Getting Around
Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Mikey Leung in 3. Dhaka
Overall, Dhaka is not a big city. But often what started as a 20-minute outward journey can turn into a two-hour return route. The terrible congestion suffered along the city’s key arteries means that it is effectively quite hard to plan ahead. It is best to leave at least an extra hour for any cross-city journeys.
Getting Around: By River
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 2. Practical Information
Compared with all other forms of transport, river journeys are the most ‘Bangladeshi’ way to travel, a type of journey you really can’t experience anywhere else. Given the fact that the country lies at the mouth of the Ganges–Brahmaputra river basin, the world’s largest delta, any journey to Bangladesh should include time spent on the water, whether that be a multi-day excursion to Sundarban, a cross-country journey on the Rocket paddlesteamer or a day outside Dhaka on the Sitalakhaya.
Getting Around: Public Transport Options (Air, Bus, Train)
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 2. Practical Information
The airline market in Bangladesh has just seen a few new competitors setting up shop, which at first was very good for local travellers but prices have since increased to the point where some might think twice before flying, especially because bus travel is just so cheap in comparison.
Getting Around: Private Transport (Car Hire, Taxis, Motorcycles)
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 2. Practical Information
Typically referred to as a ‘reserved vehicle’, hiring a car is definitely the most convenient way to travel around Bangladesh, allowing you to stop where requested and providing for some interesting journeys in the countryside. Naturally, it is also the most expensive way to travel, with a daily fee for a sedan vehicle costing about US$40-60 per day, depending on the distance travelled and where you go.
