One of the best places to run in Dhaka is West Uttara. It’s an upscale residential suburb in the northern part of the city that’s part of the planned Uttara Residential Model Town. The area is not far from Dhaka International Airport.
We recommend, particularly, the area around Sector 15. There’s a Lakeside Walkway that goes along Lakes 2 and 3, between Lake 4 and Lake 11, for 2 km, and then a ~1.5 km loop around Lake 11. Overall, a route of up to 7.4 km — most of it on a path. One can also run in some of the streets in the area, such as Avenue 1, Avenue 2, and Avenue 9.
Photo: Mohammed Batein
The other area of West Uttara that’s decent for running on the streets in the adjacent Sectors 4, 7, 13, 14.
Our thanks to Mohammed Batein for suggesting this route!
Note also there’s a popular 10k held in West Uttara, usually in March, and the Mirpur Half Marathon, generally in November.
One of the best places to run in Dhaka is West Uttara. It’s an upscale residential suburb in the northern part of the city that’s part of the planned Uttara Residential Model Town. The area is not far from Dhaka International Airport.
We recommend, particularly, the area around Sector 15. There’s a Lakeside Walkway that goes along Lakes 2 and 3, between Lake 4 and Lake 11, for 2 km, and then a ~1.5 km loop around Lake 11. Overall, a route of up to 7.4 km — most of it on a path. One can also run in some of the streets in the area, such as Avenue 1, Avenue 2, and Avenue 9.
Photo: Mohammed Batein
The other area of West Uttara that’s decent for running on the streets in the adjacent Sectors 4, 7, 13, 14.
Our thanks to Mohammed Batein for suggesting this route!
Note also there’s a popular 10k held in West Uttara, usually in March, and the Mirpur Half Marathon, generally in November.
Ramna Park is one of the signature running spots in Dhaka, with 2.5 km of paths passing by lush greenery. Combine with the adjacent grounds of Shishu Park and the Eternal Flame/Museum of Independence and even University of Dhaka for a longer run.
The area around Dhanmondi Lake is one of the better places to run in Dhaka. There are a couple of small parks, and a dedicated walking path around the lake that adds up to a loop of ~4.2 km. There are nice views of the water, and lots of greenery.
The spacious grounds of Chandrima Udyan, the park around the Bangladesh National Parliament and the Prime Minister's residence, make for a memorable run. Can combine with Dhanmondi Lake loop for a longer run.
A tour of the the upscale Gulshan district, known for its embassies and corporate offices. Our nearly 10 km route includes the embassies along United Nations Road in the Baridhara neighborhood, and a loop around Gulshan Lake Park & Gulshan Lake Walkway.
A popular lake area in Dhaka and a good spot for a run, featuring waterside promenades, a dancing fountain, and illuminated bridges. Can also connect to the Gulshan Lake Walk Way and our Gulshan Lake/Baridhara route for a longer run.
A popular visitor destination and also a good place to go for a run. The 84-acre grounds are a lush oasis, with an impressive collection of flora and fauna. A loop of the main paths is up to 6.5 km. It can get crowded, so best to go early.
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