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Sonargaon
Visit Sonargaon for a half‑day stop (≈4 h) from Dhaka; one night only if you want to stay at Sonargaon Royal Resort.
Sonargaon is a historic town near Dhaka with a cluster of museums, mosques and the Panam City ruins. It is reachable by a 40‑minute bus ride and best explored on foot or by rickshaw in a few hours. Overnight stays are optional at a single resort.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rains)
- Airport
- DAC
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sonargaon999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sonargaon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetySonargaon is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAC Shahjalal International Airport (≈40 min bus from Dhaka to Sonargaon).
- Getting aroundRickshaw hire for the day (≈Tk 200‑250) is the easiest way to move between sites; walk where possible.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealMeal at roadside stallTk 80–150
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Sadarbari)Tk 100
- Budget bedSonargaon Royal Resort room, a night, per roomBDT 3,000
- Mid-range bedSonargaon Royal Resort room, a night, per roomBDT 5,000
- High-end bedSonargaon Royal Resort room, a night, per roomBDT 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 800 · Mid BDT 1,200 · High BDT 1,800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAC Shahjalal International Airport (≈40 min bus from Dhaka to Sonargaon)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sonargaon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rickshaw hire for the day (≈Tk 200‑250) is the easiest way to move between sites; walk where possible.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Panam City
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Rickshaw from town centre, about 10 min
Explore the crumbling mansions and narrow lanes.
Sadarbari Museum
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Walk from town centre, 5 min
Entry Tk 100; includes craft shop.
Goaldi Mosque
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Rickshaw 5 min
Early‑century mosque, well‑maintained.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sonargaon Royal Resort
Only modest hotel in town; suitable for one night after a day of sightseeing.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳800–১,২০০ excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳১,২০০–১,৮০০ excl. bed
- High
- ৳১,৮০০+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Sonargaon Royal Resort room1 × 1 night × BDT 3,000 | BDT 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BDT 800 | BDT 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 380 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 4,180 per person per day, bed included | BDT 4,180 |
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Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Dhaka → SonargaonOne way; may vary with traffic. | Tk 43 |
| Rickshaw hire (day) | Tk 200–250 |
| Museum entry (Sadarbari) | Tk 100 |
| Meal at roadside stall | Tk 80–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus tickets from Gulistan cost Tk 43 and traffic can add extra time; confirm destination as Mograpara.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
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Embassy
US consulate in Dhaka; other embassies in Dhaka.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka → Sonargaon bus: Tk 43 one‑way, about 40 min (check traffic).
- Rickshaw day hire: Tk 200–250 for unlimited trips.
Say or show
- কত দাম? — How much? (koto dam?)
- বস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bos stop kothay?)
- একদিনের জন্য রিকশা নিতে চাই। — I would like to hire a rickshaw for the day. (ekdin er jonno riksha nite chai.)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sonargaon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rains) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Sonargaon Royal Resort for relaxed pace.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Narayanganj (see /narayanganj).
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