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Experience life in the Ganges Delta in Barisal & Megacity Dhaka: Backstreets, Floating Markets, Bazaars, Villages, Brick Kiln, School, and more!

Barisal Tour

3-Day Tour

From $520 pp

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Tour Highlights

  • Discover Barisal, the most photogenic region in Bangladesh, located in the heart of the Ganges Delta, where life is deeply rooted in water.
  • Enjoy tranquil boat rides through narrow canals shaded by palm trees, through the backyards of people's houses in the villages, and sneak a peek into their daily life.
  • Visit early morning floating markets where local farmers trade fresh produce directly from their boats, continuing a unique delta tradition.
  • Go overland and wander through bustling village bazaars where locals trade everything from vegetables to household goods, offering a colorful glimpse into daily life on land.
  • Learn about the rice trade in the Ganges Delta, where families buy paddy from one floating market, process it at home together, and sell the finished rice in another floating market, making sustainable livelihoods with dignity.
  • Visit one of the few dozen open-air brick kilns beside the river and learn about the complete process of making bricks, the primary construction material in Bangladesh, from shaping and drying to firing.
  • Visit the largest timber market in Southern Bangladesh, where logs are transported by tides, and observe how they are transformed into wood in sawmills, destined for furniture shops across the country.
  • Meet the gypsie people who spend their entire life on the boat, fishing and trading.
  • Explore some bustling backstreets and bazaars in New and Old Dhaka, where vibrant activities and charm come alive.
  • Discover the thriving shipyards of Dhaka, where passenger and cargo boats find repair, offering a glimpse into the bustling maritime world of the city.
A map of the 3-day Barisal Tour with Nijhoom Tours to experience life in the Ganges Delta in Barisal & Megacity Dhaka

Tour Includes

  • Pick-up from North Dhaka area (Uttara, Nikunja, Gulshan, Banani, and Baridhara area).
  • All accommodation in hotels as mentioned in the itinerary with complimentary breakfast on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Breakfast at a local restaurant in Dhaka on Day-1.
  • Lunch at the boat in Barisal on Day-2 & 3.
  • An air-conditioned car and driver.
  • An English-speaking guide.
  • All boat rides.
  • All entrance tickets.
  • All tips except our guide, driver, and Barisal boatman.

Does Not Include

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the South Dhaka area (Hotel 71, FARS Hotel, Asia Hotel & Resort, Ambrosia Guest House, White House Hotel, Hotel Sky City, Suktara Hotel, and the nearby area).
  • Any food or drinks other than those mentioned above.
  • Any personal item.

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Tour Reviews

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Juergen Richter

California, USA

November 29, 2019

★★★★★

Provided the learning for which we travel

Bangladesh is a rewarding destination. Not because it has one or a few must-see sights (like the Taj Mahal, Amritsar, Bagan) for which a single trip would be justified. It’s the sum of all the varied experiences that makes Bangladesh special. It shouldn’t be missed.

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Terrance Marshall

Hamilton, Canada

January 1, 2019

★★★★★

A rewarding experience

The Glory of Bangladesh tour was excellent, providing insight into the country’s history and culture. Its core interest for me was covering the country’s three World Heritage Sites [Bagerhat, Sundarbans and Somapura Mahavihara]. The tour provided so much more.

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Jackie Hulton

London, UK

November 30, 2016

★★★★★

Felt like one of the safest countries I have travelled to

It is probably fair to say that Bangladesh for various reasons isn't on many people's wish list of places to visit but ironically that is one of the main reasons we wanted to visit. It was extremely refreshing and rewarding to travel around a country, unspoiled by mass tourism.

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