Dhaka Division district, Bangladesh

Places to visit near Dohār

Dohār is a town in Dhaka Division district, Bangladesh, home to about 45,543 people. Within 50 km by road there are 263 places to visit — 98 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 mosques & dargahs and 30 temples. The must-see places are Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque (36 km), Jinjira Palace (36 km) and Pathrail Mosque (36 km).

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Dohār at a glance

Location
Dhaka Division district, Bangladesh
Population
about 45,543
Coordinates
23.5931° N, 90.1425° E
Places within 50 km
263 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples
Railway station
Dhaca Cantt. (DHCA), 46 km
Airport
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), 146 km

Top places to visit near Dohār

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dohār: 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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Things to see near Dohār, by type

Forts & heritage near Dohār

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dohār. The closest is Ratan Vaskarjo (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dohār

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dohār. The closest is Garden Area (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dohār

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dohār. The closest is Shahi Bhanga Mosque (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Dohār

31 temples within 100 km of Dohār. The closest is Shyamsiddhir Moth (18 km); the best-known is Dhakeshwari National Temple (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dohār

27 museums within 100 km of Dohār. The closest is Poddar Bari Liberation War Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dohār

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dohār. The closest is Arial Kha River (31 km); the best-known is Dhanmondi Lake (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dohār

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dohār
  2. 4 km Garden Area · garden, Dhaka Division
  3. 1 km Ratan Vaskarjo · heritage site, Dhaka Division
  4. 1 km College Garden · garden, Dhaka Division
  5. 3 km Poddar Bari Liberation War Museum · museum, Dhaka Division
  6. 7 km Dohar Arial Beel · nature spot, Dhaka Division
  7. 5 km Back to Dohār

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From travellers near Dohār

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How to reach Dohār

  • By train: Dhaca Cantt. (DHCA) — about 46 km from the centre
  • By air: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), Agartala — about 146 km by road
  • By air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata — about 253 km by road

All places near Dohār by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dohār by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage98102Ratan Vaskarjo (4 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens3437Garden Area (4 km)
Mosques & dargahs3035Shahi Bhanga Mosque (11 km)
Temples3031Shyamsiddhir Moth (18 km)
Museums2627Poddar Bari Liberation War Museum (7 km)
Other attractions1313Doyel Chottor (38 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Arial Kha River (31 km)
Parks68Bahadur Shah Park (38 km)
Churches66Armenian Church (37 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints44Emran-Habib (35 km)
Buddhist sites22Kalacopa Buddha Mondir (9 km)
Beaches & coast22Moinot Ghat Beach (10 km)
Waterfalls22শুকনাছড়া ঝর্না Shuknachara Waterfalls (37 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Buriganga (37 km)
Caves11Leo's Cave (38 km)

Dohār: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dohār?

Garden Area (garden, about 4 km), Ratan Vaskarjo (heritage site, about 4 km), College Garden (garden, about 4 km), Dohar Arial Beel (nature spot, about 5 km), Poddar Bari Liberation War Museum (museum, about 7 km), Ananda Kuthir (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

263 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 mosques & dargahs, 30 temples, 26 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Dohār?

Ratan Vaskarjo, about 4 km by road; Ananda Kuthir (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dohār?

Garden Area, about 4 km by road; College Garden (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Dohār?

Shahi Bhanga Mosque, about 11 km by road; Ambar Shah's Mosque (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dohār?

Start in Dohār, visit Garden Area, then Ratan Vaskarjo, then College Garden, then Poddar Bari Liberation War Museum, then Dohar Arial Beel, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dohār?

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

How do I reach Dohār?

By train: Dhaca Cantt. (DHCA), about 46 km away. By air: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), about 146 km by road.

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