Dhanmondi is one of the high-class residential areas of Dhaka City. Dhanmondi’s origins can be traced back to the 1950’s, beginning as a residential area for the city, and over the decades evolving into a miniature city, with hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and universities. Dhanmondi is surrounded by Mahammadpur, Panthapath, Tejgaon, Ramna, Lalbagh and Hajaribagh.
Mirpur Road goes through the heart of Dhanmondi. Form Uttara, Mirpur, Gulshan, Banani you can use this road to get in Dhanmondi. There are many bus services from Uttara, Mirpur, Banani, Shabagh, and Old Dhaka that goes to Dhanmondi. You can also use Green Road and New Elephant Road to access Dhanmondi.
If you want to stay in Dhanmondi, hotels like Hotel Indropuri, Hotel Shuktara and Olio Dream Heaven will be good for you.
Dhanmondi is famous for its multi-cuisine restaurants and fast food chains. La Vie Sky Diner, Star Hotel and Kabab, Cilantro, Boomers, Deck 13 and Takeout are some of the best restaurants in Dhanmondi area. Some of the international fast food chains like KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Domino’s Pizza, also have outlets in Dhanmondi area. if you need to shop, various malls and shopping complexes such as Rapa Plaza, Plaza A.R., Metro Shopping Mall and Shimanto Square are available.
Dhanmondi Lake is situated near Dhanmondi residential area. If you’re looking for a cup of tea in a surrounding that is a bit more pleasant than the average Dhaka street side stall, this spot under a tree-shaded island on Dhanmondi Lake offers something a little different. It’s a popular hang-out spot during late afternoon and early evening.