Check into the calming respite of the luxurious Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka before you embark on your Dhaka adventure. Our elegant Premier Room offers splendid views of the city, while the hotel’s critically acclaimed dining options satisfy most cravings. Take advantage of the sunny Dhaka weather to enjoy a few laps at the inviting outdoor swimming pool. With your accommodation sorted, it is time to explore Dhaka’s top attractions. 

Keen to learn all about Bangladesh? The Bangladesh National Museum is a great place to start. 

Visitors near and far are drawn to the museum’s finely-crafted Hindu and Buddhist Bengal sculptures, chiselled with intricate details. Beyond that, the museum has artefacts ranging from the prehistoric to the present, and is home to an immaculate collection of artefacts offering insights into the country’s storied past, told through ancient coins, stone inscriptions, sculptures, musical instruments and textiles. It also houses one of the largest collections of weapons and armour in the South-Asian subcontinent. 

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Delve deeper into Bangladeshi culture at the Sonargaon Folk Art Museum, located just outside the city. The museum rests on a picturesque landscape filled with lakes, ponds and a vibrant garden. Once you step inside the museum, be greeted by another kind of beauty—be greeted by traditional fabrics and textiles showcasing the brilliant skills and expertise of local artisans. 

Here, you will learn about the early life of Bangladeshis through exhibits such as wooden and metal crafts, brass weaponry, bamboo implements, musical instruments, pottery, ornaments, and painted works. Other interesting artefacts include a life-sized ornate houseboat and an elaborately decorated wooden door once used by wealthy families in the village.

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Have “visit an abandoned city” on your travel bucket list? Check it off on your Dhaka holiday! Make a trip to the abandoned ancient city of Panam Nagar, south of Dhaka—one of the earliest cities in Bangladesh that remains standing. 

Once the capital of 15th century Bengal, the city used to be a vital trading and political centre. Although it now lies in ruins, the historical city boasts signature architectural works of the Mughal and British Colonial periods. A series of racial riots rocked the city during the Bengal Divide in 1947, leaving it deserted as the Hindus who lived in the city migrated to India. Floods, vandalism, and earthquakes further plagued the city, resulting in its present ruined condition. 

In 2006, the World Monument Fund declared Panam Nagar one of the world’s top 100 ruinous historical establishments. Today, it is open for visitors to appreciate its once glorious architecture while admiring the Mughal monuments that were left behind. Among them are the Sonakanada Rover Fort, Ibrahim and Abdul Hamid Mosques, as well as the Panch Pir Mazar Shrine. 

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Fans of brick-walled edifices are in for a treat here. One of the few remaining architectural structures left from the mediaeval Sonargaon period, the Goadli Mosque is a must-visit in Dhaka. This unusual enclosed square mosque is distinguished by a cubical prayer chamber flanked by corner towers and entrances on three sides. There is no access to its interior—however, just marvelling at its reddish facade is quite enough. Adorned with exquisite terracotta-styled artworks and motifs, the brickwork on the mosque’s walls is enchanting. This, coupled with its isolated location, adds to its allure. 

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If you need more ideas on what to do in Dhaka, check out the six unmissable photo stops in Dhaka. Or contact the team at  Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka for any assistance; we are more than happy to assist you.