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Ghuri Bangladesh
Padma and Jamuna Char Villages

About

Sandbar villages that appear and disappear with the seasons.

A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Manikganj is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Oct–Mar.

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Things to do

  • Walk the main trail early in the morning
  • Photograph the light at golden hour
  • Pick up local snacks from nearby stalls

Photos

Padma and Jamuna Char Villages

Photo: S.M.M.Musabbir Uddin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Map

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Nearby places

Food nearby

River Fish Curry
৳200–4004.1 Manikganj

River Fish Curry

নদীর মাছের ঝোল

Fresh Padma and Jamuna river fish, cooked in a light curry.

Pabda Fish Curry
৳200–4504.3 Manikganj

Pabda Fish Curry

পাবদা মাছের ঝোল

Soft, delicate pabda cooked in a light turmeric gravy.

Bhapa Pitha
৳20–604.2 Manikganj

Bhapa Pitha

ভাপা পিঠা

Steamed rice-flour cakes with coconut and jaggery, a winter treat.