Old Capital Sonargaon Day-Tour from Dhaka City

1 to 1.5 hours journey). 11:00 am – 11:30 am: First we will visit Goaldi Mosque which was built in 1519 A.D. in a village Goaldi in Sonargaon by Mulla Hizabar Akbar Khan during the reign of Sultan Hussain Shah. It is one of the ancient Mosques of Bangladesh. We take a little tea break here.

Known for its elegant Indo-European architectural style, the building features grand columns, arched windows, and intricate designs. Once a symbol of prosperity, it now serves as part of the Sonargaon Folk Arts and Crafts Museum, showcasing the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Bengal. It is one of the most prominent attractions in Sonargaon, reflecting the grandeur of the region’s past.

Now is used for Folk, Art and Craft Museum and also cover the newly constructed building of folk art as well. We walk through the whole campus to explore ancient Capital of Bengal.

Some wealthy Hindu Lords operated their business here and made a city to live with all facilities.The area is divided by a single road is the main colonial system buildings. Those artistic building will take us the ancient of Bangla. 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: We will take our lunch at a nearby restaurant with local food that may be a little spicy and hot. Please let us know after booking if you need special needs.. 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: We will take a little rest under greenwood tree and gossip ourselves.

Megh is one of the 3 major rivers in Bangladesh. Sonargaon is situated on the bank of the river Meghna.