Savar

Introduction

Savar is a city in central Bangladesh, in the Dhaka District within the Dhaka Division. It sits within the Greater Dhaka conurbation that forms the Dhaka megacity, and it is the closest separate city to the centre of Dhaka — which makes it an easy extension of a trip based in the capital.

Around 380,000 people live in Savar, making it the second most populous city in Dhaka District. Note that the source material for this guide is limited, so details on what to see and do here are sparse; plan on using Savar mainly as a satellite of Dhaka rather than a standalone destination.

Three days in Savar

Day one: Base yourself in Savar, a town in Bangladesh within Dhaka District and Dhaka Division. It sits in Greater Dhaka, so you can use it as a starting point before heading into Dhaka itself. Around Savar, take your time getting oriented and note how the town relates to the wider region.

• Savar
• Bangladesh
• Dhaka District
• Dhaka Division
• Greater Dhaka

Day two: Travel from Savar into Dhaka, the capital city at the centre of Greater Dhaka. It is the main urban draw of Dhaka District, and the contrast with Savar is part of the experience. Note what you see along the way, and return to Savar for the evening.

• Dhaka
• Greater Dhaka
• Dhaka District

Day three: Spend your final day around Savar and the surrounding area. It is a quieter counterpoint to Dhaka, and a useful place to slow down before you leave Bangladesh. Note the details of Dhaka Division that you may have missed earlier, and let the town's pace set your last hours.

• Savar
• Dhaka
• Bangladesh
• Dhaka Division
• Around
• Note