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Major city · 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.

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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.

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see forecast
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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon floods)
Airport
DAC
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Madaripur district: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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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 Madaripur district999 ▾
  • 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 Madaripur district, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Charmuguria Eco-ParkPadma River banksSufi saint Madar shrine
Airports
DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) (About 2 h by road from Madaripur, depending on traffic.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Madaripur district: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

May

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

14 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

14 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 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

Rickshaws and CNG auto-rickshaws cover the town. For Charmuguria Eco-Park, hire a CNG or private car from the town centre.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Faridpurgo

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Bus from Madaripur bus terminal, about 1 h

Historic town with Mughal-era buildings.

Dhakago

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Direct bus from Madaripur bus terminal, about 1.5–2 h

Capital city with Old Dhaka, museums and riverfront.

Gopalganj

caution

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Bus via Madaripur–Gopalganj road, about 1 h

Small district town; limited tourist infrastructure.

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.

Madaripur town centre

A few mid-range hotels near the bus terminal and Government College.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
৳1,500–2,500 excl. bed
Mid
৳2,500–4,000 excl. bed
High
৳4,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Bus Dhaka–Madaripurcheck৳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

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

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.
  • 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.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999

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Madaripur districtMadaripur district

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My bed tonight

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এই ঠিকানায় যাবেন, দয়া করেTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Madaripur → Dhaka: about ৳200–350, 1.5–2 h (check)
  • CNG to Charmuguria Eco-Park: about ৳300–500 one way

Say or show

  • নমস্কার / আসসালামু আলাইকুম — Hello (nomoskar / assalamu alaikum)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • কত? — How much? (koto)
  • বাস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop kothay)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Madaripur district. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon floods) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Bangladesh

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