Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dhaka
You'll arrive in Dhaka and connect with your guide at the airport. After checking in at your hotel, there's time to rest and settle in. If you're feeling up for it and your arrival time allows, an optional city tour of the capital can be arranged to get oriented with Dhaka.
- Start point
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC))
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Studio23 Hotel, Dhaka)
Optional Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Dhaka (subject to arrival time and feasibility)
- Day 2
Old Dhaka Exploration
This day focuses on old Dhaka's character and heritage sites. You'll visit Sadarghat, the Armenian Church, Star Mosque, Ahsan Manzil, Dhakeshwari Temple, Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka University, and New Market throughout the day. There are plenty of photo spots at each location. By evening you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Studio23 Hotel, Dhaka)
Included Activities
- Visit Sadarghat
- Visit Armenian Church
- Visit Star Mosque
- Visit Ahsan Manzil
- Visit Dhakeshwari Temple
- Visit Lalbagh Fort
- Visit Dhaka University
- Visit New Market
Landmarks Sadarghat Armenian Church Star Mosque Ahsan Manzil Dhakeshwari Temple Lalbagh Fort Dhaka University New Market - Day 3
Sonargaon Day Trip
You're heading out on a day trip to Sonargaon, Bangladesh's former capital. There you'll walk through the Panam City ruins, check out the Folk Art and Crafts Museum, and see the Goaldi Mosque. Along the way you'll learn about the area's history as a trading hub and its cultural importance. You'll return to Dhaka by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Studio23 Hotel, Dhaka)
Included Activities
- Visit Panam City ruins
- Visit Folk Art and Crafts Museum
- Visit Goaldi Mosque
Landmarks Panam City Folk Art and Crafts Museum Goaldi Mosque - Day 4
Dhaka to Barishal
Early in the day you'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Dhaka to Barishal, which takes several hours. After checking in at your hotel, you'll have time to rest and adjust. If energy permits, an optional tour of the city is available to see how locals live and get a feel for Barishal's pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- City tour of Barishal (subject to time and energy)
- Day 5
Barishal Floating Markets and Boat Tour to Mongla
Starting early, you'll take boats to explore Barishal's waterways and floating communities. You'll visit areas like Pirojpur, Jhalokathi, and Banaripara by water, seeing local markets and how river life operates here. In the afternoon, you'll travel on to Mongla and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat tour to floating markets in Barishal
- Visit Pirojpur
- Visit Jhalokathi
- Visit Banaripara
Landmarks Boithakata Floating Market Vimruli Floating Guava Market - Day 6
Sundarbans and Bagerhat
You'll spend time exploring the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world and a UNESCO site famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers. A canal boat trip through the Karamjal tourist zone lets you see the landscape up close. Later you'll head to Bagerhat to see Islamic architecture including the Bagerhat Museum, Nine Dome Mosque, Khan Jahan's Tomb, and Sixty Dome Mosque. By evening you'll arrive in Khulna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal boat trip in Karamjal tourist zone, Sundarbans
- Visit Bagerhat Museum
- Visit Nine Dome Mosque
- Visit Tomb of Khan Jahan
- Visit Sixty Dome Mosque
Landmarks Sundarbans Karamjal Tourist Zone Bagerhat Museum Nine Dome Mosque Tomb of Khan Jahan Sixty Dome Mosque - Day 7
Khulna to Kushtia
You'll travel from Khulna to Kushtia in the morning. After checking into your hotel, you'll visit the Mausoleum of Lalon Shah, the spiritual saint known for Baul folk songs, his philosophical teachings, and studies of the human body.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Lalon Shah
Landmarks Mausoleum of Lalon Shah - Day 8
Kushtia to Rajshahi
Setting out from Kushtia in an air-conditioned vehicle, you're heading to Rajshahi. On the way there's a stop at the Mausoleum of Lalon Shah to learn more about this spiritual figure and his Baul folk traditions. Once you reach Rajshahi, you'll check into your hotel and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Lalon Shah (Lalon Akhra)
Landmarks Mausoleum of Lalon Shah - Day 9
Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi Exploration
You'll take a full day trip from Rajshahi to Chapainawabganj and the surrounding region. During this excursion you'll see the Choto Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Tahkhana Complex, and the Sonamasjid land port, plus a local mango orchard to understand the area's agriculture. Back in Rajshahi, you'll visit the Barendra Museum, Puthia Palace, and several old Hindu temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Choto Sona Mosque
