Discover Bangladesh’s unique beauty and rich cultural heritage by visiting its top attractions and must-see sights. Explore the world-renowned Sundarban, home to majestic Bengal tigers and the largest mangrove forest on earth. Visit the 15th-century world heritage city Bagerhat, the lively capital city Dhaka, and the abandoned city of Panam Nagar, once home to wealthy Hindu cotton merchants. Explore the picturesque tea plantations of Sreemangal, where you can interact with tribal communities, taste 7-layer tea, and trek inside Lawachhara National Park to spot the rare Hulluck Gibbons. This tour is the perfect way to experience Bangladesh’s diverse beauty and gain a deeper understanding of its people and history.
Starting with visiting megacity Dhaka’s key sites and attractions, including a boat ride in river Buriganga during the sunset and a rickshaw ride in the narrow streets of Old Dhaka, you’ll board an overnight ferry to Barisal and visit the historical mosques in Bagerhat the next day, including the magnificent Sixty Dome Mosque and the 17th-century Hindu memorial Kodla Moth located outside the world heritage city.
After that, you’ll spend three days in the world-renowned Sundarban, the largest mangrove forest on earth and home to the majestic Bengal tigers. You’ll stay on a comfortable houseboat and explore the creeks and canals of the forest with a noiseless rowing boat in search of wildlife, walk through the forest, and enjoy its beautiful beaches.
Next, explore the picturesque tea capital of Bangladesh, Sreemangal, where you can visit the endless tea plantations, hike through the breathtaking Lawachara National Park in search of endangered Western Hoolock Gibbons, and interact with tribal communities by visiting some remote villages of different tribes.
The tour concludes with a visit to Sonargaon, the historic city once the Bengal Sultanate’s capital. You’ll visit the museum showcasing the area’s textile heritage, the wealthy Hindu cotton merchants abandoned city of Panam Nagar, and a sandbank island of Meghna to experience the simple life of the farmers.
“Highlights of Bangladesh” is the perfect tour for travelers who want to experience Bangladesh’s unique charm and beauty while gaining a deeper understanding of its people, culture, and history.
