A Tour to Sonargaon: True Heritage of Bangladesh

Posted on November 7, 2016

Sonargaon was the capital of the ancient kingdom ruled by Isa Khan of Bengal. Bengal is now divided into West Bengal, which is a state in India and Eastern Bengal, which is the nation of Bangladesh. Today, old Sonargaon is home to some of the oldest buildings in Bangladesh.

Muslim Settlers firs arrive in Sonargaon in around 1281, from the first settlers like Sufi Saint Sharfuddin Abu Tawwamah, Sultan Firoz Shah his son Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Sha and later Bahram Khan resided and ruled Sonargaon under Emperor Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The history goes on by various ruler and whom treasures Sonargaon with building various palaces, Mosque and monument, which are hard to find now a days.

Old Sonargaon can be found near Narayanganj and Dhaka, cities in Bangladesh, and is considered one of the first and oldest capitals of Bengal. Sonargaon was known as “The City of Panam” and was a focal part of the renowned Deva Dynasty until the thirteenth century. Mainly middle or upper class people inhabited Sonargaon during that time period.

For those interested in historical and archaeological relics, they can enjoy the jewels of Medieval treasures of Sonargaon, which have been unearthed from Sonargaon, the Jainal Abedin Museum (Folk Arts and Crafts Museum)is a good place to visit to see them.

Old Sonargaon is a wonderful city to visit, with so much to offer visitors if history and culture is what they enjoy.

Tour Highlights

·       15th Century Goaldi Mosque

·       Folk Arts and Crafts Museum

·       Visit Abandoned Merchant City (Panam Nagar)

·       Boat Riding on Museum Lake

·       Boat Ride on River Meghna

·       Experiencing Life of Char (A Small land in the River)

Itinerary of Visiting Sonargaon

8.00 AM – Our Guide and driver will met with tourists at Hotel and start from there to Sonargaon (approx. 50 KM from Northern side of Dhaka City, Travelling duration may vary to 1.5 to 2.00 hours).

9.30/10.00 AM – Starting visit by Goaldi Mosque. (A graceful Single domed mosque originated from Pre-Mughal area as precise novel shrine of the original Heritage of Bangladesh.)

10.30 to 12.00 – Visit Folk Arts and Crafts Museum where we will visit mainly the Sadar Bari (Open House) richly ornamented by 17th century onward local Falk Arts and  Handicrafts. The museum represent the authentic culture and heritage of Bengal nation. After visiting the full museum the Guest can have a watery stroll in the museum lake by small boat by choice.

12.15 -01.00 PM – Visit abandoned city Panam Nagar (Situated in 1895-1905) this settlement consist of single street lined with around 50 mansions build by then the local hindu wealthy merchants.

1.15 – 2.00- Lunch on a Decent Local Restaurant with authentic local food.

2.00 – 4.00 PM – Visit a Char (Small land in the river) during our boat journey in mighty river Meghna. Where we discover the the true life of farmers in Bangladesh.

4.00 – 5.30 PM – Starts for Dhaka, Reaching Hotel therefore the end of Dhaka Heritage Sonargaon tour.

Contact : Elite Car Bangladesh, +8801715812152, 88029842078, info@elitecar.com

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