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The 12 Best Day Trips from Dhaka

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Dhaka, Bangladesh, led by Gazipur, Khulna, Comilla. The closest is Savar, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Dhaka at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Gazipur32 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Khulna132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Comilla84 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Agartala90 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Savar22 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Narsingdi39 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Nagar Naluākot62 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Brāhmanbāria77 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Nāgarpur66 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mymensingh116 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Ashuganj City72 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Chāndpur59 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Dhaka

  1. 1

    Gazipur, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north of Dhaka1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Deer Breeding Center/Mini Zoo.

    Also nearby: Tungi.

  2. 2

    Khulna, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Dhaka4 hr 10 min round trip

    Also nearby: Bagerhat, Jessore.

  3. 3

    Comilla, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Dhaka2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Agartala, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km east of Dhaka2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Savar, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Dhaka1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Narsingdi, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Dhaka1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Nagar Naluākot, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Dhaka2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Brāhmanbāria, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km east of Dhaka3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Nāgarpur, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-west of Dhaka2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Mymensingh, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north of Dhaka3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ashuganj City, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Dhaka2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chāndpur, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Dhaka2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Dhaka to Gazipur

A realistic pace for Gazipur, 32 km from Dhaka. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Dhaka
  2. 09:05Arrive in Gazipur (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Deer Breeding Center/Mini Zoo
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Gazipur
  6. 15:05Head back to Dhaka
  7. 15:40Home in Dhaka

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Dhaka?
The best day trips from Dhaka are Gazipur, Khulna, Comilla, Agartala, Savar. The closest is Savar, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Dhaka?
Savar is the closest, 22 km north-west of Dhaka, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Dhaka?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Dhaka: Savar (35 min), Gazipur (35 min), Narsingdi (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Dhaka for a day out?
Gazipur is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km north of Dhaka and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Dhaka?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Khulna at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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