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Guide to Dhaka, Bangladesh
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DhakaOne of the most populated cities in Bangladesh, Dhaka, the capital, is a historic market-center that holds a good quantity of sights and attractions in its arsenal. Though Dhakas old town and new city both show age, youll find the more modern of the two as the host of all major hotels, businesses, and governmental organizations. The old city (or town) plays the part of center of living artifacts, where centuries-old mosques are still in use today and the historic Fort continues to bring thousands of travelers to its grounds. Some visitors to Dhaka choose to forego its sights for the intriguing land around the city, while others find a connection with the local markets and friendly-if-a-tad-crazy atmosphere. Dhaka is located almost in the exact center of Bangladesh, and as a result is the nations chief transportation hub. For all intents and purposes, Dhaka shows to be quite a generator of surprises, but youll have to cope with and rise above the hubbub that thrives here from sunrise to sunset not an easy task for a novice of the city (a reason why many flock to the outskirts). Stick around and let Dhaka show you the best Bengali experience anywhere.
When to go:
Much of Dhakas year is reserved for immensely hot and humid weather, with the only season letting up on the sun and the rain being spring. Temperatures drop considerably during this time, but the humiditywellnot as much. To have a good time on outdoor excursions be sure to ask for tips on coping with the climate from hotel lobby staff, or simply brave the Bengali air and enjoy a soaked shirt or two. Our advice: When it rains, head under a roof, and immediately take advantage of the cool streets after the downpour!
Getting there and around:
The biggest nuisance isnt flying to Dhaka; its getting /into/ Dhaka. Flights to the city arrive from all over the world via international carriers lush as Lufthansa, Emirates, and British Airways. Inside the terminal, things change drastically. On any given day, lines snake around repeatedly and transportation can be difficult to come by with wait times being notoriously long. If you can afford the premium, its best to go for a taxi. Theyll get you to your hotel as quickly as possible, and you wont share cramped quarters with a dozen or so others on an oven of a bus.
The best way of getting around the city is walking, but many know, that mode can prove nonsensical at times. If you can muster up a bit a patience, buses will save you quite a bit of change, but youll be left to roast a bit, whether the driver works the climate control or not. The third-best option is a car rental. Beware of the madness that is Dhakas roadway system!
Attractions:
Certainly the most prominently displayed site in all of Dhaka, Lalbagh Fort is a structure comprised of unfinished architectural work dating back to the 17^th century. The Fort marks the old city, where youll also come upon numerous mosques of all shapes and sizes.
Dhakas new city is highlighted by the famous National Museum, where thousands of art pieces, handicrafts, and artifacts are displayed to show the nations transition from regime to regime and its fight for independence more than 3 decades prior to today.
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