Dhaka Division district, Bangladesh

Places to visit near Azimpur

Azimpur is a town in Dhaka Division district, Bangladesh, home to about 96,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 95 forts & heritage, 31 temples, 30 mosques & dargahs and 30 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Aparajeyo Bangla (1 km), Dhakeshwari National Temple (1 km) and Guru Duara Nanakshahi (1 km).

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Azimpur at a glance

Location
Dhaka Division district, Bangladesh
Population
about 96,641
Coordinates
23.7298° N, 90.3854° E
Places within 50 km
257 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Railway station
Dhaca Cantt. (DHCA), 12 km
Airport
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), 111 km

Top places to visit near Azimpur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Azimpur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Azimpur

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Azimpur. The closest is Liberation and Democracy Gate (1 km); the best-known is Aparajeyo Bangla (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Azimpur

34 temples within 100 km of Azimpur. The closest is Hall Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Dhakeshwari National Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Azimpur

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Azimpur. The closest is Mayor Mohammad Hanif Jame Masjid, Pilkhana Rd, Dhaka (1 km); the best-known is Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Azimpur

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Azimpur. The closest is BNCC Garden (1 km); the best-known is Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Azimpur

27 museums within 100 km of Azimpur. The closest is Abul Barkat Memorial Museum (1 km); the best-known is Bangladesh National Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Azimpur

8 parks within 100 km of Azimpur. The closest is Ramna Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Azimpur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Azimpur
  2. 1 km Aparajeyo Bangla · heritage site, Dhaka Division
  3. 1 km Guru Duara Nanakshahi · temple, Dhaka Division
  4. 1 km Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture · monument, Dhaka Division
  5. 2 km Dhakeshwari National Temple · temple, Dhaka Division
  6. 1 km Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque · mosque, Dhaka Division
  7. 1 km Back to Azimpur

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From travellers near Azimpur

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How to reach Azimpur

  • By train: Dhaca Cantt. (DHCA) — about 12 km from the centre
  • By air: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), Agartala — about 111 km by road
  • By air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata — about 289 km by road

All places near Azimpur by distance

Within 15 km of Azimpur

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Azimpur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage9597Liberation and Democracy Gate (1 km)
Temples3134Hall Mandir (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3034Mayor Mohammad Hanif Jame Masjid, Pilkhana Rd, Dhaka (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens3033BNCC Garden (1 km)
Museums2727Abul Barkat Memorial Museum (1 km)
Other attractions1010Swadhinata Stambha (2 km)
Parks88Ramna Park (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Ramna Lake (2 km)
Churches66Archbishop House (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints44Lalbagh Killah Main Gate (1 km)
Caves33Leo's Cave (2 km)
Waterfalls22Jadipai Falls, Bandarban (3 km)
Buddhist sites22Statue of Gautam Buddha (1 km)
Beaches & coast11BIWTA Dhaka River Port, Sadarghat (5 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Buriganga (8 km)

Azimpur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Azimpur?

Aparajeyo Bangla (heritage site, about 1 km), Dhakeshwari National Temple (temple, about 1 km), Guru Duara Nanakshahi (temple, about 1 km), Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture (monument, about 1 km), Tomb of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam (tomb, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Azimpur?

257 places on Spotwander: 95 forts & heritage, 31 temples, 30 mosques & dargahs, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Azimpur?

Liberation and Democracy Gate, about 1 km by road; শহীদ মিনার (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Azimpur?

Hall Mandir, about 1 km by road; Dhakeshwari National Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Azimpur?

Mayor Mohammad Hanif Jame Masjid, Pilkhana Rd, Dhaka, about 1 km by road; Mariam Saleha Mosque (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Azimpur?

Start in Azimpur, visit Aparajeyo Bangla, then Guru Duara Nanakshahi, then Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture, then Dhakeshwari National Temple, then Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Azimpur?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Azimpur?

By train: Dhaca Cantt. (DHCA), about 12 km away. By air: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), about 111 km by road.

Towns near Azimpur

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Azimpur’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.