Begin with a glimpse of Bangladesh
Dhaka & Bangladesh on film
Begin with a short film from the tourism authority, then explore the destination in more detail below.
Explore Dhaka →Where to stayBangladesh Tourism Board · Beautiful Bangladesh, 2019
Tea country, river journeys and the stories between them
Welcome to
Bangladesh
River cities, tea gardens, Mughal heritage and a vast mangrove landscape give Bangladesh several very different journeys. Choose a region at a time, arrange local guidance and leave room for the road, river and weather to set the pace.
Xahidur Reza from Dhaka, Bangladesh · Attribution 2.0 Generic · Display cropped/resized.
On this page
Before choosing a route: Check current official advice, including flooding and transport disruption. The Chittagong Hill Tracts have separate travel restrictions; they are not included in these suggested stops.
First time highlights
02FIRST-TIME FAVOURITE
Sreemangal
Tea country and a slower countryside stay in the northeast.
Explore Sreemangal →Allow two nights, with time for local outings.
Where to stayDirect accommodation contacts
03FIRST-TIME FAVOURITE
Khulna
A southern city base for river context, Bagerhat and a separately arranged forest journey.
Explore Khulna →Allow two nights, with time for local outings.
Where to stayDirect accommodation contacts
Beyond the beaten path
Three more places worth giving time to. Choose the ones that fit your interests and route.
04BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH
Sylhet
A northeastern city with a river setting and important religious heritage.
Explore Sylhet →Allow two nights, with time for local outings.
Where to stayDirect accommodation contacts
05BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH
Chattogram
A major port city with its own history and a useful southeastern arrival point.
Explore Chattogram →Allow two nights, with time for local outings.
Where to stayDirect accommodation contacts
06BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH
Cox’s Bazar
A long sandy shoreline and a coastal stay that needs careful attention to local conditions.
Explore Cox’s Bazar →Allow two nights, with time for local outings.
Where to stayDirect accommodation contacts
LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER · Bangladesh
Unique attractions not to be missed
Dhaka · Mughal heritage
Lalbagh Fort
An unfinished Mughal complex gives a focused introduction to old Dhaka.
Explore this discovery →Tanvir Rahat · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Bagerhat · southwest Bangladesh
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
Brick mosques and monuments preserve a remarkable chapter of Bengal’s architectural history.
Explore this discovery →BappaArts · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Bangladesh Sundarbans · protected forest
The Sundarbans
Mangroves, tidal channels and a protected landscape shaped by water.
Explore this discovery →Yesminjanntul · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
SEE HOW THE PLACES FIT TOGETHER
Find your way around.
Select a pin or place name to open its guide directly. Gold marks the first-time highlights, teal the places beyond the beaten path.
Outline: Natural Earth, public domain · Approximate place markers; callouts separate nearby places. Orientation only, not navigation.
Build your own journey
Places to combine in one trip.
Tea country and the northeast
Combine Sylhet and Sreemangal with time for city context and a permitted tea-country visit. Check flood and road conditions.
The southwest heritage journey
Use Khulna for Bagerhat and a separately booked Sundarbans programme. Keep boat departure days clear of tight onward connections.
Capital and southeastern coast
Pair Dhaka with Chattogram or Cox’s Bazar only after checking actual transport and current advice. Avoid turning the trip into consecutive transfer days.
Suggested combinations, not transport schedules. Check current connections and allow time between bases.
More local planning & practical information →
River lives, tea work and city stories →
Good neighbours for your itinerary
India can be part of a wider regional journey, but visas, permitted crossings and onward transport require separate verification.
A few useful essentials
Before you travel.
Entry & current advice
Check the rules for your passport, current regional advice and insurance before booking.
Official travel advice →Choose your route
Build your trip around a few bases rather than trying to see everything in one visit.
Plan your journey →A place to stay
Each destination page includes a public accommodation contact. Ask directly about rates, access and room arrangements.
Browse destinations →Meet the place
Leave time for local food, everyday streets and conversations as well as the headline sights.
People & culture →Current official travel advice ↗Ask ATA about your itinerary →
Photograph credits & sources
Dhaka: Tanvir Rahat · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Chattogram: Wahidulalam67 · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Coxs Bazar: Syed Sajidul Islam · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Sylhet: Moheen Reeyad (fl. 2010–) · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
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Sreemangal: Xahidur Reza from Dhaka, Bangladesh · Attribution 2.0 Generic · Display cropped/resized.
Khulna: Royani76 · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Bagerhat: BappaArts · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Sundarbans: Yesminjanntul · Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International · Display cropped/resized.
Film: Bangladesh Tourism Board · Beautiful Bangladesh, 2019. Sources reviewed 28 October 2026.