A short distance from the temple lies this 17th-century incomplete Mughal fort complex built by Prince Muhammad Azam.

Key Features: The Tomb of Pari Bibi, the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Audience) with its museum, and the three-domed Lalbagh Fort Mosque set inside manicured gardens.

Highlights: Beautiful photo opportunities around the central water tank and well-kept lawn terraces.

Head into the heart of Old Dhaka to visit the Star Mosque, built in the early 19th century.

Key Features: Striking white marble adorned with blue star patterns and Japanese chinitikri mosaic work.

Atmosphere: A quiet, reflective sanctuary nestled within narrow, buzzing market lanes.

Located along the banks of the Buriganga River, this striking pink palace served as the official seat of the Nawabs of Dhaka during the British Raj.

Key Features: Majestic dome, grand staircases, and 23 museum rooms displaying regal artifacts, weapons, and historic photographs.

End the afternoon right next door at one of the largest and busiest river ports in South Asia.

Key Features: Watching hundreds of double-decker passenger ferries, cargo vessels, and small wooden rowboats navigate the river.

Activity: Hire a local hand-rowed wooden boat (koshtha) for a brief 20-30 minute cruise on the Buriganga River to experience Dhaka from the water.