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Voykit pocket guide · Bangladesh
Gazipur
Spend 1–2 days in Gazipur for a safari park visit and nearby nature spots; easy day trip from Dhaka (≈1 h drive).
Gazipur sits north of Dhaka and is known for its garment factories, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Bhawal National Park and nearby amusement parks. A short stay (1–2 days) lets you see the main attractions and return to Dhaka for more city sights.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cool)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BDT
- Money
- BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget Tk 1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid Tk 2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High Tk 4,000–6,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types C, D, G · 220 V · 50 Hz · Mixed sockets; universal adapter recommended.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.; Guide / driver: ৳500–1,000 a day.; Rickshaw: Round up.; Hotel porter: ৳50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | Tk 30–60 |
| Street snack (fuchka, singara) | Tk 20–40 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | Tk 150–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DAC · Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka)
- ≈1 h drive north to Gazipur
Typical fares
- Dhaka → Gazipur (car hire, 1 h)
- about Tk 2,500–3,000, depending on vehicle
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Hire a car or taxi from Dhaka (≈1 h). Train to Joydebpur is possible but attractions are spread, so a private vehicle is most convenient.
See and do
Known for
- Garments industry
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park
- Bhawal National Park
- Fantasy Kingdom amusement park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park | Car from Gazipur centre, about 20 km (12 mi) north via N3Car from Gazipur centre, about 12 mi (20 km) north via N3 | ≈45 min round trip |
| Bhawal National Park | Car, 15 km (9.3 mi) west via Dhaka‑Mymensingh HwyCar, 9.3 mi (15 km) west via Dhaka‑Mymensingh Hwy | ≈40 min round trip |
| Fantasy Kingdom amusement park | Car, 30 km (19 mi) south via Ashulia‑Dhaka roadCar, 19 mi (30 km) south via Ashulia‑Dhaka road | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- BRAC CDM (Rajendrapur)
- Resort near Bhawal park, pool, breakfast; price Tk 7205 per night
- Bhawal Resort & Spa
- Luxury resort close to Bhawal National Park; price check
- Sarah Resort Gazipur
- High‑end resort with pool; price Tk 7968 per night
- Turag Waterfront Resort
- Budget resort, farther from main sights
- Chuti Resort Gazipur
- Mid‑range, near Gazipur; price check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | এটা কত দাম?eṭā kôto dām? |
| Where is the safari park? | সাফারি পার্ক কোথায়?sāphāri pārk kôthāy? |
| I would like a room for two nights. | দুই রাতের জন্য একটি ঘর চাই।dui rāter jonno ekṭi ghor chai. |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalamu alaikum' with a nod; handshake between men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first
- Invitations: Accept tea; bring sweets when visiting a home; avoid: Refusing all food
- Hands: Right hand for eating and giving; avoid: Left hand for food
- Curiosity: Expect crowds and questions; smile and answer briefly; avoid: Taking offence at stares
- Mosques: Shoes off, head covered, visit outside prayer times; avoid: Walking in front of people praying
Scams and watch-outs
- Safari park entry fee Tk 50; verify opening hours (09:00‑17:00).
- Monsoon can flood roads to Nuhash Polli and parks; check conditions in Jun‑Sep.
- Some resorts list prices without taxes; confirm total cost before booking.
Generally safe; stay alert in crowded places and during monsoon floods, keep valuables secure and follow local advice.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Gazipur yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Garments industry
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park
- Bhawal National Park
- Fantasy Kingdom amusement park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Fantasy Kingdom: fantasykingdom.net/
- Wikivoyage: Gazipur, revision 5066399 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5066399
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Gazipur
এই ঠিকানায় যান, দয়া করে
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance999
US consulate in Dhaka; other embassies in Dhaka.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/gazipur). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.