Travel Guide to Bahadur Shah Park Water Tank

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Bahadur Shah Park Water Tank from anywhere in Chittagong Division, head towards Dhaka. The water tank is located on Johnson Road in the Sutrapur area of Dhaka. Take the N1 highway towards Dhaka and follow signs for the city center. Once in Dhaka, use GPS navigation to direct you to 23.7098908 latitude and 90.4126181 longitude. Parking may be available nearby, but be prepared for potential parking fees, which can range from BDT 20 to BDT 100 depending on the location and duration.

• Bus

  You can take a long-distance bus from Chittagong to Dhaka. Major bus operators like Green Line, Hanif, and Shyamoli run frequent services. The journey takes around 6-7 hours, and tickets typically cost between BDT 500 and BDT 1000. Once in Dhaka, you can take a local taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber to reach Bahadur Shah Park Water Tank. The taxi ride from the bus terminal to the water tank should take about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic and cost around BDT 150-300.

• Train

  Taking a train from Chittagong to Dhaka is another option. Bangladesh Railway operates several trains daily, and the journey takes around 7-8 hours. Ticket prices vary from BDT 200 for a general seat to BDT 1000 for an air-conditioned seat. Once you arrive at the Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka, you can hire a taxi or use a ride-sharing app to reach Bahadur Shah Park Water Tank, which is approximately 30 minutes away, costing around BDT 200-300.

• Rickshaw or Local Transport

  Once you are in the vicinity of Bahadur Shah Park Water Tank, you can use an auto-rickshaw (CNG) or a cycle-rickshaw to get to the water tank. Rickshaw fares in Dhaka are quite affordable, typically ranging from BDT 50 to BDT 150 depending on the distance. It's a unique way to experience the local culture while navigating the city streets.