1. About Sylhet
Sylhet is a beautiful city in Bangladesh located on the bank of the River Surma in northeastern Bengal. It is the district-headquarters and the divisional headquarters of Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, and Sylhet District.
The postcard-perfect city has all the makings of an idyllic fairy tale world: a scenic harbor, sweeping views of the surrounding mountain group, and colorful rows of wooden houses. With its peaceful, tree-lined parks and cobblestone streets, it's not hard to see Sylhet as one of the most beautiful fairytale settings come to life.
Sylhet is home to some of the most iconic sites you should definitely include in your bucket list. You can visit Manipuri Rajbari, a significant piece of Sylhet's architecture, and take a tour of Hakaluki Haor, a marsh wetland ecosystem with a wide range of biodiversity. If you're looking for endless fun and excitement, you can visit Dreamland Park that offers some of the best rides.
Some of the best activities that you must try in Sylhet are enjoying a boat ride, shopping at the local stores, and sampling the lip-smacking cuisines. You can enjoy camping on the riverbank, explore Crusader Shah Syed Nasir Uddin's shrine, and take a trip to the Ratargul Swamp Forest.
The weather in Sylhet is generally temperate and warm, with a good amount of rainfall. The average annual temperature ranges around 23.6 °C, and annual rainfall is 198.7 inches.
Sylhet is home to some of the most iconic sites you should definitely include in your bucket list. You can visit Manipuri Rajbari, a significant piece of Sylhet's architecture, and take a tour of Hakaluki Haor, a marsh wetland ecosystem with a wide range of biodiversity. If you're looking for endless fun and excitement, you can visit Dreamland Park that offers some of the best rides.
Some of the best activities that you must try in Sylhet are enjoying a boat ride, shopping at the local stores, and sampling the lip-smacking cuisines. You can enjoy camping on the riverbank, explore Crusader Shah Syed Nasir Uddin's shrine, and take a trip to the Ratargul Swamp Forest.
The weather in Sylhet is generally temperate and warm, with a good amount of rainfall. The average annual temperature ranges around 23.6 °C, and annual rainfall is 198.7 inches.
2. About Dhaka
Dhaka is the largest city in South East Asia, situated on the northern side of the Buriganga River. It is situated in central Bangladesh on the lower reaches of the Delta Ganges. Dhaka is Bangladesh's megacity with swathes of green spaces, beautiful museums, and storied red-brick facades. Here, glossy high-rises are beautifully juxtaposed against thousands-year-old mosques, giving the city a charismatic appeal you won't find anywhere else.
There are many popular attractions in Dhaka that will leave you spoilt for choices during your tour. You can visit the Ahsan Manzil museum to have a glimpse of the Mughal lifestyle and head to Lalbagh Kella that is renowned for its architectural beauty. Dhakeshwari Mandir, The Khan Muhammad Mirza Mosque, and Baitul Mukarram are the most famous spiritual attractions of the city.
Some of the best things to do in Dhaka for an ultimate experience are enjoying a boat ride to Buriganga, strolling around Gulshan Lake Park, and enjoying fun rides at Nandan Park. You can also learn about the rich history and culture of Dhaka by visiting the Bangladesh National Museum.
Dhaka experiences a tropical wet, and humid climate with a distinct monsoonal season. The temperature mostly varies from 93°F to 57°F and is rarely above 98°F or below 52°F.
3. About Khulna
Khulna is the third-largest city in Bangladesh, located in the central part of the country. It lies on the bank of the Rupsha river and is served by Port of Mongla which is the second-largest seaport in the country.
Khulna remains a popular draw for the tourists due to its lush foliage, traditional shophouses, and best skylines. It is one of the most vibrant cities in Bangladesh that has glammed up with contemporary art galleries, religious centers, and boutiques. From fantastically craggy mountain ranges to beaches, you'll be greeted by spectacular vistas over here.
There are many impressive sites in Khulna that deserve the topmost spot in your itinerary. You can visit Shait Gumbad Mosque, Ron Jaipur Mosque, and Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali to satiate your spiritual soul. To learn about this city's rich history, you can take a tour of the Bagerhat Museum.
If you're looking for some of the best things to do in Khulna, you can admire the architectural beauty of the Nine-Domed Mosque and watch how the legal proceedings are carried out at High Court Building. You can also learn about the life of Rabindranath Tagore at Kuthibari.
Khulna experiences temperate and humid weather with a good amount of rainfall. June is the wettest month, with 368mm rainfall on average.
4. About Cox's Bazar
If you're looking for the most popular tourist places in Bangladesh, you should definitely visit Cox's Bazar, located alongside the Bay of Bengal beach. It has the world's largest unbroken sea beach that stretches more than one hundred and twenty kilometers.
You can also find here miles of golden sands, surfing waves, towering cliffs, rare conch shells, waterfalls, pagodas, and parks. Aggmeda Khyang, which is a huge Buddhist monastery, is the major attraction of Cox's Bazar, containing ancient manuscripts and large bronze Buddha pictures.
Location: Bay of Bengal, Cox's Bazar Bangladesh
Highlights: Restaurants, hotels, monasteries, waterfalls, pagodas.
5. About Rajshahi
Rajshahi is a vibrant city located on the Padma River's plains bounded on the north, west, and east by Paba Upazila. It is situated near the Bangladesh-India border and is surrounded by the towns of Kathakali and Nowhata.
