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Dhaka 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Dhaka grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Baitul Mukarram National Mosque · Temples & religious sites·Castles & palaces

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  1. Morning
    Baitul Mukarram National Mosque

    Temples & religious sites

    The national mosque of Bangladesh, located in the heart of Dhaka. Completed in 1968, it can accommodate more than 40,000 worshippers.

  2. After lunch
    Bangabhaban

    Castles & palaces · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    Bangabhaban serves as the official residence and office of the President of Bangladesh, situated along the road leading to Dilkusha Avenue. Surrounded by spacious gardens, it's a pleasant place to explore on a leisurely walk.

  3. Afternoon
    St. Mary’s Cathedral, Dhaka

    Temples & religious sites · 2 km from the previous stop

    St. Mary's Cathedral is a Catholic church in Kakrail, Ramna, Dhaka, built in 1956. It's a quiet religious landmark worth a peaceful visit in the heart of the city.

  4. Evening
    Musa Khan Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 1.2 km from the previous stop

    Musa Khan Mosque is an 18th-century Mughal-style mosque in southern Dhaka. It was built by Musa Khan's grandson and holds significant historical value.

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DAY 2

Around Shaheed Minar · Heritage & monuments·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Shaheed Minar

    Heritage & monuments

    Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka built to honor those who lost their lives in the 1952 Bengali Language Movement protests. It stands as a symbolic site for reflecting on Bangladesh's history of language and identity.

  2. After lunch
    Dhakeshwari Temple

    Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    Dhakeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple in Old Dhaka, designated as Bangladesh's national temple. It holds the unique distinction of being the only state-managed Hindu temple in a Muslim-majority country.

  3. Afternoon
    Kartalab Khan Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 1.1 km from the previous stop

    Kartalab Khan Mosque stands in Begum Bazar in Old Dhaka and was built in the early 1700s. Its distinctive architecture, with five domes set atop octagonal pillars, draws attention.

  4. Evening
    Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    This mosque stands in the Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Set among old lanes, it's a good place to soak up the atmosphere of historic Dhaka while exploring.

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DAY 3

Around Bangladesh National Museum · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Bangladesh National Museum

    Museums & galleries

    The Bangladesh National Museum is located in the Shahbagh area of Dhaka. It houses artifacts that showcase the country's culture and history.

  2. After lunch
    Katabon Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A mosque in Shahbagh, Dhaka, that serves as a hub for Islamic missionary activity in Bangladesh. It holds deep religious significance as the headquarters of the Bangladesh Masjid Mission.

  3. Afternoon
    Ramna Kali Temple

    Temples & religious sites · 1.2 km from the previous stop

    This Hindu temple in Dhaka was built during the Mughal era. Dedicated to the goddess Kali, it lets visitors sense traces of Hindu faith within the city.

  4. Evening
    Kakrail Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    A mosque in Kakrail, Ramna, Dhaka, located near Ramna Park. It is known as the center of Bangladesh's Tablighi Jamaat movement, making it a place of deep religious significance.

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Around Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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