Dhanbari Palace (Nawab-bari)

 resort, artificial lake, mansion / manor house / villa

ROYAL RESORT:
This beautiful resort is situated on the Modhupur–Jamalpur highway at the well known Dhanbari Municipality of Tangail district in Bangladesh. From Dhaka the distance is 80 miles on a newly built highway with several bypasses for safe driving and it takes 3 hours to cover the distance. At Elenga, Tangail, turn right to go towards the famous Modhupur forest. At the Modhupur roundabout turn left to proceed towards Dhanbari which is only 7 miles from this point. Direct buses leave Mahakhali bus stand at Dhaka for Dhanbari every 15 minutes. The closest railway station from this resort is 18 miles away at Jamalpur which is a district headquarter where buses, cars and microbuses are available on rent.

This sprawling complex belongs to the well known Dhanbari Nawabs who have set up a large number of educational institutions including the Dhaka University co-founded by Nawab Bahadur Syed Nawab Ali Choudhury, the first Muslim minister from undivided Bengal during the British rule. His forefathers from Baghdad were mystic saints who managed the Dhanbari zamindary estate. The original 700 years old grand Nawab Masjid (mosque) along with the over 100 years old extensions with imposing minarets, domes, crazy china and mosaic works inlaid with beautiful stones beside a huge pond are a masterpiece. The magnificent Palace, Manzil, Villa and Cottage have the original design and have been maintained well. Some of these structures are 100 to 200 years old. There are large dighis (ponds) for boating and fishing. Some horses are available. For outdoor games, there are two huge playgrounds. In the sprawling gardens there are badminton courts and facilities for indoor games.

ACCOMMODATION : Secure and comfortable rooms and suites in four categories are available for the convenience of the visitors from within the country and abroad. Separate arrangements can be made to provide budget rooms and facilities for male and female students. For families, very exclusive accommodation is available.

For corporate clients wanting special arrangements for holding meetings, seminars, and picnics etc. the resort management can tailor the entire arrangement in a manner that the corporate customer has full advantages and undisturbed use of all the facilities offered by this Resort. There are several picnic spots within the Resort where facilities for water, toilet, and umbrella, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided within the package. If required, the Resort can also provide a cook with assistants for preparing food for the picnic party. The ponds and dighis can be used by the tourists as additional facilities for swimming, boating, fishing. Horse riding can also be a pleasant past time.

PALACE : This huge mansion is over 100 years old with domes and arches designed in the traditional mughal architecture. This beautiful mansion was used as the office of the Nawab with a number of rooms for the officers and staff. There were rooms for the special guests, library, record room, vault and strong-room, store room, a huge hall and room for meetings. The entire building has been renovated and rooms reallocated to accommodate newer facilities for the comfort of the visitors and guests. The guest rooms have the basic amenities with provision of hot and cold water, dining hall, and lounge with TV and cable facilities. Food is prepared by experienced Chef well known for catering large number of guests. Visitors can enjoy a dip in the large ponds and can do boating, fishing, horse riding and play indoor and outdoor games. Special facilities are available for families and students with limited budget.

VILLA : This is a 200 years old building where the Nawab Bahadur’s son, Nawabzada Hasan Ali Choudhury, a distinguished personality, the youngest Member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly during the British period and later a Minister and Member of Parliament, was born. It is well maintained. All the facilities available in this building includes a multi purpose lounge cum dining room, sitting room, a large bed room for a family of 4 persons with attached bathroom, a double bedded room for a couple with a bathroom and a separate room for laundry. There is a beautiful garden and very exclusive for someone looking for a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The large ponds make swimming, fishing and boating a pleasant experience. Horse riding and outdoor games facilities are added features. A family can book this entire Villa for complete privacy.

BUNGALOW : This Bungalow is newly built with 4 double bed rooms with attached bathrooms, dining, lounge and a large garden facing balcony. This place is suitable for a large family and corporate bodies wanting all modern facilities like air-conditioners, hot & cold shower etc. This beautiful building is fully decorated with all antic furniture. This peaceful place is in the ‘Ondarmahal ‘(Main Residence) area of the Historical Nawab Manzil. Any body can stay here and use our royal facilities and services.

COTTAGE: This cottage is a quaint little place with 2 double bed rooms with attached bathrooms and a lounge with dining facilities. This place is suitable for a couple or a small family wanting exclusive arrangements for a holiday at economy rates. Very quiet and peaceful surrounded by trees and gardens. Access to the dighi (large pond) for swimming, boating, fishing can be a wonderful experience. Outdoor games and horse riding are added facilities.
Room Tariff: Single room= $40-50
Twin room= $50-60