Dhaka Arrival & InterContinental Experience
š° Visa on Arrival:$51 cash (No cards!)ā³ "Bangladesh Standard Time" means 1hr+ even for "fast-track" š Transport Chaos:Uber Trap: Drivers will miss you at arrivals (Walk to departures level instead!)Pro Tip: Screenshot your hotel's Bengali address š± (Few drivers speak English) šØ InterContinental Dhaka - Oasis in the Madness:š Security: Guarded gates + airport-level checks š”ļø (Oddly reassuring!)šļø Heritage Vibe: Converted from old govt building (Hence the cozy ceilings) š Golden Location: 5min walk to National Museum & Dhaka University š Key Perk: Avoids traffic - Priceless in the world's most congested city ššØš¦ Luxury Uncommon in Dhaka:24/7 hot water (A rarity!)Breakfast spread with local delicacies corner š š½ļø Food Alert: Must-try: Haleem (slow-cooked lentil stew) at live station Coffee Hack: Ask for "Bangladeshi style" (Cardamom-infused!) ā #DhakaSurvival #Dhaka#Bangladesh# InterContinental Dhaka#trip diary#travel guide#Dhaka hotel
