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<p>Historical places and antiquities always attract people. This is like exploring something new. Visiting a historical site takes us to bounce back into history for a certain period!</p>
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<p>Today, I will tell you about such a historical place enlisted in world heritage sites. It’s ‘Panam City,’ a 19th century Bengal Architectural marvel in Bangladesh. It is one of the most thriving architecture in Bengal history.Also well known as ‘Panam Nagar’ and ‘Lost City’ locally</p>
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<p>Panam Nagar is one of the mesmerizing touristy places in Bangladesh. And is also one of the most thriving architecture in Bengal history.</p>
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<p>Historic Panam Nagar is located in Sonargaon, Narayanganj district, which is 30km away from Tejgaon Bus stand in Dhaka city. It takes around 1-2 hours to reach to Panam city from Dhaka, depending on the traffic.</p>
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<h2>First Off, Does A Visit At Panam City Worth It?</h2>
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<p>A massive part of Bengal History remains in this lost city. It has a great appeal in the minds of the visitors of all tastes, aptitudes, and temperaments. Renowned for its magnificent architecture, The place is attracted by its immense beauty, the ruins of buildings, disfigured red bricked walls, mosaic floor, large room with artworks that date back to Bengal’s era. A beautiful combination of European architecture blended with the taste of local themes.</p>
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<p>There are high chances that you will be lost in the calmness and ruins of the heritage. You‘ll be imagining the luxurious life of the Zamindars during the rich and golden days in the era of Bengal. So, visiting Panam Nagar is worth its gold weight for the traveler or history-buff who wants to experience the Bengal region’s past visually and enjoy the sunshine with the ancient heritage</p>
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<h2>Let’s See How Panam Nagar Was Built</h2>
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<p>During the reign of Aurangzeb of Delhi, Sonargaon was considered as the capital of East Bengal until it was declared as the capital of Bengal in Dhaka province in 1610 AD. The name Sonargaon is thought to have originated from East Subarnagram.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Many called Sonargaon as Panam, but little is known about how the name came to be.</p>
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<p>Here, the famous Muslin and cotton fabrics business flourished. The fame of the fine Muslin variety developed around Panam spread beyond the subcontinent to the west. Most of the houses in this city were built in the 19th century. A house has a nameplate of 1813 AD. There was a temple here as it was the residence of wealthy Hindu merchants—about 1400 families of Hindu and Muslim weavers in and around Panam city. Going further back, we got to know from Bengal History that a university was established in the 14th century, where the world's low-cost teachers came to study.</p>
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<p>During the Indo-Pakistani communal riots of 1965, this settlement of Hindu traders was targeted by looters. At that time, even the doors and windows were looted. Later on, in 1971, the war of liberation of Bangladesh, when the Hindu traders migrated to India. The bustling city became almost empty. The death of a living city began from then on, then never woke up again. The buildings that are missing from the city's residents are eroding due to negligence. After the Bangladesh war, people were officially allowed to live in the houses. The government leases these houses for 10 to 15 years and then renews them. Since then, Panam Nagar was significantly known as -‘Abandoned' or 'Lost City'- or 'The Lost Golden City'- leaving it today as a crumbling neighborhood of huge mansions slowly being reclaimed by nature. Later on, Bangladesh Govt. declared this place as a Tourist Spot.</p>
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<h2>A Tiny Trip Inside Panam Nagar!</h2>
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<p>Now let's have a look at what's inside of the magnificent Nagar. Once you reach there, get off the auto-rickshaw or car and walk past a small gate on the right-hand side. If you go a little further in front, you can see the ticket counter entering Panam Nagar. After buying the ticket, you will be tiptoed through the tulips of time the moment you enter. A perfect setting for making historical films! And when you see the fascinating architecture, you will get a taste of other eras' stories. In the blink of an eye, you have become entangled in the web of old Bengali history.</p>
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<h3>View Outside Of Param Nagar</h3>
