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🛶 River & island🌉 Bridge & landmark

Mawa Ghat and Padma Bridge View

The Mawa end of the Padma Bridge for hilsa and boat rides · Munshiganj

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🗓️ Best timeWinter and monsoon, late afternoon
⏱️ Time needed2-4 hours
💰 CostFree entry; food and boat extra
👨‍👩‍👧 Family / budget✅   💸 ✅

📖 About this place

Mawa Ghat is a popular riverbank near the northern end of the Padma Bridge. Crowds come in the afternoon to watch the sunset and the bridge lights. A small boat takes you near the bridge. Fresh hilsa restaurants are a big draw.

🚌 How to go

From Dhaka by bus takes 1.5-2.5 hours for 100-200 BDT. A boat ride costs 200-500 BDT.

🏨 Where to stay

Resorts and hotels around Mawa and Munshiganj cost 2,000-8,000 BDT.

🍽️ Food

Fried hilsa and bhorta with rice are the best here.

📍 Nearby attractions

Padma Bridge, Idrakpur Fort

🛡️ Safety tips

Holidays bring heavy crowds and traffic; wear a life jacket on boats.

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