Savar Area

Dhaka Savar: :: Mosque of Baba Adam Of a to some extent later date, the elegant 6-domed mosque (43'x36') of Baba Adam in Rampal near Dhaka was erected by one Malik Kafur during the reign of the last llyas Shahi Sultan, Jalauddin Fateh Shah in 1483 A.D. It displays the same attribute facial appearance of the period such as the faceted octagonal turrets at 4 corners, the curved cornice, the facade and 3 mihrabs relieved richly with fine-looking terracotta floral and killing patterns. :: Sonargaon On the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in relation to 29 km from Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. From that century onward till the advent of the Mughals, Sonargaon was the contributory capital of the Sultanate of Bengal. [Sonargaon] an additional name of Sonargaon was "The City of Panam". Now, the relies of uildings of the old dynasties, Goaldia Mosque and the legends Museum that houses artifacts from every enlightening trait of the country amplify the attractions of this place. At Jainal Abedin Museum in Sonargaon, you will find some historical and archeological things. Among the ancient monuments still intact are the burial place of Sultan Ghiasuddin (1399-1409 A. D), the shrines of Panjpirs and Shah Abdul Alia and a handsome mosque in Goaldi villaae. :: Countrywide Martyrs Memorial National Martyrs Memorial is situated in Nabinagar, Savar approximately 35 km from Dhaka. The commemorative designed by architect Moinul Hossain is dedicated to the sacred memory of the millions of unheard of martyrs of the war of emancipation. [National Martyr's Memorial] This Martyrs commemorative is a symbol of Bengali nationalism. It is really a scenic beauty of 108 acre of land. The top of this gravestone is 150 ft. high, which consists other 07 triangular monuments. Its open 07 days a week above and beyond this monument you can enjoy your foods in Parjatan restaurant opposite of memorial gate. :: Bhawal National Park Bhawal National playing field is in Gazipur district 45 km far from Dhaka in the north side. It is a vast (1,600 acres) national recreational forest with Picnic spots; jangles of Gajari trees surrounded by a beautiful lake .you can get pleasure from boats horse riding here. more than ever in the winter, time of year lots of picnic party enjoy their day in this park. :: Jamuna Bridge Jamuna Bridge is 110 km from Dhaka on the River Jamuna. This bridge is 4.8 km long and it is the 11th largest suspension bridge in this world. It is a real beauty at nights when sodium lights lighten the bridge. Some beautiful resorts have already been established near the bridge to encourage tourists in this area. :: Tungipara, Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex It is 144 km far from Dhaka. Here is the graveyard of enormous Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the minister of our countrywide who was killed in the year 1975, 15th August. :: Modhupur Picnic Spot Modhupur picnic spot is 155 km from Dhaka and is of great chronological importance. It is a forest park where lots of picnic party comes in winter season. Other Picnic Spots: There are good picnic spots in the area around Savar and Mirzapur. Other beauty spots associated by road with Dhaka include Joydevpur, Sripur, Madhupur, Rajendrapur National Park, Chandra and Salna, all of which have rest houses that can be used by tourist on request to the Forest subdivision. Bangladesh Parjatan business owns two picnic spots with Bunglows at Chandra and Salna, which can also be hired by tourists. :: Susang Durgapur Susang Durgapur is 182 km from Dhaka, a real accepted beauty of forest river & hills area where the Garos and other tribal live. You can also get pleasure from boating in the river. Wild giant some times comes from forest. But going to Susang Durgapur is a real troublesome for the tourists due to the location and communication problem in this area. It is advisable only to go there in winter season. :: Gajni Parjatan Center Gajni Parjatan Center is 220 km far from Dhaka. Where you will find the natural beauty of hills, lakes, forest & lots of natural world here, it is a natural tourist spot where you can see the tribal life of our tribes. You can enjoy boating in the lake and also there is a natural waterfall what you will like to watch. If you are lucky, an adequate amount of you can see the wild elephants in the forest. Other attractions in and around Dhaka include the Institute of Arts and Crafts with its commissioner collected works of folk art and paintings, handicraft shops. Aparajeya Bangla monument, picnic spots at Chandra and Salna, cruising by country boat in the nearby river or a visit to a community to see jute cultivation, weaving and pottery making. Travel by a horse single-minded cart or rickshaw by the side of busy Dhaka streets is also a rewarding experience.