Sundarbans
Region: Khulna Division
Natural
World's largest mangrove forest, habitat of Bengal tigers and ilish. UNESCO natural heritage.
Tourism in Bangladesh
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Paharpur Buddhist Monastery Ruins
Region: Naogaon District
Cultural Heritage
8th century Somapura Mahavihara ruins. Brick structures narrating Buddhism's golden age.
Bagerhat Mosque City
Region: Bagerhat District
Cultural Heritage
15th century brick mosque complex. Shait Gumbad Mosque symbolic.
Cox's Bazar Beach
Region: Chittagong Division
Natural
World-renowned 120km continuous coastline, popular for surfing and sunsets.
Lalbagh Fort
Region: Dhaka Old Town
Cultural
17th century unfinished Mughal fortress. Elegant mosque and bathhouse ruins remain.
Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban
Region: Dhaka
Modern Architecture
Louis Kahn-designed parliament building. Lake and geometric exterior harmonized.
Sylhet Tea Gardens
Region: Sylhet Division
Natural
Highland resort mixing rolling tea plantations and ethnic cultures.
Keokradong Mountain
Region: Bandarban District
Natural
Country's highest peak at 1230m. Hill tribe villages and cloud sea trekking attractive.
Sonargaon Folk Museum
Region: Narayanganj District
Cultural
Exhibiting medieval trading city ruins and Bengali crafts.
Barisal Backwater Cruise
Region: Barisal
Natural
Touring canals by small boat observing floating markets and village daily life.
Suggested itineraries
Delta World Heritage Highlights
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Dhaka Old Town, Bagerhat, Sundarbans Cruise
After exploring capital's history, move to southwest touring mosque city and mangrove forest, standard route.
Tea Gardens and Hill Tribes Northeast Circuit
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Sylhet tea gardens, Lawachara tropical rainforest, Jaipurhat limestone caves
Nature-oriented plan combining green tea plantation walks, wild monkey forest, and cave exploration.
Beach Resort & Trekking
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Cox's Bazar, Saint Martin Island, Keokradong summit
Enjoy sea and mountain activities in south. Fresh seafood also satisfying.
Travel tips
- Tourist visa available on arrival but advance acquisition safer avoiding capital congestion.
- Dry season (November〜February) is coolest period most suitable for travel.
- Cash mainly taka. Credit cards barely usable outside urban areas.
- Negotiate rickshaw fare before boarding.
- Women safer with clothing covering shoulders and knees.
- Tap water not drinkable. Purchase sealed bottled water.
- Traffic congestion serious. Consider domestic flights or overnight ferries.
- Monsoon period may have roads blocked by flooding.
- When visiting mosques, remove shoes and confirm photography permission.
- Security risk of pickpockets in large cities, distribute valuables.
- Don't forget insect repellent and sun protection measures.
- Friday is weekly holiday with many facilities on shortened hours.