from your hotel in the area Uttara, Baridara, Banani and Gulshan. Continue by tuk tuk or rickshaw to any bus station.
- You will wait for bus. When a bus comes for our destination we will get on it. We may get sit or not. The journey can be for about 1 hour. Reaching at the last stop, we will get off to walk.
- Curzon Hall is one of the oldest building following Mughal and British architect. We will walk there then take a rickshaw ride.
- We will walk in the crowd to reach Shakari Bazar where are the oldest Hindu markets selling products for Hindu families.
- Lalbagh Fort is a Mughal period fort, one of the best places in Dhaka.
- Star Mosque is star sign mosque built in Mughal period.
- Ahsan Manzil – Pink Palace is a palace of Nwab adorned by the British. Now it is a museum.
- Sadarghat – the busiest water transport area. People cross from one side to others by boat. The best place for boating.
- In the late afternoon, journey by bus to hotel. Trip ends.
- Outside Dhaka:
- It is a long journey by bus which takes about 1.30 hours. You can take a rickshaw or tuk tuk to go to Panam City known as ghost city because of the is abandoned. 52 Houses were built in 8th to 12th century belonged to Hindu merchants.
- Then we will move to Sonargaon ancient capital city of Bengal, Oldest mosque of Mughal period and walk to any village to see lifestyle.
- Journey by bus to your hotel. Trip ends.
Tour Price Per Person Per Day in USD
| Persons | Cost (Each) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 50 |
| Included | Included |
|---|---|
| Included: ✅ English speaking local tour guide, ✅ Local public transport – CNG, bus, rickshaw and boat. | Included: ✅ English speaking local tour guide, ✅ Local public transport – CNG, bus, rickshaw and boat. |
| Excluded: Entry fee, food and personal expense. | Excluded: Entry fee, food and personal expense. |
Note: Our guide is professional to accompany you during this situation. He will give you deep explanation of the city.