Visit Himalaya Treks offers you a Best of Bangladesh Tour for 19 days, which covers most of the popular places to visit in Bangladesh. Our 19-day Best of Bangladesh Tour gives you a full experience of Bangladeshi culture, Nature, places to visit, and more.
Sundarban Mangrove Forest:
The Sundarban is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world covering over 10000 square kilometers of wilderness. This forest is considered the richest mangrove forest in the world in terms of species diversity and is not only home to the critically endangered Royal Bengal tiger but also other threatened wild species. In 1999 the Sundarban became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recently a study from the Wildlife Conservation Society identified three areas in the Sundarban mangrove forest as dolphin hotspots and the areas were declared as wildlife sanctuaries for the conservation of threatened freshwater dolphins in 2012.
Sompur Vihara:
By far the most Spectacular Buddhist monument discovered in regular excavation is the gigantic temple and monastery. Archeologically and historically SomapuraVihara of Paharpur is a UNESCO heritage of the world. The remains of the most important & the largest known monastery south of Himalaya, built between the 7th century and the 3rd part of the 8th century. UNESCO World heritage site.
Mohasthangarh:
Mohasthangarh is invariably an ancient fortified city acclaimed to be the oldest settlement and the most prominent archaeological site in Bangladesh. The oldest layer dates back to the 4th century B.C. The ancient Pundranagara, the Capital of Hindu Emperor Chandragupta, was the founder of the Moyura Dynasty on the bank of the River Karatoya.
Shawrupkathi Backwater Trip:
A backwater trip at Shawrupkathi will explore floating vegetable gardens on the river and the floating beds. The vegetation on the banks and many interesting local activities are based on the river. Boats are full of seasonal fruits like Guava, Lemon, Hog-Plam, etc. while you will be exploring the backwater.
Sreemangal:
Known as the “Tea Capital of Bangladesh” The panoramic tea gardens are nestled in lush green valleys, scented herbal plants, orange, groves, and pineapple plantations. The hilltop tribal villages of Monipuri, Tripura, Khasia, and Garo communities with their own culture and heritage, are a great surprise. Some of the World’s largest tea gardens are located at Sreemangal.
Lawachhara National Park:
This is a reserved rainforest located about 12 km from Sreemangal Town. The forest has numerous and rare species of trees like Chloroform, White Sandal, and Agar along with wonderful scenic splendors with rich flora and fauna. The forest has an area of 4,750 hectares of land and was declared a National Park in 1997.
National Parliament Building:
National Parliament Building, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Designed by architect Louis Kahn in 1961 & completed the construction works on 1081, the complex is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world, comprising 200 acres.
Lalbagh Fort Dhaka:
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb appointed his 3rd son Prince MD. Azam as (Provincial Governor) of Bengal in 1678. Prince Azam started construction of this fort and named it after his father Killa Aurangabad. Due to the death daughter of Shaista Khan“IranDukht” nicknamed Paribibior fairy lady in 1684. Shaista Khan stopped its construction making the fort. After Shaista Khan started construction making the fort his daughter named as tomb of Paribibi. Other attractions are the audience hall, mosque, and Hammam of Shaista Khan.
Curzon Hall:
Curzon Hall, the best example of Dhaka's architecture. It is part of the School of Science of the University of Dhaka. It was built by the British in 1905 for the purpose of a Town Hall, but it has never been used as a Town Hall. Curzon Hall has an extremely fascinating history and is situated beside High Court Street, Dhaka. Now it has become the base of the university's science faculty.
Dhakeshwari National Temple:
Dhakeshwari is the central Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" means "Goddess of Dhaka".
Kusumba Mosque:
Kusumba mosque is named after the village of Kusumba. It was built during the period of Afgan rule in Bangladesh by a high-ranking Official named Sulaiman. It was built by Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah, the last Suri ruler. It was constructed with a Bengal style. At the eastern central entrance, the inscription mentioned the time period of construction of the mosque as 966 AH (1558-59 AD).
Panam City at Sonargaon:
The Old Capitals of Bengal, Situated near the eastern peripheral land of Dhaka at about 27 km distance from Dhaka, the site represents the substantial remains of an early medieval bygone city called Sonargaon. It now accommodates a mosque called Gowaldi Masjid built in stone–bick masonry (1519 AD), a tomb built entirely of carved stone called Shrine of Sultan Giasuddin Azam Shah, and a bridge (17th century AD). The main attraction of the site is an early modern settlement called Panam City.
Varendra Research Museum:
Varendra Museum was the first museum to be established in erstwhile East Bengal in 1910. The museum started out as the collection of the Varendra Investigation Society and got its current name in 1919. Since its inception, this museum has actively searched & researched the history of the ancient Varendra Civilization. Excavation at Somapura Bihara was started by the society along with Calcutta University in 1923. In 1964, the museum became a part of Rajshahi University. The museum has a very rich collection of ancient stuff from different parts of Bangladesh.
The Best of Bangladesh Tour short itinerary;
Day 01: Arrive at Dhaka, receive at the Airport, and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Dhaka Sightseeing - Overnight Curse to Barishal.
Day 03: Barishal Backwater – Bagerhat – Khulna.
Day 04: Khulna- Mongla- Sundarban.
Day 05: Explore Sundarban.
Day 06: Sundarban – Mongla – Jessore.
Day 07: Jessore – Rajshahi.
Day 08: Rajshahi – Paharpur.
Day 09: Paharpur - Mohasthangorh – Tangail- Dhaka.
Day 10: Dhaka – Sreemangal.
Day 11: Sreemangal.
Day 12: Srimangal – Cumilla.
Day 13: Cumilla – Chattogram – Rangamati.
Day 14: Rangamati.
Day 15: Rangamati – Chattogram.
Day 16: Chattogram Sightseeing – Cox’s Bazar.
Day 17: Excursion to Saint Martin Coral Island.
Day 18: Cox’s Bazar – Fly Back to Dhaka.
Day 19: Departure Transfer.
