It’s possible to put together a quite pleasant run combining Rama Park, Shishu Park, and some adjacent spots. The 70-acre Ramna Park is one of the signature places to run in Dhaka. There are long pathways passing by numerous species of flowers, trees, and other greenery. There’s a small lake at the center. A loop of the park’s paths is 2.4 km. Adjacent to Ramna Park, you can add with a small loop along outside perimeter paths of Shishu Park (small amusement park), and then cross over to the grounds around the Eternal Flame and the Museum of Independence. (Suhrawardy Udyan). This section is a 1.5 km loop. In all, it’s ~5.5 km.
Longer Run/Add-Ons: Adjacent to Suhrawardy Udyan is the University of Dhaka, which has some decent pedestrian paths away from the busy road. For an even longer route, you could run through the campus of the university to Dhanmondi Lake (see our route there).
Eternal Flame Grounds. GSV
It’s possible to put together a quite pleasant run combining Rama Park, Shishu Park, and some adjacent spots. The 70-acre Ramna Park is one of the signature places to run in Dhaka. There are long pathways passing by numerous species of flowers, trees, and other greenery. There’s a small lake at the center. A loop of the park’s paths is 2.4 km. Adjacent to Ramna Park, you can add with a small loop along outside perimeter paths of Shishu Park (small amusement park), and then cross over to the grounds around the Eternal Flame and the Museum of Independence. (Suhrawardy Udyan). This section is a 1.5 km loop. In all, it’s ~5.5 km.
Longer Run/Add-Ons: Adjacent to Suhrawardy Udyan is the University of Dhaka, which has some decent pedestrian paths away from the busy road. For an even longer route, you could run through the campus of the university to Dhanmondi Lake (see our route there).
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Ramna Park is a 2.4 km (1.5 mile) loop; Combine with Suhrawardy Udyan is 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
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.
Some decent running opportunities in West Uttara, an upscale area in northern Dhaka that's part of the planned Uttara Residential Model Town. Best bet is Sector 15, where there's a Lakeside Walkway and some wide streets that are OK for running.
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Ramna Park is a 2.4 km (1.5 mile) loop; Combine with Suhrawardy Udyan is 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
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