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<p>You can see Panam Nagar is surrounded by the 'Pankhiraj Canal.' Pankhiraj merged with the Meghna river called the Menikhali river. Shitalakshya river is located on the east side of Panam Nagar and the west side of the Meghna river. The river was used for exporting Muslin fabric. There is a huge gate at the entrance of Panam Nagar. the gate used to closed before sunset. Even now, no visitor can stay in the city of Panam after dusk.<br>An affluent Nagar has a touch of exquisite artistic aristocracy! You can see historical buildings are standing in rows. If you want to experience these exclusive buildings - the best way - to stroll around and feel the air of the centuries. A lovely picturesque view! There are 52 buildings. Among them, 31 are in the north and 21 in the South of Panam Nagar.<br>Every building has its memoir and own type. You can see the zamindari villa on the way. That villa has some traditional buildings surrounded by a garden and two ponds. You get a clear picture of people of that time -very fancy!</p>
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<h3>Inside Panam Nagar</h3>
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<p><br>The beauty of these ancient relics is beggars description. Beautiful 2-storey residences are built on either side of the central road. They are designed in European artistic skills blended with Mughal designs. The walls are made of thin red bricks. Almost every house has a well-appointed landscape with wells. You can notice that most buildings have hazardous signs on the upper floors. The roads are narrow. And as you walk along these narrow roads, you fall deeper into Bengal's history. You can feel the historic wind of tranquility!<br>During that time, a beautiful artwork inside, and one of the rooms was a large, Naachghar, where dancers would entertain the guests. Folk songs used to be sung in the center of a magical dance hall full of aesthetic flowers rich in folk art, herbal walls, and painted charm. However, inside Panam Nagar, there are mosques, churches, temples, monasteries, galleries, inns, treasuries, courtrooms, old museums, bathrooms, and secret passages within the city. There is also a 400-year-old mint house built by the East India Company.<br>Every ruin of Panam holds a unique story behind it. Though it now ruins, there is nothing short of amazing. Even most of the buildings were made of red bricks, white and black mosaic, with some marbles and Terracota. What breathtaking craftsmanship!</p>
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<p>Anyone who visits the Nagar can get the peeks of its lost grandiosity through the ruinous historic buildings and scattered terracotta. A closer look reveals that they have marvelously constructed the whole city! You can also find a little bit of trace of how Bengal people were cultured and religious in the reign of the Sultanates and Baro Bhuiyas! Apart from residential buildings, there are places of worship, bathroom, pantry, darbar hall, etc.<br>Though damaged with the flow of time, natural calamities, and lack of proper treatment by residents.<br>But still, it gives you the momentum of the lifestyle of Zamindar and people of that time. You will be able to feel once Bengal -when India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were a country. Still, Panam Nagar is a living document of the folklore, exuberant of artistic buildings, and a footprint of the wealthy city - imagine what an image of a way of life at that time!</p>
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<h2>What Else To See In Panam Nagar</h2>
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<p>A few more magnificent buildings still survive in Panam's vicinity, built by local zamindars and traders. Among them, Sardar Bari, Anand Mohan Poddar's house, and Hasimoy Sen's house are notable. A folk art museum has been set up at Sardar's house now.&nbsp; It is built-in____ and made up of two large palaces. A long corridor connects two Palaces. The 2-&nbsp;storeyed house has 70 rooms. Sardar's house is decorated with colorful mosaics.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>However, Sonargaon is a nice park to walk around and see locals who want to enjoy the beautiful historical heritage of Sultanates and Baro Bhuiyas. Also, you can visit the Sonargaon Resort, which is extremely expensive. So, if you think of visiting the resort, then come with some extra Bucks!!</p>
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<h2>Panam City Is Now Even&nbsp; More Exciting!</h2>
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<p>In 2004, the government realized the importance of the city and decided to save it without renewing the lease. Later on, in 2009, the dept. of Archeology declared, this place must be conserved for the heritage site and took initial steps to renovate and save the Panam’s glory.</p>
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<h2>How To Get There?</h2>
