Must visit places in Bangladesh authentic experience in 12 days

Must visit places in Bangladesh for 12 days tour with our professional local tour guide. Experienced tour operator will handle whole tour in Bangladesh. Here is a ready tour plan below but you can customize according to your requirement.

Itinerary of must visit places in Bangladesh – 12 days for best experience like a local

• Highlights in the Tour: All historical sightseeings in old Dhaka, Panam city – an ancient capital city of Bengal, local market, the largest mangrove forest of the world – Sundarban, sixty domed mosque – UNESCO declared world heritage site, Archaeological sites, Buddhist stupa, tribal community, blue water river in Sylhet and tea capital of Bangladesh.
• Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights Tour.
• Destination: Dhaka – Bagerhat – Khulna – Sundarban – Khulna – Rajshahi – Bogura – Dhaka – Srimangal – Sylhet – Dhaka.
• Start & ends: Dhaka.
• Time to travel: Whole year (Only Sundarban, canal cruise every month & 3 days tour from October to March).
• Best time: Winter – November to February.
• Transports: Reserved AC Car, air, launch, rickshaw and boat.
• Hotel: Check in at 1 PM, Check out 12 PM.

1st Day : Your Arrival – Old Dhaka visit (Must visit places of Bangladesh)

• We will receive you from airport and transfer to hotel for check in. After refreshment, we will start to visit mentioned places below.
• Kawran Bazar is the biggest wholesale market to sell vegetable etc. which was established in 18th century after Marwari Trader – Kawran Sing. Active till 9 AM.
• National Parliament is one of the best architectural buildings in the world which is a government legislative building for administration. It was designed by American architect – Louis Khan. The construction was started in 1961.
• Curzon hall is the British era building designed with the blend of Mughal and British built in 1904 by viceroy of British – India. It is now university of Dhaka. You can walk around.
• Dhakeshawary temple is a national Hindu temple built in 11th century.
• Laal Bagh Fort is an incomplete fort of Mughal period. There was tunnel used by the governor of Mughal province.
• Star mosque is with star sign on the wall of the mosque which was built in 17th century under Mughal rule.
• Armenian Church was a church of Armenian in 1781. It was one of the biggest churches in Dhaka.
• Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) is a palace of nawab adorned by the British. The building is one of the best monuments.
• Shakari Bazar is an oldest Hindu colonial market used by Hindu Merchants. It is the most crowdy place while walking.
• Sadarghat boat terminal is for river transports where people cross the river by paddle boat and take journey by ship to their destinations. Crowd but a good place to experience. You can travel by paddle boat too to reach Shipyard.
• Overnight at hotel in Dhaka.

2nd Day : Dhaka – Bagerhat – Mongla / Khulna

• After breakfast, we will continue driving to Mongla / Khulna (220 kilometer, 4 hours journey). On the way you will visit Sixty dome mosque built in 14th century which is UNESCO declared heritage site and the biggest mosque in Bangladesh. Next driving to the hotel.
• Overnight at hotel in Mongla / Khulna.

3rd, 4th, 5th Day : Khulna – Sundarban Visit – Khulna

• This morning, we get on the ship (group tour). The ship journeys towards Sundarban which takes about 1 hour to see the vast natural forest. In the afternoon, we will use paddle boat to cruise through the canal. We can also walk on wooden over bridge in the forest for 1 hour. The boat anchor at midnight. Overnight at cabin in the boat.
• Next day morning, we will start walking in the forest and the beach early in the morning to look for tigers. We may walk up to 7/8 hours or less according to your choice. While visiting you must see tigers’ foot print, spotted deer, monkeys, crocodiles, dolphin, wild boars and birds. Overnight at cabin in the boat.
• We can visit Katka, Kochikali and Jamtola sea beach. Hiron point and Dublar chor (island) visit subject to timing and permission of forest. In the afternoon, we will journey to Mongla / Khulna for overnight stay. It is for 1 hour journey.

About boat: The boat is called here ''ship / launch''. It carries minimum 20 passengers and accommodates them in cabin with attached wash room. There is no AC. But there is fan and very cold weather in November to February. All passengers sleep in the private cabin. There is one dinning place. Food is hygiene and bottled water.      

6th Day : Khulna – Rajshahi

• As the destination Rajshahi is about 255 kilometers far from Khulna which takes 7 hours by train or car.
• Depending on transport we use, we will reach in Rajshahi city in the afternoon. As there is short time, you will visit Puthia temple complex and landlord house. In Puthia complex, you will see many temples built in 18th century. Terracotta designed on walls fascinating history will amaze you. Then we will drive to check in hotel.
• Overnight at hotel in Rajshahi.

