Bangladesh is a beautiful country in South Asia bordering with India and Myanmar. Tourism is yet to develop on this country. For that reason, there is no tourism related scam here, and people are generally surprised to see tourists, specially in the rural areas outside Dhaka. People welcome foreigners everywhere and try to help them in any way possible. Tourist sites are not overcrowded here yet. In fact you’ll find very few tourists here during your visit. That is why it is the best time to travel Bangladesh. Here you will find a list of 13 best places to visit in Bangladesh which you should not miss.
Creating a list of the best places of a country is always bound to raise some debate when you are making the list in a specific order. Being in the tourism industry for several years and visiting every corner of the country many times, this is what I think is the best places to visit in Bangladesh. Let me know in the comments if you agree or disagree with me, and have any suggestion for improvement of the list.
01. Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
Sundarbans in the largest mangrove forest on earth and a UNESCO world heritage site. Sundarbans is located in between two neighboring countries – Bangladesh and India. Majority of the forest is located in Bangladesh. It is home of the last remaining Bengal tigers in the world and many other wildlife. Environment of Sundarbans is tranquilizing and visiting this forest could be an once in a lifetime experience. That is why Sundarbans comes as number one on our list of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.
Check out our Sundarbans Tour in Small Group for a memorable three days tour in Sundarbans with a small group of maximum 06 person to have the best experience of the forest. You might also be interested in reading: Top 08 things to do in Sundarbans for the best experience.
02. Chittagong Hill-Tracts
Chittagong Hill-Tracts area is a naturally beautiful place full of beautiful hills. It is home of many tribal group of Bangladesh. This is the best place in Bangladesh for adventure travel. You can trek deep inside the hills for many days here if you can manage permission from the local authority. Also you can meet different tribal groups in this region and see their lifestyle. The most beautiful river in Bangladesh called Sangu river is located in this area. A boat ride in Sangu during monsoon could be a great experience. Chittagong hill-tracts comes as number two on our list of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.
Check out our Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar tour packages to visit Chittagong Hill-Tracts area.
03. Srimangal
Srimangal is the tea capital of Bangladesh, located in the north-eastern part of the country. You’ll find lush green tea gardens anywhere you go here. This is one of the few places in the country where if you look around, you may not find any other people anywhere except you. A really nice and calm place. Cycling through the trails inside the tea plantations here could be one of the best thing you can do in Bangladesh. Also worth visiting is the Lawachhara National Park, and trek to Hamham waterfalls. You can easily spend few days here with the nature. Srimangal comes as number three on our list of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.
Check out our Sylhet and Srimangal tour packages to have the best experience of Srimangal.
04. Rangamati
Rangamti is a district of Chittagong Hill-Tracts area. Main reason to visit this place is the Kaptai Lake. It is a naturally beautiful man made lake surrounded by beautiful hills. Best thing to do at Rangamati is enjoying boat ride on the Kaptai Lake for the whole day. Rangamati is also home of many tribal groups. You can visit their handicraft market here to buy some fine quality handmade fabrics. There is a Buddhist monastery called Rajban Bihara which is also worth visiting. Rangamati comes as number four on our list of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.
Check out our Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar tour packages to visit Rangamati and enjoying a full day boat ride in Kaptai Lake.
05. St. Martin’s Island
St. Martin’s Island is a beautiful coral island of Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh. For the beach lovers, this is the best place to visit in Bangladesh. Local tourists go to visit this island mostly on a day trip. After they leave in the afternoon, it becomes really quiet. You can stay in any resort with a private beach, and relax in the island for couple of days when become tired of traveling for several weeks in the whole country. St. Martin’s Island comes as number six on our list of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.
Check out our Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar tour packages to visit this beautiful coral island.
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