Bangladesh a land of spectacular attractions

Gorgeously green yet swamped with people, situated between India and Myanmar, Bangladesh is a South Asian country criss-crossed by hundreds of rivers, sprawling green hills and valleys with mangrove forests and long stretch of sandy beaches which adds even more value to the spectacular natural beauty of this country. It is a home to people of various religious faiths and traditions which makes it a culturally diverse, colorful, interesting and lively place to visit and explore. Dhaka is a happening capital city is a giant whirlpool bustling with energy makes it an urban melting pot which is always buzzing. The city surely charms you with its unique blend of art and intellect passion and poverty, love and hate.

Let’s move on a journey to this beautiful country and explore it’s most beautiful and attractive spectacles and for this just grab best deals on cheap flights to Dhaka and enjoy your holidays.

Spend some leisure time at Dhanmondi Lake

This is the place where you find everything that offers you leisure. The lake was originally a dead channel of the Karwan Bazar River and was connected to Turag River. It is now a well visited spot where one can enjoy many interesting activities. People tend to visit the lake during evening sunlight as its gets comforting and air becomes cooler with soft breeze. There are many food courts and small restaurants near the sidewalk of the lake. Visitors can also enjoy various events, cultural shows, concerts etc which often takes place at Rabindra Sarovar amphitheatre on the banks of the lake which all makes it a happening place to visit.

Mosques in Dhaka

The 400 year old Dhaka city has plethora of heritage buildings and sites makes it a capital of Islamic culture. Some most famous mosques which still survive across the city include Lalbagh Fort Mosque, Khawaja Ambar Mosque, Kar Talab Khan’s Mosque, Haji Khwaja Shahbaz Mosque, Star Mosque, Musa Khan’ Mosque etc are among the must visit attractions of city.

Somapura Mahavihara

Situated in Paharpur, Naogaon district of Bangladesh, Somapura Mahavihara is among the best known Buddhist viharas in Indian subcontinent. Designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1985, it is one of the most important archeological sites in the country. It was built by king Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty in late 8th century is the second largest Buddhist monastery in south of Himalayas covering more than 20 acres. It serves as an important religious center for Janis, Hindus and Buddhists.

Dhakeshwari Temple

The famous Dhakeshwari Temple was built in 12th century by Ballal Sen, a king of Sena dynasty. Many say the name of the city was coined after this temple. It is one of the oldest temples of city and in 1996, Dhakeshwari Temple was renamed as Dhakeshwari Jatiya Mandir (National Temple) reflecting its position as the center of Hindu culture and worship in Bangladesh.

New Market in Dhaka

If you enjoy shopping then do come at Dhaka New Market, the oldest shopping complex that caters the needs of population of Dhaka city. One of the distinctive features of the market is shopping in open air and in spacious atmosphere. The three high arched gates lead to organized rows of shops for books, stationery, watches, clocks, spectacles, leather goods, travel kits, clothes, jewellery, electronic goods etc. Shopping over here is a good experience for its visitors if you can do haggle. People of all income levels can find things of their choice over here.

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