Rajshahi captivates travelers through its world-class architecture, cultural institutions, and narrow cobblestone streets. It overflows with storybook charm due to its colorful buildings, lush green spaces, picturesque gardens, and turreted castles.
Rajshahi captivates travelers through its world-class architecture, cultural institutions, and narrow cobblestone streets. It overflows with storybook charm due to its colorful buildings, lush green spaces, picturesque gardens, and turreted castles.
If you're hunting for the best places to see in Rajshahi, you can visit the Varendra Research Museum, a storehouse of artifacts and architectural exhibits. You can also visit Hardinge Bridge constructed on the Padma river and take a fascinating tour of Paharpur Buddhist Bihar. If you're a spiritual enthusiast, you can also visit Puthia Temple Complex, which is a large Annik temple.
No trip is complete without trying out some of the best activities that guarantee unlimited thrill and excitement to the visitors. You can seek enlightenment at Choto Sona Mosque and peek into the city's rich history at Mahasthangarh Museum.
Rajshahi is the coldest region in Bangladesh, with an average high temperature of 30 degrees centigrade. The best time for traveling to this city is from October to March as the weather remains pleasant.
6. The Sundarbans Overview
The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest, spread between Bangladesh and India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a gateway to wildlife's unique genesis spread across 10,000 sq km. Hundreds of canals and creeks are spread across Sunderbans, where you can enjoy a morning boat ride.
It also has a beautiful beach where you can soak the sun and enjoy many water sports activities. You can spend the night on a houseboat that is parked on the rivers in different forest areas. It also has several wildlife sanctuaries where you can watch deers, monkeys, tigers, and other animals.
Location: Khulna, Khulna City 9100 Bangladesh
Highlights: Wildlife sanctuaries, Irrawaddy dolphins, Jamtola Beach, watchtower
7. Srimangal Overview
Srimangal is known to be Bangladesh's tea capital as it contributes to 3% of the total tea production in the entire world. It is one of the most beautiful place in Bangladesh, blessed with rolling hills carpeted with dense forest sanctuaries, tribal villages, and endless tea plantations.
It is a prime eco-tourism destination that boasts of untouched flora and fauna and the highest waterfalls. Cycling around in its beautiful tea estates or exploring the nearby villages and forests is considered to be an amazing experience in itself.
Location: Sylhet Division, North Eastern, Bangladesh
Highlights: Tea estates, tribal villages, hiking trails, forests
8. Sonargaon Overview
Sonargaon is the major inland port and commercial center of Bangladesh, where you can witness mind-blowing historical sites that tell the story of human history. The main attraction here is Panam Nagar, an abandoned merchant city consisting of fifty-two houses built on a single street.
You can also visit the Folk Arts and Crafts Museum, where the fabrics in Sonargaon have been displayed beautifully. If you're looking for eternal bliss, you can visit the fifteenth-century Goladi mosque that is the only structure from the medieval period remaining in this area.
Location: 29 km from Dhaka, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Highlights: Goaldi mosque, Folk Arts and Crafts Museum
Lalbagh Fort Overview
This is an incomplete seventeenth-century Mughal fort complex that is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Bangladesh. The fort stands before the Buriganga River, and a Mughal prince started its construction, but when he died, the construction was not completed by the next ruler because of a family tragedy.
Pari Bibi's tomb is the most impressive and has the best floral architectural works of the Lalbagh Fort. There are beautiful gardens and green fields inside the fort that are dotted with colorful flowers and green spaces.
Location: Lalbagh Rd, Dhaka City 1211 Bangladesh
Highlights: Pari Bibi's tomb, gardens, green fields, mosque
Private Tour: Full-Day Trekking Adventure Tour to Ham Ham Waterfall from Sylhet
Enjoy a day trekking in the Bangladeshi hills and jungle without the risk of getting lost, on this private guided tour to the Ham Ham Waterfalls. The beautiful falls were only discovered in 2010, so trekking here is still quite a wilderness experience. The trek is around four hours long, and some of the paths will be wet and muddy, so this is a trip best suited to active travelers.
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Ages 14-50
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Duration: 8h
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Start time: Check availability
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Mobile ticket
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Live guide: English
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Private Multi-Day Srimangal and Sylhet
Experience the enchanting beauty and cultural heritage of Sylhet, a mesmerizing destination nestled in the northeastern region of Bangladesh. Sylhet tour offers an extraordinary blend of breathtaking landscapes, serene tea gardens, spiritual landmarks, and warm hospitality, making it a captivating place to explore.
Delve into Sylhet's spiritual ambiance by visiting the revered shrines and mosques. The Shahjalal Mazar, the final resting place of the great Sufi saint Hazrat Shahjalal, is a significant pilgrimage site and a center of spiritual devotion. The Shahi Eidgah, a historic mosque built during the Mughal era, showcases remarkable architectural grandeur.
Whether you seek natural wonders, spiritual enlightenment, cultural exploration, or simply a tranquil getaway, Sylhet tour promises an unforgettable experience. Allow yourself to be captivated by the ethereal beauty of this enchanting region and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
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Ages 3-70
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Duration: 4 days
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Start time: Check availability
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Mobile ticket
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Live guide: English
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Written guide: English
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