Private Tour
Sonargaon Panam City and Mayadwip Riverside Village Tour
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Experience the rich history and culture of Sonargaon with this curated day tour. Visit the abandoned Panam City, known for its pre-Mughal architecture, and enjoy a scenic boat ride to Maya Island, where you’ll explore a riverside Bengal village. Discover the Folk Arts and Crafts Museum and witness the art of Jamdani weaving at a local factory. Along the way, savor authentic Bengali cuisine. Book now for an enriching day of heritage and craftsmanship!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jamdani Weaving Factory Visit Experience the artistry of Jamdani weaving, a UNESCO-recognized craft, at a traditional factory where intricate designs are created by hand on wooden looms. Learn about the legacy of Dhakai Muslin, once the finest fabric in the world, renowned for its delicate texture and royal appeal. Discover the rich heritage of Bengal's textile traditions through this immersive experience.
Goaldi Mosque
Goaldi Mosque Visit Step back in time as you explore the Goaldi Mosque, a 16th-century gem of Bengal’s Islamic architecture in Sonargaon. This small but beautifully preserved mosque features intricate terracotta work and reflects the region's rich Mughal heritage. Discover the historical and cultural significance of this serene site during your visit.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Up-Down Boat for Maya Island excursion
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Experienced Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Sonargaon Panam City and Mayadwip Riverside Village Tour
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Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A pleasant day trip to Panam City with Insignia Tours with Normaan, a knowledgeable & friendly guide.
James Jit Teng L,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our day trip to Panam city, Sonargoan was well organised. We visited an ancient abandoned settlement of wealthy Hindu merchants. The street was lined with beautiful red bricks colonial mansions with great architecture, arch facades, a great place for photography. We were lucky to have Normaan, a knowledgeable & helpful guide. On the way back to Dhaka, we had a boat ride to a riverside village where we visited a local fish market & met many friendly local residents, a great experience.
Great overview of Panam City!
Sunshine27205763885,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really good experience exploring parts of Bangladesh that I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great local insight throughout the day. Sonargaon and Panam City were fascinating, and the riverside village added a nice cultural touch. Overall, a well-organized, informative tour that gave me a deeper appreciation of the country. Hassan
Awesome
Haynoush20,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with Sayeed! He's knowledgeable, funny, and was a great guide overall. It was a very authentic experience, seeing the history and hospitality of the locals. Highly recommend
Highly recommended tour beyond Dhaka with excellent guidance
harels2024,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and an authentic, interesting and fast paced tour out of Dhaka into a touch of nature, history and culture. Maya Island provided a close look into village life on the other side of the river which makes one want to explore Bangladesh further, while Panam City is a photograhper's paradise. The arts and crafts museum complex provided a wide spectrum allowing to get a good idea of the impact of different periods on art and styles. Topped off with a local lunch and a trusted driver, this trip is highly recommended for those with a desire to venture out of the big city while having limited time! Nooman was a phenomenal guide - not only knowledgeable and professional, but also kind, thoughtful and providing an intricate perspective on modern Bangladesh. An extra plus was Nooman's great eye for photograpgy and aesthetics. Even though the tour was conducted in turbulent regional Times, safety was ensured and the experience was highly recommended.
Great tour
emmaaP2996JE,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. So interesting to see the history of Panam City and how the people of Mayadwip Riverside Village live. All the locals we met on our tour were so friendly. Shamrat was great guide, he took very good care of us and was knowledgeable in explaining all the points of interest to us. A delicious Biriyani lunch as well.
Great tour of Panam City
JackFisher93,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Shamrat seeing the old buildings of Panam City, the village on the island, museum and ending with the best biriani I’ve ever had!
Amazing experience!
Pat M,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience from beginning to end! Tuhin, my initial contact, was instantly responsive, offered several different tour options, and was totally open to my ideas. When I had to make a last minute adjustment he was gracious and accommodating. Tanvir, my guide, was terrific! So knowledgeable, personable, fun, and willing to share his experiences as a local. The itinerary was great and I loved that the company brings a small tree to plant every time they visit the village. The company seems so heartfelt yet professional. I would wholeheartedly recommend a tour—you will be so glad you went.
Day out to Panam city and Maya island
47carolinel,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very good trip if you want to escape the hectic of Dhaka. Tanvir was a very knowledgeable guide who told a lot about the history. Visit to Maya island was very nice to get an insight in rural life. Thanks to a little boy who shows us around.
A nice mix of impressiuons
O2915JRharryh,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Panam City is a street with 52 houses of British Mughal architecture, giving an excellent impression of how wealthy Hindu traders lived at the time. The centerpiece is the perfectly restored landlord's residence. The additional excursion to the nearby Mayadwip peninsula using one of the local boats added an unusual insight into life along the river Meghna. Personally I also enjoyed the safe drive between Panam City and Dhaka, which provided panorama view of Dhaka from the elevated freeway, as well as impressions of Dhaka street life and local villages. The tour was well organbized and safe all the way, and gave me a nice mix of impressions in the one day I had available for a trip.
best day tour outside of dhaka
646mdismails,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We covered panam as part of our weeklong tour with insignia tours. This was my first time visiting this place. An abondoned city with old buildings. But what we love mostly is the visit to a riverside village. They took great care of us and the guide was really knowledgable and friendly. Best travel agency in bangladesh. If you ever think of a bangladesh tour then take tour from insignia.
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