Loading...Nawab Manzil (Dhanbari Nawab Manzil) is locally known as Nawab Bari. It is currently owned by the descendants of Nawab Ali Chowdhury. They have taken great care of this palace for tourists and built several cottages. This is a prime example of our heritage from Bangladesh. It is also known as the Dhanbari (Dhanbari) Royal Resort. Inside, the place is very clean and well-maintained, and the staff and security team ensure everything is taken care of around the area.
Most of the zamindars (landowners) in Bangladesh once owned grand palaces, especially the Hindu zamindars. After the division of the country in 1947 and the subsequent events of 1971, most of these powerful landowners were forced to leave the country, or they were compelled to retreat in fear of sectarian violence. As a result, their enormous palaces remained unguarded and neglected. Later, the government took control of some of these buildings and used them for official purposes (which remain a tourist attraction). However, due to a lack of care, many of them are now in a state of ruin.
However, this Nawab (Nawab) palace is different from the rest. Since it was owned by Muslim landowners, they had no reason to leave the country or be afraid. They were powerful during their time, and even today, they still hold influence in the region. That’s why this palace remains in very good condition, and it has been well-maintained to preserve its heritage.
This palace was built in 1919 by Nawab Ali Chowdhury (Nawab Ali Chowdhury) to invite British Lord Ronalds. He came by steamer to Koira (Koira) and was welcomed with 30 elephants.
Nawab Hasan Ali Chowdhury, from the Nawab family (Nawab Hasan Ali Chowdhury), was the Minister of Industry during the administration of East Pakistan. He was also a Member of Parliament in 1978. After his death, his daughter Saiyeda Asheka Akbar (Saiyeda Asheka Akbar) became a Member of Parliament in 1981. This gives you an idea of their influence, and now you can understand why this palace is still in such good condition. If you wish to visit the palace, you will need to buy a ticket for 30 BDT. Each ticket is valid for 2 hours. The area is highly secured, and the staff and security personnel are very friendly. Unauthorized entry is not allowed.
Shopping:
In Dhanbari market, you will find a famous sweet shop owned by Shurjokanto (Surjakanto), where Rasgolla (Rasgulla) is a popular item. You can taste it there or buy some to take home. Also, the nearby Madhupur (Madhupur) area (15 minutes by car) is famous for its pineapples, the largest in Bangladesh, which are internationally known as ‘Iron Pineapples’. You can buy these pineapples during the season. The bananas of Madhupur are also famous, and you can buy them during the season as well.
Facilities:
- Panasonic Room with a view
- Attached bathroom with hot and cold shower in every room
- AC and non-AC rooms
- Multi-channel satellite TV
- Garden-facing balcony, 24-hour room service
- Tourist guide, boating & fishing with a rod
- Horseback riding
- Gym
- Indoor and outdoor games
Services:
- Secure accommodation
- Picnic spot
- Conference room
- Conference and seminar hall
- Restaurant, travel desk
- Cultural programs and Stick Fighting
- Transport services
How to Get There:
The best way to reach there is by using private transportation, as the available bus services are not very convenient. The bus service is quite poor. Using a private car, you will take around 4-4.5 hours to reach.
If you prefer to use public transport, the Binimoy bus service is an option. This service departs from the Mohakhali (Mohakhali) bus terminal in Dhaka and stops right next to the palace in Dhanbari (Dhanbari). Since it is a local service, it can take approximately 6-7 hours (or even more) to reach. Please note, the bus is similar to a local Dhaka bus, where people often stand inside.
Another option could be the Nirala bus service. Using this service, you can reach Tangail (Tangail) in about 3 hours. This service is a direct route without any stops. From Tangail, you can take an auto-rickshaw to reach the palace, which will take around 2 hours.
Alternatively, you can use the train service from Tangail, but train schedules in Bangladesh are often unreliable, so it’s up to you to decide.
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