Sonargaon Tour: Explore the Old Capital of Bengal and its famed Dhakai Jamdani villages

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Sonargaon, the old capital of Bengal. Explore the famous Dhakai Jamdani villages and immerse yourself in the beauty of its historic sites and traditional crafts.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anwar Jamdani Weaving Factory - Jamdani was originally known as Dhakai named after the city of Dhaka, one of many ancient textile weaving centers in Bengal region.[5] Under the Mughal Empire the Persian term Jamdani came to be in popular use, since it was the court language of the Mughals. Jamdanis are popularly known as Dhakai Jamdani or simply…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Old Capital of Bengal Sonargaon is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Just 30 km far from Dhaka, Sonargaon has a lot to offer. Historically it was the center of trading and people from Far East countries to come to do trade here. This fertile land was also famous of Dhakai Jamdani and muslin. With the glorious history, there are still some…

Location
Anwar Jamdani Weaving Factory
Circle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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N1803ca_
May 20, 2024
Incredible Sonargon - We enjoyed our tour of Dhaka so much that we decided to go with our guide Afridi to see the city of Sonargon. Despite the traffic jams the trip was super comfortable in an air-conditioned car. We visited the weaving mills, saw the oldest mosque in Sonargon, took a boat trip down the Meghna River to an island, and socialized with local children. Very strong impression was made by the palace in Bangladesh Folk & Art Museum and of course by the abandoned Panam City. It was something incredible. I never thought I would see such a thing. Thanks for our guide Afridi for his caring attitude and interesting stories. Come to Bangladesh, you will be met by wonderful people.
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Elisabeth_g
May 13, 2024
Great day trip - thoroughly recommend - Really good day trip exploring the countryside around Dhakar. Very knowledgeable local guide and good transport. Interesting historic and natural sites, and a glimpse at local life.
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954barendb
Apr 5, 2024
Great day, great tour and amazing guide! - We had a very nice day with Jerry! The transport in our own car with AC was very lovely and the itinerary of the tour was great and very diverse. Jerry knew so much about the things we saw during the day and was happy to share this with us. He is pleasant company and will do his outmost best to keep you safe and to create the best experience for you. Definately recommend!
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Thalyt2018
Apr 4, 2024
Great day trip - Jerry was amazing and I got to see so much and he had great history and cultural information to share! Really interesting experience that allows you to see so much.
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849bastians
Mar 1, 2024
Panam City day trip - Today we had a great day-trip to Panam City. Our guide Shovon was very nice and we made a lot of interesting stops like a boat tour and a visit at a weaving village. I realy recommend the tour
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710camillea
Feb 1, 2024
Exciting excursion - After experiencing the discovery of Dhaka with Bangladesh Eco Adventure, I also wanted to discover the ancient capital Sonargaon. The friendly and knowledgeable guide Afridi collected me from the hotel. We first took a suburban train to Sonargaon. Then we had to take a ferry and then a tuk tuk to get to our destination. We first visited Panam City, the old abandoned street of Sonargaon with very beautiful houses and their colonial architecture. Then we took a private boat tour on the impressive Meghna River. After lunch, we visited the palace and the Sonargaon museum again before returning by bus this time. I really enjoyed taking all these means of transport and Sonargaon is really calm compared to the noise that reigns in Dhaka. Afridi was very efficient and gave me a lot of information. His level of English is very good which allows for a real exchange! I really recommend this excursion!
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Nicholer703
Dec 27, 2023
Bangladesh is a must! - Wow! Bangladesh is a must do experience and I couldn’t recommend Eco Adventure Bangladesh more. It was a really last minute trip and the owner of the company phoned before hand to help plan the trip. He has many connections throughout the country that ensure a smooth sailing and enable you to get immersed in the country. Ali brought me around Mongla and Barishal. He is super kind natured and local to the area. Jerry brought me around Dhaka and got me to do things that I wouldn’t have if alone which made it a great experience. The owner, Mahadi also recommended sites that I was unaware of which were really cool. I only had 4 days, but would definitely recommend more time and explore more of the country if possible. Eco Adventure Bangladesh make it 100 possible with their drivers, guides and planning.
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645kevenb
Sep 29, 2023
An easy and colorful day trip out of Dhaka - Thoroughly enjoyed this day trip out of Dhaka in the company of very friendly and informative tour guide Raihan. Since government managed tourist sites were closed due to the religious holiday, Raihan flexibly adapted the itinerary to visit a nearby small island by riverboat. The tour agency also accommodated my request to visit the Padma Multipurpose bridge by boat at sunset on the way back to Dhaka, which gave me the opportunity to cross the lush countryside along the way and pass by multiple villages. To cap it all off, a hilsa fish dinner upon return to the Padma river port, in the best of Bangladeshi culinary traditions. A very complete day with amazing pictures to take away.
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Mariastein_k
Aug 1, 2023
Must do experience in Bangladesh - I had such a great time at the trip. Very pleasant and informative guides, very interesting experiences to see the old Sonargon capital, the Panam city and the boat ride. The guides made a perfect trip and we’re very observant to what would be the best experience for me. It is definitely a must do if you are in Bangladesh.
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Rachaelhz
Oct 1, 2023
Good Tour - Tour company was able to accommodate my request on very short notice. Office staff is very helpful and easy to communicate with and easy to get ahold of. Was provided an English speaking guide, Jerry. He was very professional and courteous. Saw all the main sights and didn’t feel rushed. Tour was just what I requested and everything went well. Would recommend this company. Cost is also reasonable.
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