- Visit Darasbari Mosque
- Visit Tahkhana Complex
- Visit Sonamasjid land port
- Visit local mango orchard
- Visit Barendra Museum
- Visit Puthia Palace
- Visit ancient and medieval Hindu temples in Rajshahi
Landmarks Choto Sona Mosque Darasbari Mosque Tahkhana Complex Sonamasjid Barendra Museum Puthia Palace - Day 10
Naogaon and Bogura
You'll travel from Rajshahi to Naogaon to see Sompura Buddhist Mahavihara, a UNESCO site that was one of five ancient universities in the Indian subcontinent. Later you'll head to Bogura, which serves as a gateway to North Bengal. There you'll explore Mahasthangarh Fort City, Gokul Medh, Parshuram's Palace, Govinda Vita, and Vashu Vihara before checking into your Bogura hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sompura Buddhist Mahavihara
- Visit Mahasthangarh Fort City
- Visit Gokul Medh
- Visit Parshuram's Palace
- Visit Govinda Vita
- Visit Vashu Vihara
Landmarks Sompura Buddhist Mahavihara Mahasthangarh Fort Gokul Medh Parshuram's Palace Govinda Vita Vashu Vihara - Day 11
Bogura to Tangail
After breakfast you'll travel to Tangail and check into your accommodation for a rest. In the afternoon you'll explore Tangail's well-known weaving industry. You'll visit weaving villages like Tantpalli where you can watch master weavers working at their looms, and you'll have the chance to buy authentic Tangail sarees directly from local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore traditional weaving industry and villages
- Watch master weavers at work
- Visit local weaving markets
Landmarks Tantpalli Weaving Village - Day 12
Tangail to Srimangal
You're departing Tangail in the morning by air-conditioned vehicle, heading to Srimangal. After checking in at your hotel and taking a short break, you'll spend the afternoon checking out the various attractions Srimangal has around it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit tourist attractions in Srimangal
- Day 13
Srimangal and Surrounding Areas
You'll spend a full day in and around Srimangal. Lawachara National Park is on the itinerary, and you'll visit villages where Khasia and Manipuri ethnic minorities live. There's a brief look at a tea garden operation, and you can try the famous 7-layer tea at Neelkanta Tea Cabin. You'll return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lawachara National Park
- Visit Khasia and Manipuri villages
- Tea garden sightseeing tour
- 7-layer tea experience at Neelkanta Tea Cabin
Landmarks Lawachara National Park Neelkanta Tea Cabin - Day 14
Srimangal to Chittagong
After breakfast you'll check out and begin the long drive to Chittagong. You'll pass through scenic landscapes as you travel. Arriving in the afternoon, you'll check into your hotel, rest, and have dinner. There aren't other activities scheduled for this day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 15
Chittagong to Cox's Bazar
Early in the morning you'll head to Chittagong Fishery Ghat to watch fishermen land their fresh catch from the Bay of Bengal. After this tour, you'll grab breakfast. Later you'll choose between visiting the Ethnological Museum or going to Patenga Sea Beach. Lunch will be traditional Mejban food. Then you'll travel to Cox's Bazar, check in at your hotel, and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Mejban), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chittagong Fishery Ghat
- Visit Ethnological Museum or Patenga Sea Beach
- Traditional Mejban lunch
Landmarks Chittagong Fishery Ghat Ethnological Museum Patenga Sea Beach - Day 16
Cox's Bazar
After breakfast you'll head to Nazirartek village to see the dry fish processing zone and experience the local atmosphere there. In the afternoon you'll go to the beach to take in Cox's Bazar's scenery and walk along the world's longest unbroken natural sandy beach. You'll get a sense of how the local fishing port community operates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nazirartek village dry fish processing zone
- Beach time at Cox's Bazar
Landmarks Nazirartek Cox's Bazar Beach - Day 17
Ramu and Return to Dhaka
In the morning you'll explore various tourist spots around Ramu. There's a scenic 50-kilometer drive from Ramu 100-foot Buddha Temple to Ramu Central Temple, circling Ramu Cantonment with views of hills and the city. In the afternoon you'll fly from Cox's Bazar back to Dhaka. You'll check into your hotel there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ramu 100-foot Buddha Temple
- Visit Ramu Central Temple
- Scenic drive around Ramu Cantonment
Landmarks Ramu 100-foot Buddha Temple Ramu Central Temple - Day 18
Departure from Dhaka
You'll check out of your hotel at the scheduled time. Your guide will pick you up and take you to Dhaka airport for your departure, ending your Bangladesh tour with memories from the past week and a half.
- End point
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC))
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