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<p>You can go directly to Panam Nagar by private car, motorcycle, or microbus. But if you are in Dhaka, you can easily get a bus ride from the Gulistan bus-stand. At Gulistan, you have to take Doel, Swadesh, or Barak AC or non-Ac bus. From Gulistan, the bus fare is 45, 40, and 50 BDT, respectively. Then get off at Mograpara Crossroads. From Mograpara crossroads, you can go to Panam city in a battery-powered auto or rickshaw for 20 to 40 BDT. However, if tourists wish, they can visit the Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and reach Panam in 5 minutes on foot.</p>
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<h2>Entrance Fee</h2>
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<p>Locals: Ticket 15 BDT.</p>
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<p>Foreign tourists: Ticket 100 BDT.</p>
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<h2><strong>Schedule of visiting Panam Nagar:</strong></h2>
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<p>Panam Nagar can be visited six days a week. One day off. However, Panam Nagar is not far from Dhaka so you can come back during the day. But for your convenience, the visiting time is highlighted.</p>
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<p>Tuesday to Saturday: Open from 9 am to 5 pm.</p>
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<p>Sunday: Closed.</p>
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<p>Monday: Open after 2 p.m.</p>
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<p>Public Holidays: The attractive city is closed on public holidays.</p>
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<p>***<strong>A little Suggestion</strong>: If you want to see the whole Panam Nagar, it is better to leave early in the morning. You can be reached by 10:30 am or 11:00 am. If you follow this suggestion, you can enjoy the Panam all day and visit the Folk and Crafts Museum. You will also be able to have lunch from there on time.</p>
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<h2>A Notable Suggestion When You Visiting Panam Nagar</h2>
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<p>‘Surface Crawlers’ would like to suggest you to start walking from the western part of Panam Nagar. Then move forward to the eastern side until you reach the end of the Nagar. The path is very short. So you can move slowly by watching the old buildings’ designs.</p>
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<h2>Difficulties You May Face While Visiting Panam Nagar</h2>
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<p>Though Panam Nagar is a fascinating tourist place. But seemingly it is a village area. The facilities are in poor condition and don’t have enough. Such as- sitting arrangements, taking food into the place, and poor sanitization condition. So, it’s hard to find such facilities for foreign tourists. What is a remarkable tour without some traveling strains! But now the Govt takes good care of all facilities for foreign tourists also.</p>
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<p>Caution: The buildings are many years old and quite risky. So do not go up to any building by disobeying the instructions.</p>
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<p>Mesmerized by these words yet? Then just imagine how you feel visiting the enchanting Panam Nagar, immersed in its glorious history and captivating beauty while the warm Bangladeshi sun warmly kisses your skin! So when are you packing your bags? Comment below to let us know! Happy Traveling!!!!</p>
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<h2>Eating Facilities</h2>
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<p>There are a few small restaurants around Panam Nagar but it is better not to eat in them. But You will find a few of them are good when you go to the main road. Here’s nothing significant to add more. One thing you should remember the price of food is much higher than the regular prices in Dhaka.</p>
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<h2>Over To You</h2>
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<p>Historical places take us to bounce back into history for a certain period! Naturally, it gives us a different feeling of diversity, joy, pleasure, knowledge, and experience. You will not miss this place if you are a history enthusiast and in case you are not, Panam city will be lively as it has so much to offer to all types of travelers .such as a fantastic photographic opportunity for historical architecture.</p>
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<p>So, do you want to observe the enchanting City and experience their ancient lifestyle? Then Panam city is waiting for you with its captivating beauty while the warm Bangladeshi sun kisses your skin!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>So when are you packing your bags? Comment below to let us know! Don’t forget to share your experience in our comment section after visiting this amazing place.</p>
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<p>If you have already visited, let us know what you like most about it.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Happy Traveling!!!!</p>
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<p>Enjoy travelling!!</p>
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