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# Travel Bangladesh

> **দায়বর্জন-বিবৃতি**: এই লেখাটির কোন তালিকাই সম্পূর্ণ নই, আপনার যদি কোন পরামর্শ থেকে থাকে তাহলে r/bangladesh এ পোস্ট করুন। 
> **Disclaimer**: None of these lists are exhaustive, if you have suggestions, please post on r/bangladesh

## Introduction

Bangladesh is an amazing country to travel to because like all other parts of the world, it has its own uniquely beautiful nature and human cultures. For example, you have Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, and then you can also chill in the longest beach in the world in Cox's bazar. Thirsty for some hilly and wild exploration? Just take a bus to Bandarban and trek deep into the forest!

## Best places to visit in Bangladesh

There are obviously thousands of tourist destinations all across Banglaesh. In fact, barely any one local citizen has travelled all of Bangladesh and seen its gems. But, we can obviously curate a list for you:

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### Dhaka city

This bustling and lively city is at the heart of the country, and has some of the best hotels, restaurants and services to offer. Apart from that, 
- you can experience some of the busiest streets and markets in the world
- walk through old Dhaka streets and checkout buildings that are hundreds of years old
- eat some of the tastiest street food in different parts of the city

Some popular tourist destinations:

#### Old Dhaka

This is the oldest part of Dhaka that has been the heart of the city for the past 300+ years. Here, you will be able to see the oldest building in Dhaka and discover how life thrives even within congestion and population density. The following destinations are close to each other and you can definitely fit these within the same itinerary.

**Sights to see**

- **Ahsan monzil (Pink Palace)**: Historical castle from Mughal era, has a museaum full of old artifacts. Entry fee for foreigners is about 500 BDT (~7 USD). [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/RiEy5fGrdu2aGr5D6)

- **Buriganga river & the river port (sadar ghat)**: Experience the bustling economy of old Dhaka near this main river port and watch the inter district ships ("launch") on the river. You can also get a half hour boat ride on the river for about 2-3 USD, but keep in mind that the river is very polluted. [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/xdR5yPsedBfBeM5u7)

- **Lalbag Red fort**: This is a walled city built with redish stone, and contains beautiful domed buildings from the Mughal era, along with grassy fields all around them. Entry fee for foreigners is about 500 BDT (~7 USD). [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/gQXnAPgUTbRHY4kY9)

- Other historic buildings that you can visit on the same route: Armenian church, star mosque (tara moshjid), choto + boro katra. 

**Places to eat**

- **Hajir biriyani**: for tasty biriyani (rice and meat), about 300 BDT (3-4 USD) per plate. [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/2dsuXGhQYuZKdPBV7)

- **Kolkata kacchi**: for tasty biriyani (rice and meat), about 300 BDT (3-4 USD) per plate. [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/Nqu37QKjCaq4er9v9)

- **Beauty lacchi**: for a sweet lemonade, lacchi (yogurt drink) and faluda (fruits + ice cream). Each item is under 2 USD. [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/yWEKuB8XbMbfeZAD7)



#### New Dhaka

**Sights to see**

- **National museum**: A good place to see many different cultural presentations of Bangladeshi people, with both ancient objects and historical specimens. [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/h6pT8A6KfMWGXJs68)

- **Curzon Hall**: This is a historic building built over 150 years ago during the British period, and the building is named after Lord Curzon. The building is now part of Dhaka University and is still used and maintained to this day.[[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/vFiqePmvzLRofr887)

- **Dhaka University + TSC**: Dhaka University is the most prestigious university in Bangladesh and the Teacher Student Center (TSC) is one of the best places to chill, get street food and meet amicable students.  If you are lucky, there will be a festival going on, like a Bangla book fair in February, or a 'pitha' fair ('pitha' is a bengali family of sweets) during winter. [[Map]](https://goo.gl/maps/5pt5JqwfGPTGcA5g8)

- Witness the chaos: Shahbag flower wholesale market, Gulistan street market, New market + Nilkhet book market, Kawron bazar wholesale market
- Parliment building

**Places to eat**

- Takeout: For good burgers.
- Star kebab: for good kebab.
- Gloria jeans / northend: for coffee.
- Olea For for Middle Eastern food.

**Places to shop**

- New Market
- Bashundhara city
- Jamuna future park
- Gulshan market
- Aarong
- Jatra

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### Chittagong

The Chittagong division is hell of a place to visit. This region has some untouched forests and hill tracks which are absolutely perfect for adventurous treking. But you also have the a really beautiful coastline. Also, did I mention that Chittagong is a economic hub for Bangladesh?

**Sights to see**

- Cox's Bazar: longest beach in the world
- Saint Martin's Island: coral reefs and blue water
- Foy's Lake
- সীতাকুণ্ড / Shitakundo: hills and beaches
- পতেঙ্গা / Potenga sea beach
- ভাটিয়ারী / Bhatiari
- Kaptai Lake
- রাঙ্গামাটি / Rangamati
- বান্দরবান / Bandarban
- সাজেক উপত্যকা / Sajek Valley

**Foods to try**

- মেজবানি মাংস / Mejbani beef
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### Sylhet

Sylhet is a land of hills, tea gardens and lakes. You can experience some Himalayan crystal clear water flowing near Jaflong, but also take a boat through the narrow paths of the Ratargul swamp forest.

**Sights to see**

- শ্রীমঙ্গল / Sreemangal: Tea gardens on hills
- রাতারগুল জলাবন / Ratargul Swamp Forest
- জাফলং / Jaflong: Hilly border with India and Dawki river
- টাঙ্গুয়ার হাওর / Tanguar Haor: a large lake with some hills near the Indian border

**Foods to try**

- সাতকরার গরুর মাংস / Shatkora beef

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### Rajshahi

Rajshahi is a land full of ancient wonders and juicy mangos

**Sights to see**

- পুথিয়া রাজবাড়ী / Puthia temple complex
- পাহাড়পুর বৌদ্ধ বিহার / Paharpur Buddhist temple
- মহাস্থানগড় / Mohastangarh
- কান্তজীর মন্দির / Kantaju temple
- ছোট সোনা মসজিদ / Choto Shona Mosque

**Foods to try**

- বগুড়ার দই / Bogura Doi / Yogurt
- কালা ভুনা / Kala bhuna
- আম / Mango
- কাঁচাগোল্লা / Kacha golla

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### Khulna

**Sights to see**

- সুন্দরবন / Sundarban: World's largest Mangrove forest, good for 2-3 day tours on a ship.
- ষাট গম্বুজ মসজিদ / 60 domed mosque
- লালন শাহ মাজার / Lalon Shah Center
- ১১ শিব মন্দির / 11 Shiv Temple

**Foods to try**

- চুই ঝাল মাংস / Chui Jhal Beef
- কুষ্টিয়ার কুলফি / Kushtia kulfi
- সাতক্ষীরার দই / Satkhira yogurt
- যশোরের জামতলার মিষ্টি / Jessore jamtola sweets

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### Barisal

**Sights to see**

- ঝালকাঠি ভাসমান বাজার / Jhalokathi floating market
- কুয়াকাটা / Kuakata sea beach
- নিঝুম দ্বীপ / Nijhum island

**Foods to try**

- রসগোল্লা / Roshogolla

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### Rangpur

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### Mymensingh

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