Shakuni Lake
Madaripur's town-centre family lake for boating and evening strolls
How to go: From Madaripur bus stand a rickshaw takes 10 minutes for 30-60 BDT. Dhaka to Madaripur by…
🌲 Park & eco-park🌊 Lake
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Dhaka Division
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Madaripur
Shakuni Lake, Padma chars and date jaggery
📍 From Dhaka110 km
⏱️ Travel time3–4 h (bus)
💰 Daily costBDT 1,000–2,000 per day
🗺️ Places3
Madaripur is a calm district between the Padma and the Arial Khan. Shakuni Lake in town is popular for family outings. In winter, date sap and jaggery and the Padma chars of Shibchar add to the charm.
🚌 How to reach from Dhaka
Buses from Dhaka via the Padma Bridge take about 2-3 hours for 250-450 BDT. Services run regularly from Gabtoli and Sayedabad.
🍛 Famous food & products
Sweetsdate palm jaggeryhilsarasgulla
📍 Places to visit in Madaripur
Shibchar Padma Riverside
Padma riverside sunsets and boats near the Padma Bridge
How to go: Dhaka to Shibchar by bus takes 2-2.5 hours for 200-350 BDT. The riverbank is 20 minutes b…
🛶 River & island
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Arial Khan River at Kalkini
Lesser-known riverbank with village life and boats
How to go: From Madaripur town a bus or auto takes 30-45 minutes for 50-150 BDT. Direct buses also r…
🛶 River & island
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Other districts in Dhaka
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⚠️ Fares, costs and hotel details are approximate and change over time. Verify before you travel. Check official advisories before visiting hill areas or islands.