The naming of the areas and localities of Dhaka, a city of 400 years is interesting indeed. Some of you must have wondered about the reason behind naming of the locality “Bhuter Goli”. Well, though translated into English it means “ghost’s alley” actually the reason has nothing to do with otherworldly or ghostly affairs. The simple fact is a certain British civilian named Mr. Boots used to live here and the area came to be known as “Boots shaheber goli” (the lane where Mr. Boots live.) Later it was mispronounced and misspelt into Bhuter Goli. Similar things happened to other localities as well. Gandaria was initially known as “Grand Area” where the elite and glitterati of the city lived. In this walk, we will explore some places of the Armenian community in Dhaka. Visit some heritage houses and locations with their untold stories, learn about the Armenian, their culture, vibrant community of Dhaka, some sad but true history of their changing fortune. This walk has included with complimentary local and unique breakfast near an old café in Old Dhaka.

Please check available dates for this walk;

October 2021

Fri, Oct 8 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Oct 9 - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sat, Oct 16 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Oct 23 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dhaka is the witness of the Armenian colony who came as a part of the migration of Armenians from Persia. The Armenian community of Dhaka played a significant role in Bengali trade and commerce. This community in Dhaka was small but vibrant. Some wealthy Armenians used to reside in European-style bungalows. Unbeknownst to many, few untold stories of changing fortunes, we will rival this walking tour. In this walk, we will explore some places of the Armenian community in Dhaka. Visit some heritage houses and locations with their untold stories, learn about the Armenian, their culture, the vibrant community of Dhaka, some sad but true history of their changing fortune. This walk has included with complimentary local and unique breakfast near an old café in Old Dhaka.

A Classic Walk: British Colonial Dhaka

There is a long chain history of the British East India Company in Bengal. For decades the Portuguese, Dutch, British and French struggled for influence over the subcontinent, but it was the British East India Company that prevailed after the Battle of Plassey. In this walk, we will explore the witness of the time of rapid growth in urbanization during the British colonization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Under British rule, the city later saw many modern educational institutions, public works, and townships being developed, giving rise to urban growth and a rise in population in the late 19th and early 20th century, paving its path to emerge as the metropolis that it has become today. This walk has included with complimentary Breakfast.