Uttara Travel Guide: Getting Around Northern Dhaka

Uttara is a large planned area in northern Dhaka, close to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Visitors often pass through it on the way to or from the airport, and it is a useful base for shopping, meals and short errands.

Getting your bearings

Uttara is divided into numbered sectors, which makes addresses easier to follow than in older parts of the city. Dakshinkhan and Ashkona, where Hotel D Palace is located, are on its edge.

Getting around

Ride-share apps and taxis for door-to-door trips
CNG auto-rickshaws for short hops, with the fare agreed first
Rickshaws for very short local distances
Dhaka Metro Rail Line-6, which serves Uttara; check the current timetable and stations before you go

Eating and shopping

Uttara has many restaurants, bakeries, shopping centres and pharmacies. Opening hours change, so check a map listing before a long trip. Read our places to visit in Uttara for ideas.

Staying nearby

If you have an early flight, staying close to the airport reduces the morning rush. See our rooms or the location page.

Plan your stay

Hotel D Palace is in Ashkona, Dakshinkhan, near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and the Hajj Camp. Browse the rooms, read the FAQ or contact the hotel on WhatsApp.