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About Savar
Savar is an upazila on Dhaka's northwestern outskirts, about 24-32 km from the city center. Its best-known landmark is the National Martyrs' Memorial (Jatiyo Smriti Shoudho) at Nabinagar - a striking 150-foot, seven-tiered monument set in an 84-acre park, built to honor those who died in Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War, and one of the country's most-visited architectural monuments. Savar is also home to Jahangirnagar University, known for its scenic, green campus and the tallest Shaheed Minar (martyrs' memorial tower) in Bangladesh.
One thing worth knowing before you book: Traveloka's hotel listings for "Savar" include a large number of well-known central Dhaka hotels (international chains like Le Meridien, Westin, Renaissance, and Crowne Plaza) alongside hotels genuinely located in Savar itself. If you're visiting specifically for the memorial or the university, double-check a hotel's actual address before booking - it may put you back in central Dhaka rather than in Savar.
Getting to Savar
From within Bangladesh
From central Dhaka, Savar is roughly a 45-minute to 1.5-hour drive depending on traffic, via the Dhaka-Aricha highway. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Pathao operate reliably on this route, offering transparent, metered pricing.
Arriving from abroad
International visitors fly into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, then continue to Savar by road - the same 45-minute to 1.5-hour drive as from the rest of the city, making it an easy half-day or full-day trip from a Dhaka base.
Where to Stay in Savar
With around 205 properties listed under Savar (a mix of genuine Savar-area hotels and central Dhaka hotels, as noted above), a few genuinely local options stand out:
- Eden Garden Resort Savar (Pathalia) - a 3-star resort with a strong guest rating, picnic area, and family-friendly facilities.
- BRAC-CDM Savar (Biralia) - a 4-star property well-suited to business travelers working with the area's development and manufacturing sector.
- Hijoltola Camping & Resort and Nandan Village Resort - nature-focused stays for a change of pace from a typical city hotel.
- YMCA Training Center and Guest House (Savar Paurashava) - a straightforward, budget-friendly option in the town center.
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Things to Do in Savar
- National Martyrs' Memorial - the main draw: a landscaped 84-acre monument park at Nabinagar, with reflecting pools and the memorial tower itself, easily worth a couple of hours.
- Jahangirnagar University campus - a scenic, tree-lined public university campus, home to the tallest Shaheed Minar in Bangladesh and a pleasant place to walk.
Both sit comfortably within a half-day trip from Dhaka, making Savar an easy add-on rather than a multi-day destination on its own.
Local Tips
The local currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), though Traveloka displays and books hotel rates in USD. Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Pathao) are widely available and a reliable way to get around Savar and back to Dhaka. The national emergency number is 999; for police specifically, dial 100.
Best Time to Visit
October through March, Bangladesh's dry season, offers the most comfortable weather for walking around the memorial grounds and university campus. The monsoon (roughly June-September) brings heavy rain that can make outdoor sightseeing less pleasant, though Savar remains accessible year-round given its short distance from Dhaka.
More Ways to Plan Your Trip
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