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'''Old Dhaka''' is a neighborhood of Dhaka and the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. Old Dhaka is located on the banks of Buriganga River.

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Old Dhaka has little of public transport infrastructure so cycle rickshaw is your best option. Buses are used by local residents but signage is common and utterly confusing for a tourist. The Sadarghat river terminal, on Buri Ganga River, in the southern-western part of the neighborhood a major harbour for river transport and can be a useful way of reaching Dhaka from other cities.

<h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2>

GPS 23.717762|90.401215 

Rickshaws and taxis are the main mode for getting around the rather chaotic streets of Old Dhaka. Distances are fairly short but the striking heat can make walking quite a challenge.

<h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2>
=== Religious sites ===
Buriganga River, Dhaka - 250 px|Buriganga River, Old Dhaka
Armenian Church in Old Dhaka - [[Armenia]]n Church, Dhaka
Shiva temples Dhakeshwari Mandir 2 by Ragib Hasan - Shiva temples inside Dhakeshwari Temple
Ahsan Manzil-Front View - Front View of Ahsan Manzil
Dhaka Lalbagh Fort 5 - Lal Bagh Fort
* [[Armenia]]n Church of the Holy Resurrection | Armanitola Road, Old Dhaka 23.712667, 90.403167 ☎ +880 2 731 6953 Free, but tipping the caretaker is a friendly gesture [[Armenia]]n Church, Dhaka A small, cosy church built in 1781 by [[Armenia]]n missionaries. Mass is conducted only a few times throughout the year, usually during Christmas and Good Friday. Tours are informal, and could be organised by the caretaker 'Mr Martin'.

* Chawk Mosque | Chowk Bazaar, Old Dhaka 23.716045, 90.39571 - Chawk Mosque A masjid in Old Dhaka that dates from the 17th century, most likely built by the Mughals.

* Sitara Mosque - Star Mosque | Armanitola Road, Old Dhaka 23.715629, 90.401728 - Star Mosque Built in the early 18th century, it has since been redecorated with hundreds of tiles with star patterns. Tourists are welcome to visit outside of prayer times.

* Dhakeshwari Temple - Dhakeshwari Jatiya Mandir | Dhakeswari Road, Dhaka 23.723056, 90.389722 - Dhakeshwari Temple - A207526 National Temple of [[Bangladesh]], built in the 12th century.

* Hussaini Dalan Mosque | 23.722419, 90.397911 - Hussaini Dalan Built during the 17th century by the Mughals as a house for the imam, a religious leader. It's architecture possesses a mix of both Mughal and British influences.

* Ramakrishna Mission | 27 R K Mission Road, Gopibag, Dhaka 23.720867, 90.423388 ☎ +880 2 9553703 - Ramakrishna Temple and Ramkrishna Mission,Dhaka A Hindu temple and complex that was first founded in 1916. The architecture is Indian-influenced.

=== Buildings ===

* Ahsan Manzil - Pink Palace | Ahsanullah Road, Dhaka 23.708611, 90.406111 On the banks of the Buriganga River ☎ +880 2 7391122 Opening Hours: April - September: Saturday to Wed: 10:30-17:30, Fri: 14:30-19:30; October - Mar: Saturday to Wed: 09:30-16:30, Fri: 14:30-19:30; Ramadan: Saturday to Wed: 09:30-15:30 Foreigners: Tk 75, under-12s: Tk 2, local residents and SAARC citizens: Tk 5, disabled persons: free Ahsan Manzil - Ahsan Manzil-Front View - A British Raj-era building that served as a residence for the Nawab of Dhaka. It lies on the banks of the Buriganga River, and is famous for its pink stonework. There are 31 rooms within, and the huge dome on top can be seen from miles around. It has recently been renovated into a museum with various displays concerning its history, with a beautiful garden accompanying the building.

* Lalbagh Fort - Bengali: Lalbagh Kella | Lalbagh, Old Dhaka 23.719033, 90.388058 Best method is to simply ask a rickshaw driver for 'Lalbagh Kella'; the streets surrounding it are a maze - Opening Hours: 10am-5pm, closed Saturdays There are separate fees for local residents and tourists; both are fairly cheap Lalbagh Fort Lalbager Kella 01 - A801226 Built in 1678 AD by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. The fort was the scene of many bloody battles, including those during the Mughal era, a revolt against the British during the time of the Raj and protection for the revolutionary forces during the[[Bangladesh]] Liberation War. Monuments of the Lalbagh site include the Tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh Mosque and the Audience Hall and the Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan, which now houses a museum.

=== Monuments ===

* 1857 Memorial Sadarghat 23.709357, 90.412379 In Bahadur Shah Park - Built to commemorate the martyrs of the first Liberation War (1857-1859) against British rule. It was here that the revolting sepoys and their civil compatriots were publicly hanged. A large park surrounds the memorial, with various other monuments.

=== Parks ===

* Baldha Garden Wari, Old Dhaka 23.718333, 90.417778 - Baldha Garden - Baldha Garden Pond A unique creation of the late Narendra Narayan Roy and the landlord of Baldha. Established in 1904 and the garden with its rich collection of indigenous and exotic plants is one of the most exciting attractions for botanists, naturalists and tourists.

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* Sadarghat River Front | A huge river port on the banks of the Buriganga River. Catch a ride on a boat here and cruise along the river, soaking in the surrounding chaos and sites.

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<h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants</h2>
Restaurants are crammed throughout the narrow alleys and along the main streets - duck into one of them and you'll likely not be too disappointed. A full meal will usually cost around 70 Taka, although fish costs more.

* Bismillah Kabab 104 Kazi Alauddin Road 23.720292, 90.406217 Next to Nazira Bazaar

* Hajjee Beryani In Nazira Bazar, close to Bango Bazar - Old Dhaka was famed for its lines of beryani restaurants. Some of the more famous outfits are still going and Hajjee Beryani is one of them. It revels in its eccentric reputation for opening only at certain times and only cooking a certain amount (well below demand).

* Hotel Al-Razzaque | 29/1 North South Road (Nazira Bazaar) ☎ +880 2 956 1990 Tk50-150 On the ground floor of the hotel is a large and popular restaurant, busy anytime of the day with [[Bangladesh|Bangladeshi]] families and businessmen. Food is pretty darn good, if unpredictable in its timing. Sometimes you'll have a choice of [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken] and mutton curries, fish and vegetables, other times it's [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken] biryani or the highway. Fish will double the price of a meal, at least. It's sandwiched between a clean and well-stocked fruit juice and a clean and well-stocked sweet shop. Each plate cost 80 Taka.

* Hotel Star Thatari Bazaar - Does fantastic Beryani & Goat Leg Roast.

* Beauty laccha faluda near shakhari bazar 
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<h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Hotels</h2>

Old Dhaka lacks high-end hotels, those can be found in Dhaka/Central|Central and Dhaka/North|North Dhaka.

* Hotel Al-Razzaque | 29/1 North South Road (Nazira Bazaar) 23.718316, 90.408645 ☎ +880 2 956 1990 From Tk 160 A moderately priced hotel popular with [[Bangladesh|Bangladeshi]] men, it's got nice clean rooms with attached bathrooms with squat toilets and a popular restaurant.

* Hotel Grameen | 22 Nawabpur Road 23.716364, 90.411292 ☎ +880 2 956 2422 Tk 60-150 A big hotel on busy Nawabpur Road, just south of [[Bangsal]] Rd.

* Hotel Sugandha | 24 Nawabpur Road 23.716401, 90.410980 ☎ +880 2 955 6720 Tk 100-350 It's affordable and it's what to be expected of a affordable hotel, not very exciting or hygienic.

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