Moinot Ghat (মৈনট ঘাট)

You can visit Moinot Ghat anytime, but the best time is during the winter. The river is calm, and the beach looks large during this time. This is when you can experience the true beauty of Moinot Ghat. There is also a sandbar in the river that is only visible during winter.

You can also visit during the rainy season, but the river will be full and quite turbulent. The current is strong, and the river merges with nearby wetlands, making it hard to distinguish between the river and the wetlands. The beach may not be as visible, so visiting during the rainy season might leave you disappointed.

Moinot Ghat is very close to Dhaka, so it is possible to go for a day trip and return in the evening. The easiest way to reach Moinot Ghat is by bus. A bus service called Jamuna Paribahan operates from Gulistan, near Golap Shah Mazaar, directly to Moinot Ghat. The fare is about 90 BDT (it may vary).

Alternatively, you can take a bus to Nabiganj or Dohar from Gulistan and tell the bus helper you’re heading to Moinot Ghat. They will drop you off near the location, from where you can take an auto-rickshaw to the ghat.

You can also travel from Mohammadpur in Dhaka to Atyabazar by tempo and then take a CNG to Konakhola. From there, catch a bus to Nabiganj or Dohar. However, it’s best to go in a group of 8-10 people and rent a microbus, which will be more cost-effective.

Currently, there are no hotels, resorts, or boarding houses for tourists near Moinot Ghat. It’s better to arrange to stay at a local resident’s house if possible. Otherwise, a day trip is ideal.

There are no high-end restaurants at Moinot Ghat, but there are some rice hotels where you can have lunch. A meal of rice with Padma River hilsa fish is a special treat here. It’s a good idea to negotiate the price based on the size of the fish. If you want a larger fish, you can ask the restaurant to arrange it for you. Other fish like boal, shrimp, and more are also available.

There are also small shops where you can buy snacks like chips, Coca-Cola, chocolates, bread, bananas, etc. If you have time, don’t miss out on the famous sweets of Kartikpur. Some renowned sweet shops are Niranjan Mistanno Bhandar, Muslim Sweets, and Ranjit Mistanno Bhandar.

Moinot Ghat is a beautiful place. It’s great for wandering on the riverbank, and you can rent a boat for about an hour to explore the Padma River. It’s enjoyable to have light snacks like bread, bananas, water, and chocolates while sitting by the river.

There are good spots to get down on the riverbank, where you can splash around in the water and play. However, the Padma River has strong currents. Even if you can swim, the current could carry you away, so stay cautious and close to the shore. It’s best not to swim in the river if you don’t know how to swim. The current can be very strong, and you won’t realize its power until you're there.