You're going to Bangladesh, the country of the Gange Delta? Here's where you're staying in Dacca, one of the largest Asian metropolises!
Founded during the 10th century, Dacca experienced its growth only from the 17th century, when it became the moghole capital of the newabs of the Bengal province. After being under British administration in 1765, it had a history of enlivened until the secession of this eastern part of Pakistan, which became a new state, Bangladesh, of which it is still the capital. A gigantic, poor and overcrowded city (Dacca is one of the cities with the highest population density in the world and has more than 15 million inhabitants), it is a major industrial center of the Indian subcontinent, but has, despite appearances, many assets that will seduce the amateur with strong sensations.
The kindness of its inhabitants is legendary, and the energy released by the crowd during the day is absolutely unique. To visit Dacca, it’s to spread its five senses and offer unforgettable memories!
So, ready to cross the course and plunge you into the charms of this megalopolis typically oriental? No problem: we unveil all our tips to find the ideal accommodation to sleep in Dacca.
Also read: The 10 things to do in Dacca
Old Dhaka
"The old Dacca" is the historic heart of the city. Alignant its small streets with the colonial buildings of the time, there are all places of worship, markers of Bangladeshi history: churches, Hindu temples, Buddhists and mosques. This picturesque district also offers a hallucinating show: for the equinox of each spring is celebrated The Holi , the feast of colors dear to Hinduism, where the inhabitants are covered with colored pigments. Staying in Dacca in a hotel in the old city can, however, be literally out of price, as the country is not yet a top tourist destination, the offer is rare and therefore expensive.. Especially if you are concerned to get a standing of the European type!
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Banani
This crowded Dacca neighborhood is full of life: street merchants, music, horns and laughter are driving the lives of the locals. It is possible to find hotels at a fare still high, but many housing units are beginning to be offered through the rental platforms; Moreover, the presence of Western institutions is favoured by that of diplomatic institutions, many in the sector. Come on, take a ride. UAE Moitry Shopping Complex , a shopping center offering many products from the region, or walk in the middle of the typical Bangladesh shops!
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Babu Bazaar
This popular sector is the ideal place to immerse yourself in Bangladeshi culture and share moments of accomplices with its inhabitants around a traditional beef curry of Bengale. For those who hesitate between several neighborhoods where to sleep in Dacca, Babu Bazaar is a choice option, located just a step away from Dhakeshwari Mandir a famous Hindu temple of the 12th century. You can enjoy the rest offered by the guest rooms - cheaper solution than the hotels - or the benefits offered by the sleeping-surfing, a practice that will seduce the most temerald riders!
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Ramna
Unable to leave Dacca without going for a walk in Ramna, probably the most beautiful part of the city: close to the University and the Supreme Court, the parks and many museums will invite you to relax. It is also one of the few peaceful places of this vibrating megalopolis. For history lovers, a place not to be missed: Shikha Chirantony , the monument to the eternal flame, symbol of the immortality of the bengal nation. But as everywhere to stay in Dacca, the strong Western presence necessarily involves expensive housing...
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