Top 10 weekend getaways

After a warm winter, March in Bangladesh comes with a slightly hot spring. Unluckily in 2021, you won't find much time in your hand to explore in this travel-friendly month but if you are organised enough, you can undoubtedly turn your weekends into very pleasing ones.

So prep your mind, open your organiser folder and pen down to make an awesome as well as executable to-visit-list.

But here's the catch, for your consideration TBS has categorised the 10 most enthralling and budget-friendly places that have been drawing sightseer's attention. This list includes in-town and out-of-town visitable spots that will certainly be a treat to your eyes.

So, take a break from your monotonous routine days and make a trip with your family, friends and loved ones in the coming weekends.

Puran Dhaka

The part of old Dhaka holds 400 years of flavors and traditions in its "Bahanno Bazar Ar Tepanno Goli". So certainly if you are making a chart then Puran Dhaka is a must. To be more precise, a whole day just you and your mates indulging in a cultural-walk throughout the narrow but historic roads of Puran Dhaka will be a treat for your history-driven mind. From Lalbagh to Ahsan Manzil, from the Armenian Church to Balda garden, from Kacchi to Lacchi Puran Dhaka will ensure you a fun weekend.

Panam Nagar, Sonargaon

Panam city, also known as Panam Nagar in Bengali, is a fully abandoned city of Hindu merchants built in the early nineteenth century. Though the city is almost destroyed, you can still get the taste of the then architecture by visiting this place. is located in the Sonargaon district and about 37 kilometers away from Dhaka.

Nikli Sunflower garden, Kishorganj

Besides a lucrative crop for farmers, Sunflowers attract visitors with its yellowish charm. So In the month of sunflower-bloom, it would be an opportunity to enjoy nature with the sun shining upon your back.

This flower garden can be found in the Nikli Beribadh area of Kishoreganj district. From Dhaka, it will take not more than 5hrs to reach.

Shimul Bagan, Sunamganj

If you want to see the red fire on the branches of trees, you must visit Shimul Bagan, located in Manigaon village near the Jadukata river in the Sunamganj district. This Shimul tree garden spread over an area of more than 100 bighas leaving its visitors in an astonishing mode.

From Dhaka, it will take half a day to reach there. So it's perfect for a two-day-trip.

Golap Gram, Savar

The third nature-induced spot in this list is one of the most hyped places of Savar, Golap Gram! Easy to reach and a low-budget spot like this will always be a favorite for the youths. If you want to be enchanted by the vast rose garden and its fragrance, you can visit Sadullapur village. Which is located in Birulia union of Savar near Dhaka. You will also find gardens of germination, gladiolus and tuberose there.

From Dhaka, it will take an hour to reach the spot (If there's no traffic).

The Padma Resort, Munshiganj

The Padma Resort, located in the wake of the middle of the Padma river, can be a wonderful place for your  family or friends hangout. The resort is in the Munshiganj District which is about 50 kilometers away from Dhaka.

It will approximately take two hours to reach.

Thikana resort, Beraid

Visitors of this place often address the resort as mini Japan in Bangladesh. Though its menu chart says differently, its outer atmosphere gives a Japanese-vibe because of the flower arrangements. The city dwellers are happy to get such a natural atmosphere within the reach.

It is situated at Beraid, Dhaka, and will cost you 200tk for entry.

Chef's Table Courtside, Madani Avenue

For the foodies, sightseeing must contain quality culinary service and it is seen that people are more likely to visit a place if it has a kid zone too. So having all the amenities and innovative indoor-outdoor design, Chef's Table Courtside serves its guests with lots of quality cuisine under one roof.

This courtside is situated at Madani Avenue near United International University.

Siberian Husky Kennel, Hemayetpur

The first-ever dog cafe, Siberian Husky Kennel, will allow you to spend your time with the huskies without any allotted time slot. If you are a dog person then you must check out this place which is located in Hemayetpur Bazar and will take only 30 minutes to drive from Mirpur Technical.