Unseen BangladeshDhaka Division
Gazipur travel guide
A district next to Dhaka, popular for day trips to its sal forests, parks and resorts.
⭐ Famous food and products of Gazipur
📜 How Gazipur got its name
It used to be called Joydebpur. The area became known as Gazipur after the Gazi dynasty, Muslim rulers of the Bhawal region; the name was kept when it became a district in 1984.
How to get to Gazipur
Gazipur is about 37 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 1–2 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Gazipur/Sreepur-bound buses from Mohakhali or Abdullahpur, fare ৳50–120.
- 🚆 By train: Local and intercity trains from Kamalapur to Joydebpur, fare ৳30–100.
- 🚗 By road: 1–2 hours by private car or microbus (depending on traffic).
Places to visit (4)
A park in sal and gajari forest; good for picnics, walks and birdwatching.
Tigers, lions, zebras, giraffes and more in open surroundings; you can do a safari by vehicle.
Writer Humayun Ahmed's country retreat and grave; a peaceful place full of trees and artworks.
The Bhawal zamindars' huge palace, linked to the famous 'Bhawal Sannyasi' case.
What it costs
৳800–2,000 per person as a day trip
Where to stay
- Gazipur has many resorts, such as Chuti Resort and Nakshatrabari Resort (৳5,000+)
What to eat
Jackfruit (Sreepur-Kapasia), buffets at local resorts
Other districts in Dhaka Division
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