Narsingdi
Dhaka Division

Narsingdi Districtনরসিংদী

2,500-year-old Wari-Bateshwar and the land of lotkon fruit.

Best time to visitJuly–August (lotkon), November–February
How many days1 day
Places to see4

Places to see

  1. 1Wari-Bateshwar archaeological site
  2. 2Lotkon orchards (Shibpur & Belabo)
  3. 3Meghna river chars
  4. 4Dream Holiday Park

Where to stay

  1. 1Easy day trip from Dhaka
  2. 2Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1Lotkon (Burmese grape)
  2. 2Fish from the Meghna

Culture

Sheikherchar-Baburhat is one of the country's biggest textile markets; handloom weaving defines the district.

History

Wari-Bateshwar revealed a fortified city from before the Common Era, with punch-marked silver coins and beads — one of Bengal's oldest urban centres.

How to get there

1.5–2 hours from Dhaka by road or rail.