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Voykit pocket guide · Bangladesh
Madaripur district
Skip unless you have a specific reason to visit the eco-park or local markets: half a day from Dhaka is enough, and there are no major sights.
Madaripur is a quiet agricultural district on the Padma River, 69 km from Dhaka. Its main draw is Charmuguria Eco-Park, home to thousands of monkeys. The town has basic hotels and bus links but no train service. Most travellers pass through en route to other parts of Dhaka Division.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon floods)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 ৳1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ৳2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ৳4,000+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Bus Dhaka–Madaripur | ৳200–350 |
| CNG auto-rickshaw (town ride) | ৳50–150 |
| Hotel double room (mid-range) | ৳1,500–3,000 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ৳150–350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DAC · Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka)
- About 2 h by road from Madaripur, depending on traffic.
Typical fares
- Bus Madaripur → Dhaka
- about ৳200–350, 1.5–2 h (check)
- CNG to Charmuguria Eco-Park
- about ৳300–500 one way
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
Rickshaws and CNG auto-rickshaws cover the town. For Charmuguria Eco-Park, hire a CNG or private car from the town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Charmuguria Eco-Park
- Padma River banks
- Sufi saint Madar shrine
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Faridpur | Bus from Madaripur bus terminal, about 1 h | 1–1.5 h |
| Dhaka | Direct bus from Madaripur bus terminal, about 1.5–2 h | 2–2.5 h |
| Gopalganj | Bus via Madaripur–Gopalganj road, about 1 h | 1–1.5 h |
Sleep
- Madaripur town centre
- A few mid-range hotels near the bus terminal and Government College.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | নমস্কার / আসসালামু আলাইকুমnomoskar / assalamu alaikum |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| How much? | কত?koto |
| Where is the bus stop? | বাস স্টপ কোথায়?bas stop kothay |
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
- Monsoon floods can cut road access; check local conditions before travelling.
- No train service: bus or private car is the only option.
- Charmuguria Eco-Park monkeys are wild: keep food and bags secure.
Madaripur is generally safe, but standard precautions apply: avoid isolated areas after dark, and keep valuables out of sight. Monsoon flooding is the main natural hazard.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Madaripur district yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Charmuguria Eco-Park
- Padma River banks
- Sufi saint Madar shrine
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Madaripur district, revision 4509227 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4509227
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Madaripur district
এই ঠিকানায় যাবেন, দয়া করে
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/madaripur-district). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.