DACCA

From the very beginning of the seventh century B.C, Dacca has been a city well known for its urbanized settlements. Before going into the hands of the Sena dynasty in the ninth century, Dacca was under the rule of Kamarupa, a Buddhist kingdom. It is said that the city got its name from the name of the goddess Dhakeshwari.  Turkish and afghan also ruled the city after the end of Sena dynasty.  It was in the year 1765 that the city came under the control of East India.  When the partition of Bengal occurred in the year 1905, Dacca was made the capital of east Bengal. In the year 1975, Dacca witnessed the killings of Sheikh Mujib and the other 3 military rebellions.

Being an old city, you can find historical buildings and mosques all around the city. The social life of the people residing in Dacca has always been a mark of mutual harmony and accord.  The old section of the city provides a glance of those old elements such as narrow streets and crowded markets.

Sightseeing in Dacca

There are several mosques, temples and churches in the city that have been an important component of the sightseeing here. Apart from the religious destinations, Dacca has a lot of historical tombstones that tell the story about the history of Dhaka. The outskirts of the city have a large number of gardens and parks making it a more beautiful place to visit. Some of the prominent tourist destinations of the city include names like Lalbagh Fort, tomb of Pari Bibi, Central Shahid Minar, Baitull Mukarram National Mosque, Dhakeshwari Temple, Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan, Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Suhrawardy Uddyan and many more.

The things that tourists can do in Dacca are having a look at the old paintings at Ahsan Manzil Museum, enjoying the view of special types of plants at Baldha garden and visiting the various religious places.

Airlines flying to Dacca

 Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines and British Airways offer cheap flights  to  Dacca .

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

A valid passport and visa are required to enter Bangladesh. Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate visa may not be permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler''s expense