Dhaka Airport is situated in Kurmitola which is the located in northern Dhaka. This airport is the largest in the region and services 5.6 million passengers annually. This airport is also known by many other names such as the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and Zia International Airport. This airport is considered as one of the most technologically advanced airports in the region and has multiple counters for securing car hire of your choice.
Experience the rich cultural heritage
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and it would take about 2 hours to complete the journey from the airport to the city center which is the epicenter of all activity. With a population of over 15 million this is one of the biggest cities in the world and has tremendous economic importance in the world market as well.
Dhaka is known for its rich culture and celebrates over 15 cultural festivals each year which are characterized by vibrant colors and widespread joy. It would be best to use a car hire to avoid getting trapped in the crazy traffic due to one of these festivals. Some of noteworthy festivals are – Bengali Language Movement and Bangladesh Liberation day.
City of parks and lakes
Dhaka is known for its beautiful and picturesque parks and lakes with some of them located very near to Dhaka Airport. If you are in the city than a visit to the following recreational spots is a must –
- Ramna Park – This Park is known for its natural serenity with many trees surrounding its periphery. Hiring a car hire is advisable since this park is outside the city limits.
- Shishu Park – This Park is renowned for multiple fun activities for children and is one of its kind in Bangladesh. Young travelers can enjoy a toy train ride and get photographs taken with a fighter jet as well.
- Chandrima Uddan – This Park is also called the Moonlight Park and is known for the beautiful moonlight illumination due to strategically placed light reflectors. You will also see pictures from this park at display in Dhaka Airport.
Dhaka is a beautiful city which is a must visit for any tourist visiting Asia. Multiple car hire agencies would be willing to take you on a memorable tour of the city and the surrounding areas on a reasonable cost. It is recommended to make your travel plans a few months in advance to account for the time taken to get a tourist visa for visiting Bangladesh.
