Major city · Bangladesh
Chandpur
Do a half‑day visit from Dhaka by boat or bus; see the Hilsa market and river sights, then return the same day.
Chandpur is a riverside town on the Meghna, reachable by ferry (3–4 h) or bus from Dhaka. Its main draw is the seasonal Hilsa fish market and river‑side scenery, which can be explored in a few hours. One day is enough unless you plan a longer river cruise.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Feb–Mar (Hilsa season, dry weather)
- avoid Jun–Oct (heavy monsoon, river travel disrupted)
- Airports
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (DAC) · Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (CGP)
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chandpur999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chandpur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on river currents during boat trips and watch belongings in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (Main gateway for Chandpur: bus from Saydabad stand (10 km (6.2 mi) south of the airport) to Chandpur bus…DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (Main gateway for Chandpur: bus from Saydabad stand (6.2 mi (10 km) south of the airport) to Chandpur bus…
- Getting aroundBoat from Dhaka Sadarghat (3–4 h) is the quickest; buses leave Dhaka daily (≈6 h); local rickshaws and auto‑rickshaws for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGrand Hilsha Hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 600
- Mid-range bedGrand Hilsha Hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 900
- High-end bedGrand Hilsha Hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 1,300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 500 · Mid BDT 800 · High BDT 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (Main gateway for Chandpur: bus from Saydabad stand (10 km (6.2 mi) south of the airport) to Chandpur bus terminal, about 6 h; or taxi to Sadarghat launch terminal for the 3–4 h ferry. No airport at Chandpur.) · CGP Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (Meghna Express train runs Chandpur–Chattogram, about 5 h 20 min; Sagorika Express also serves the route. Check times before booking.)DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (Main gateway for Chandpur: bus from Saydabad stand (6.2 mi (10 km) south of the airport) to Chandpur bus terminal, about 6 h; or taxi to Sadarghat launch terminal for the 3–4 h ferry. No airport at Chandpur.) · CGP Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (Meghna Express train runs Chandpur–Chattogram, about 5 h 20 min; Sagorika Express also serves the route. Check times before booking.)
Map of Chandpur
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Chandpur
- Full city guide
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Narayanganj · 46 km straight line
- Sonargaon · 47 km straight line
- Madaripur district · 57 km straight line
- Cumilla · 63 km straight line
- Dhaka · 64 km straight line · full guide
- Barisal · 65 km straight line
- Melaghar · 75 km straight line
- Bishalgarh · 81 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Feb–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chandpur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Boat from Dhaka Sadarghat (3–4 h) is the quickest; buses leave Dhaka daily (≈6 h); local rickshaws and auto‑rickshaws for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 5.5 h
Meghna Express train from Chandpur, about 5 h 20 min; Sagorika Express also runs the route
Meghna Express leaves Chandpur around 06:00 and reaches Chattogram about 11:20; Sagorika leaves about 14:40 and arrives about 21:20. Too long for a same-day return.Meghna Express leaves Chandpur around 6:00 AM and reaches Chattogram about 11:20 AM; Sagorika leaves about 2:40 PM and arrives about 9:20 PM. Too long for a same-day return.
Door to door: Check locally
Bus from Chandpur bus terminal to Jangalia Bus Stand in southern Cumilla
Shortest road link to a bigger town; buses run from Jangalia in the other direction.
Door to door: 3–4 h by boat, about 6 h by bus
Launch (ferry) from Chandpur to Dhaka Sadarghat, 3–4 h; or bus from the Chandpur bus terminal to Saydabad, about 6 h
Boats leave Sadarghat from 06:30 to midnight; cabin, Shoukhin and first-class A/C seats are sold. Confirm the return departure when you buy.Boats leave Sadarghat from 6:30 AM to midnight; cabin, Shoukhin and first-class A/C seats are sold. Confirm the return departure when you buy.
Door to door: 5–6 h
Launch (ferry) from Chandpur
River route only; no useful same-day return.
Door to door: Check
Bus or launch toward the Meghna estuary, then local transport
Island trip; plan at least one night and check the boat schedule before you commit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Grand Hilsha Hotel
Near Chandpur Sadar Hospital, basic rooms, suitable for a night if you stay longer
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳500–৳800 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳800–৳1,200 excl. bed
- High
- ৳1,200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Grand Hilsha Hotel room1 × 1 night × BDT 600 | BDT 600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BDT 500 | BDT 500 |
| Dhaka → Chandpur ferry (one way)1 × BDT 300 · check schedule | BDT 300 |
| Local rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × BDT 100 · approximate | BDT 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 150 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 1,650 per person per day, bed included | BDT 1,650 |
basic double room, check availability
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Hilsa fish (seasonal market) | ৳200–৳500 per kilo |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ৳150–৳300 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ৳20–৳30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules can change; confirm departure times at Sadarghat.
- Road travel may be slower in monsoon; allow extra time.
- Hilsa market peaks in February; outside this period fish may be scarce.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Embassy
US embassy is in Dhaka; contact for consular assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka Sadarghat → Chandpur ferry: about ৳300 per person, 3–4 h (check schedule)
- Local rickshaw (5 km): ≈ ৳100
Say or show
- আসসালামু আলাইকুম / দুঃখিত — Hello / Excuse me (assalamu alaikum / dukkhito)
- এটা কত দাম? — How much is this? (eta koto dam?)
- একটি সিট দিন, দয়া করে — I would like a seat, please (ekti seat din, doya kore)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chandpur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Mar (Hilsa season, dry weather) · avoid Jun–Oct (heavy monsoon, river travel disrupted) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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