7th Day : Rajshahi – Bogura

• After breakfast, we will drive from Rajshahi to Bogura. The distance is about 115 kilometers which takes 3 hours drive. Reaching there, we visit Mahasthangarh. We know Mahasthangarh is one of the earliest urban archaeological site (world heritage sites) in Bangladesh. Generally this Mahasthan village of Bogra District holds the remains of ancient city. Previously it was called Pundranagara or Paundravardhanapura in the territory of Pundra vardhana. But, the limestone slab having six lines in Brahman’s script that was discovered in 3rd century.
• The equipped area was in use to 18th century. Afterward, we will head to explore a large number of monuments, mounds and water reservoirs. Indeed, authority has excavated Govinda Bhita Hindu Temple, Gokul Medh – Behula Lakshindar Basor Ghor, Vasu Bihar in last few decades. Alongside, a small site museum near the northeast corner of the fort is there. Overnight at hotel in Bogra.

8th Day : Bogura – Dhaka

• Taking breakfast, we will check out to travel to ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur. Once the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur village was the biggest Buddhist monastery in the south of the Himalayas which was built in 781 and 821 AD. It is also one of two World Heritage historic sites in Bangladesh accordingly the declaration of UNESCO. Generally, the Somapura Mahavihara as the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur was known and renowned intellectual center till its demise in 12th Century. So, the monastery is unique.

• Previously, cultures as previous as Java (Indonesia) influenced its design. Of the great monasteries of the Pala Empire Somapura Mahavihara was the largest one. Architecturally it is unusual and it resembles Buddhist temples in Java, Burma and Cambodia rather than those typically found in the Indian Sub-Continent. Its structure has a cross shaped floor plan.

• Also, archaeological excavation keeps evidence of some kind of central temple or super structure in the center of the main courtyard of the complex. Above all, the main purpose of this building is unresolved. This was as some kind of Stupa or Buddhist relic shrine. Visiting Paharpur Museum, in the afternoon we will start driving to Dhaka at 190 kilometers which takes 4 hours journey.
• Check in hotel for overnight stay in Dhaka.

9th Day : Dhaka – Srimangal

• This morning, our journey starts to Srimngal. (200 kilometers, 5 hours journey). After breakfast, we will check out and continue to visit the ancient capital city of Bengal. The drive is about 1 hour outside the city.
• Panam city is an abandoned city which was established in 18th century where you can walk on the road to watch the oldest buildings of 11th – 12th century stood by the road side. This city is also known as ghost city because of abandoned houses for years. The buildings belong to archaeological department of Bangladesh.
• We will move to Sardar Bari – landlord house to visit inside and outside. This building of 19th century looks newer for renovation. You can be amazed seeing the inner and outer design. Continue to the Sonargaon Folk Art Museum to watch the materials used by landlords, emperors, and kings.
• Goaldi Mosque is a Mughal period mosque which was built in 15th century. It is about to break down. It is not in use. You can walk around to see the remained terracotta design. We will continue driving to Srimangal. On the way, you can see rice field, rice processing and brick factory. Reaching in Srimangal, check in hotel for refreshment. Then you will move to visit Monipuri tribal community to see their handloom work. Monipuri is famous for their culture and handicrafts. Taste famous seven layer tea. (if you wish).
• Overnight at hotel in Srimangal.

10th Day : Sreemangal Visit – Sylhet

• It is better to start early morning (6 am), we will start visiting tropical rain forest – Lawachara. Lawachara forest is the best for nature lover and bio diversity. Besides a Khasia tribal village is in the forest. You can see their lifestyle. Visit vegetable market and fish market in town if you want. There are seven layers in one glass which has seven different taste.
• Then you can visit Indian tribal community that works specifically for tea gardens.
• Journey to Sylhet directly which takes about 2 hours in 90 kilometers. There are options by car or train. Please tell your option to use.
• Overnight at hotel in Sylhet.

11th Day : Sylhet Visit – Dhaka

• In the morning, you will visit lalakhal blue water river by boat for about 2 hours. (if time permits, you can visit Jaflong). Then transfer to airport for domestic flight. Check in hotel in Dhaka for overnight stay.

12th Day : Dhaka –Departure

• Today is a free day. We will drop off you at airport. Trip ends.

Price Per Person in USD

Persons	Each Price
2	2100

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Note of must visit places of Bangladesh:

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