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Baliati Zamindar Bari
🏛️ HeritageBaliati Palace in Saturia, now a museum and a popular film shooting location.
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📷 Tanvir and Asraful Alam · CC BY-SA 3.0Manikganj travel guide
Dhaka Division · 5 places to see · 1-day trip
Best timeOctober to March
Days needed1 day
District townManikganj
From Dhaka2-3 hours by bus
At a glance: Manikganj is a district in Dhaka Division; the best time to visit is October to March; a visit takes 1 day; from Dhaka it takes 2-3 hours by bus.
Last updated: October 2026
What to see in Manikganj, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat, on one page. Been there and found something wrong? Tap 👎 under that part and tell us what is right; if it is right, tap 👍.
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What to see
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📷 আদিব এহসান · CC BY-SA 4.02
Teota Zamindar Bari
🏛️ HeritageThe zamindars' huge old palace at Teota, Shibalaya.
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Dhankora Zamindar Bari
🏛️ HeritageAn old zamindar house in Dhankora village, Saturia; lion sculptures at the entrance and a huge mansion.
📷 Tanvir Rahman • Personal Website · CC BY-SA 3.04
Aricha Ghat
🚣 RiverThe vast river at Aricha Ghat and the experience of watching the ferries.
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Matta Math
🏛️ HeritageA tall math (tower temple), about 250 years old, beside a pond in Manikganj Sadar.
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Getting there and where to stay
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From Dhaka2-3 hours by bus (from Gabtoli)
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Where to stayBasic hotels in town, Tk 600-1,500 (approx.)
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What to eatManikganj's ghol (buttermilk) and milk sweets
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TipsYou can go from Dhaka and come back in a day; set out early
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In an emergency: phone numbers
Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All emergency numbers with sources
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Manikganj?
The best time to visit Manikganj is October to March.
How do I get from Dhaka to Manikganj?
Ways to get from Dhaka to Manikganj: 2-3 hours by bus (from Gabtoli).
What is there to see in Manikganj?
Places to see in Manikganj: Baliati Zamindar Bari, Teota Zamindar Bari, Dhankora Zamindar Bari, Aricha Ghat and Matta Math.
How many days does it take to see Manikganj?
It takes 1 day to see Manikganj.
Where can I stay in Manikganj?
Accommodation in Manikganj: basic hotels in town, Tk 600-1,500 (approx.).
What is the famous food of Manikganj?
The famous food of Manikganj: Manikganj's ghol (buttermilk) and milk sweets.
Who do I call in an emergency in Manikganj?
Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102.
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Products of Manikganj, straight from local sellers
Famous for: Manikganj's ghol (buttermilk) and milk sweets
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