Panam City street
Panam
Row of historic merchant houses — atmospheric photography subject.
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Heritage / Historic
Sonargaon & Panam City
সোনারগাঁও ও পানাম নগর
Ruins of an old capital — colonial merchants' street and Folk Arts Museum.
Panam / Museum campus, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Narayanganj, Dhaka Division
Sonargaon, near Dhaka, preserves Panam City's decaying merchant mansions and hosts the Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation museum — an easy heritage day trip.
Type
Heritage / Historic
Guest rating
★ 4.5
From Dhaka
30 km
Entry
Ticketed
About
Sonargaon, near Dhaka, preserves Panam City's decaying merchant mansions and hosts the Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation museum — an easy heritage day trip.
Sonargaon was a historic capital of Bengal. Today visitors come for Panam City's eerie colonial-era street of brick mansions, the Folk Arts Museum campus, and riverine countryside.
Ideal as a half- or full-day trip from Dhaka. Structures are fragile — stay on permitted paths and avoid entering unsafe buildings.
Tourism categories
Cultural
Educational
Photography
Family
Activities
Cultural tour
Photography
Best time to visit
November
December
January
February
March
Peak: November–February
Hot summers; pleasant winter days for outdoor ruins photography.
Access, amenities & safety
Access status: Open
Getting there
Road from Dhaka toward Narayanganj/Sonargaon; ride-share or bus plus short local transport.
Road / Car
Bus
Key attractions
Folk Arts & Crafts Museum
Sonargaon
Campus museum showcasing regional crafts and architecture.
FAQ
How long from Dhaka? +
Often 1–2 hours each way depending on traffic — easy day trip.
Culture, food & etiquette
Cuisine: Local snacks and sweets near the museum area
Do not enter collapsing buildings; follow museum staff instructions.
Responsible tourism
Leave ruins undisturbed; no graffiti or climbing on weak walls.
Tours to this destination
No public tours listed for this destination yet.
Gallery
4 photos
Sonargaon & Panam City