Our tour car( Toyota)

Panam Nagar The Lost City of Dhaka

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2026

Maruf K.

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Dhaka

Bengali (Bangla) (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Maruf K.)

Up to 3 people

Panam Nagar is a unique abandoned town in Bangladesh, often called the "Ghost City." If you want to escape Dhaka's busy life for a day and explore rich history, this tour is perfect for you. We will walk through ancient streets lined with 52 beautiful, historic merchant mansions. I will share the mysterious stories of this place and take you to the Sonargaon Folk Art Museum to see local crafts. It is a fantastic trip for history lovers and photography. Let's explore together!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Any hotel in Dhaka

- I can pick you up directly from your hotel or any preferred location in Dhaka city. Please share your address or hotel details after booking, and I will meet you there at the scheduled time.

Sonargaon Folk Art Museum & Ancient Capital

We will start our day by visiting the historical Sonargaon, the ancient capital of Bengal. We will explore the beautiful Folk Art Museum, walk around the traditional arts and crafts building, and see the historic Zainul Abedin museum collection.

Walking Through the Ghost City Panam Nagar

Just a few minutes away lies Panam Nagar (The Lost City), a fascinating street lined with 52 abandoned, centuries-old Indo-Saracenic merchant mansions. We will take a walk down this historic lane while I share stories of its wealthy cloth-trading past and sudden abandonment.

Authentic Bangladeshi Lunch

We will sit down at a top-rated local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Bangladeshi lunch. You will get to experience authentic flavors, including local rice dishes (or Vuna Khichuri), fresh river fish/chicken curry, and a variety of traditional 'Vortas' (flavorful mashed items).

Quick Stop at Goaldi Mosque & Heading Back

we will take a quick look at the historic Goaldi Mosque, one of the oldest surviving pre-Mughal mosques in Bangladesh, built in 1519. After capturing some final photo

Experience Local Life & Traditional Weavers

we will take a gentle walk through a nearby peaceful village to experience the authentic local life of Bangladesh. You will see traditional rural houses, lush green fields, and meet the local weavers who still create world-famous Jamdani sarees by hand using centuries-old methods. It’s a wonderful opportunity to interact with the warm and welcoming locals.

Hotel Drop-off in Dhaka

After a memorable 8-hour journey exploring the history, ancient roots, and beautiful local life of Bengal, we will safely arrive back in Dhaka, and I will drop you off directly at your hotel.

Ending Point

Any Hotel or Location in Dhaka or as per customer request.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Local guide fee

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service within Dhaka city

Transportation costs private car( Toyota)

Entrance tickets for Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and Panam

Gasoline fee

Toll fee

Parking fee

Lunch, snacks, and personal drinks

What‘s not included

Any personal shopping or tips.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a good amount of walking through historical sites, so please wear comfortable shoes.

We will visit a traditional village and historic places, so dressing modestly is highly recommended.

Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary choices for lunch.

Important message from the supplier

I am available for tours every day of the week.

My tours can start from major destinations including Dhaka, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, Bandarban, Sreemangal, Chittagong, and Sundarbans. Whether you are looking for multi-day itineraries or have a last-minute request, you are always welcome! Just send me a message, and I’ll do my absolute best to accommodate your schedule and customize the perfect trip for you.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Maruf K.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Maruf K.

Hi there! I’m Maruf, a local tour guide from Dhaka. I am fluent in English, so communication will be super easy and smooth between us! I love traveling and have already explored more than 40 cities across Bangladesh. For me, guiding is all about showing you the real, authentic side of my country. If you want to experience the busy streets, rich history, and amazing street food of Dhaka, I’m ready to show you around. We can also plan a beautiful nature trip to the tea gardens and villages of Sreemangal if you love nature. I always keep my tours flexible, safe, and comfortable. Let's explore Bangladesh together like locals! Feel free to message me anytime.