Dhaka, Bangladesh Travel Guide ✈️

Bangladesh Visa: Visa on Arrival Requirements: Printed round-trip flight itinerary Hotel booking confirmation Invitation letter (hotels can help provide one) Note: Customs officers may not check everything, but it's better to be prepared. Some officers at departure airports may insist on the invitation letter. Visa Fee: $51 USD (can be paid by card with a small fee or in exact cash). Currency Exchange: Right after customs, you’ll find City Money Exchange (rates are almost the same as in the city). 💵 SIM Card: After exchanging money, look for mobile shops on the left (cash only). Taxi App: Uber is available. Accommodation Recommendation: Hotel Studio 23 Day 1: Old Dhaka Exploration 🏰 Lalbagh Fort (400 BDT) – The "Taj Mahal of Bangladesh." Walk around the Old Town Market Star Mosque ⭐🕌 Armenian Church Ahsan Manzil Museum (Pink Palace) (500 BDT) – A must-visit! Boat Ride on Buriganga River (300 BDT) – Sunset views 🌅 Visit Boroitola Slum (or Korail Basti) – A glimpse into Dhaka’s shipbreaking communities. Day 2: Train Adventures & Brick Factories 🚂 Kamalapur Railway Station – The largest train hub (book tickets to Chittagong a week in advance). Warning: Train surfing is dangerous! Locals may demand money, and low-hanging branches pose risks. Brick Factory Visit (Coordinates: 23°52'59.1"N 90°35'27.6"E) Day 3: The World’s Largest Red-Light District 😳 Daulatdia Brothel – Surprisingly legal in a Muslim country, with transactions as low as $1-2. How to get there: Take a bus to Daulatdia Ferry Ghat, then walk or take a rickshaw. Day 4: The Lost City of Panam 🏛️ Panam City – A historic ancient capital of Bengal. Transport: From Gulistan Bus Stand, take a bus to "Panam." #BangladeshTravel #DhakaGuide #OffTheBeatenPath 🌍