Top 12 Tourist Destinations in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a beautiful country with exotic beaches, hills, forests and other natural areas, coupled with modern facilities. Take a trip in this wonderful country with top 12 famous destinations.

1. Dhaka: Largest and the most powerful city in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh’s capital city is an important tourist spot for everyone visiting this country, mainly for the historic significance of the places in and around this city.

The most important attractions of Dhaka are the Mughal fort complex “Lalbagh”, palace of Dhaka Nawab families “Ahsan Manzil”, monument remembering the brave warriors fighting and giving their lives for the Bengali language “Shaheed Minar”, and the national assembly of Bangladesh “Jatiya Sangshad”.

2. Chittagong: Beautiful landscape with kind people

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This area is very popular, mainly because of the big number of ethnic groups who are living here together. Tourists from all over the globe travel not just to enjoy the natural beauty of this place, but they also enjoy the unique experience like, dress, food, language and many other aspects of people in Chittagong.

The beaches and lakes in Chittagong are frequently visited by western tourists as they provide a relaxing luxury at an affordable price.

3. Sylhet: The city of Hazrat Shah Jalal

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A beautiful and modern city, set in the banks of river Surma, Sylhet attracts tourists as it is one of the richest places in Bangladesh. It is easily accessible from anywhere in the globe by road or air.

Sylhet’s important tourist destinations are Kean Bridge, Tamabil Jaflong, Sri Mahalakshmi temple in Joinpur, Sree Mangal, Lawacherra Rain Forest, Madhabkunda, Nazimgargh Resorts, Tilagor, etc.

4. Khulna: The city of Royal Bengal Tiger

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Next to Dhaka and Chittagong, this city is the mot favorite to both people looking for jobs and those who are visiting this country as tourists. It has one of the oldest river ports of Bangladesh.

Khulna also provides access to the famous Sundarbans which are world’s largest mangrove forests. This forest is well known for having the Royal Bengal Tigers. In addition to Sundarbans, people also visit Rabindra Complex which is connected to the world famous poet Rabindranath Tagore.

5. Rangpur: Trade, Business and Tourism hub

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This city has one of the most famous museums in Bangladesh called “Tajhan Rajbari Museum”. It is also simply known as “Rangpur Museum” and provides access to a wide range of things that are related to the history of Bangladesh.

In addition, the city also has number of art objects which are unique. Another museum by name “Begum Rokeya Museum” is also a tourist attraction. Paharpur Buddhist Monastery and Kantanagar temple are also frequently toured by many tourists.

6. Rajshahi: The city of silk

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Rajshahi, a city which once produced silk that was sold all over the globe, is now an education hub and tourism center. Even today, tourists are mostly visiting the state bazaars (malls) where specialized silk fabrics are sold. In addition, it also has a large zoo which is very favorite among children.

Barendra Museum is an important tourist destination which has many world famous collections. As this place is suited for growing different kinds of fruits, it has many mango related businesses, which is a remarkable and unique thing about Rajshahi. Another famous fruit to tourists is lichee of Rajshahi.

7. Mymensingh: The region of Nakshikantha and Moimonsingho Geetika

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Nakshikantha is the name of a duvet handcrafted by people of Mymensingh, which is very favorite of tourists. In addition, it also has the famous Moimonsingho Geetika, an ancient rural ballad.

The Alexandar Castle in Mymensingh is visited by many tourists, as it has connection with world leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and many others.

Mymensingh is situated in the banks of the great river of Brahmaputra and tourists can enjoy a scenic boat ride on this which is a unique experience.

8. Bandarban: The dam of monkeys

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This is one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh, accessible from all major cities. It has a calm lake and Shoilo Propat, a water fall, which are famous destinations of tourists.

There are many Buddhist temples in Bandarban, but Buddha Dhatu Jadi is the most important among them as the second largest statue of Buddha in Bangladesh is here.

9. Cox’s Bazar: The fishing town with the longest beach

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If you love beaches, Cox’s Bazar is the place to be in Bangladesh. With wonderful, sandy beaches and a fish port, it has a cheering crowd in all seasons. It has the famous Buddhist monastery “Aggmeda Khyang”.

Cox’s Bazar also provides easy access to Chittagong hill tracts and many people interested in adventure tourism visit this place. Tourists should make sure to buy famous handicrafts from a small village called Ramu.

10. St. Martin’s Island: The coconut Island

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Saint Martin’s Island is the only coral island in Bangladesh. As a result, many tourists, who want to enjoy staying in a scenic coral island, come this place. This place has very few inhabitants where tourists are the main population.

There are many shipping companies which run daily trips to this island from neighboring cities. Similarly, establishments are available within this small island to make sure tourists have a comfortable stay.

11. Durgasagar: A different tourist destination

You might have seen many places in Bangladesh, but nothing will give the most wonderful experience like, Durgasagar gives. This place is also known as Madhabpasha Dighi which is located near the port of Barisal.

This is actually a large pond, with coconut trees around. It has an island in the center, which is the favorite spot of birds. Around the Dighi, tourists come and spend time picnicking and enjoying this unique site.

12. Somapura Mahavihara: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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This is a beautiful site which is a must to visit, if you like places of archeological importance. It is believed to be built in the 4th century and currently it is located in the Paharpur area of Bangladesh. It is a quadrangular structure with 177 cells with a Buddhist stupa in the middle. These rooms were actually used by monks to stay and meditate.

Archeologists have discovered many statues and interesting things used by these ancient monks, providing a glimpse of history of this area.By Alamin Mia

Nilgiri Resort Bandarban of Bangladesh

Nil Giri is the highest hill resort of Bangladesh with amazing natural beauty. This Resort is located 47 km South-East of Bandarban town on Chimbuk Range at a height of 2400 feet from sea level. It has a high class residential accommodation that makes a difference.  This beautiful resort in the top of the mountain maintain by the Bangladesh Army.

You will be amazed when you see that the cloudy sky often kisses the peak of the hill. Gentle breeze was blowing down the hill side and thin clouds were hanging around on their way to casual fly. Dimmed through the clouds, silver moon light was rolling down the folds and slopes.  It is Imagine the scene! Clouds are playing with you and you can touch them! This is the most attractive place of Bangladesh for those who love hills and clouds.

How to go:
It is 47 KM away from Bandarban. If you get on a Bus from Dhaka at around 10 o’clock you will reach Bandarban at dawn. For better freedom one can rent a microbus or car from Dhaka. To save time you can reach Cox’s Bazaar by air for onwards move to Nilgiri by bus or rent a car. You have to stay at Bandarban hotel and next day you can move to Nilgiri.

Accommodation:
The accommodation in Nilgiri, in fact, makes its difference. Good hotels are there at Bandarban city too. Accommodation and food for 3 days will cost near tk 10000. Conveyance will depend on means you choose from tk 7000 minimum to maximum tk 11000 if you go by plane to Chittagong. Army man can get special priority for the lodge and cottages. But if it is not booked by any army and the lodge may vacant any day, you can reserve it. But it is so scarce happening. Most of the time Nilgiri remains booked. So try to contact the authority before three month to stay here. The tent is ready for you for short notice but you know it is a busy tourist’s spot. So book this before you get there.

Food Stuff:
Nilgiri is mainly a rest house. It has a clean and healthy restaurant. So don’t worry about stomach! Rice, beef, mutton are prepared in bamboo without water is really mouth-watering. Every meal cost is about 200-500 BDT. They can provide various types of taste food.

Cox’s bazar

Cox’s bazar is noted for 1 of the world’s longest and minimum packed

Shorelines. It is an unbroken 125 km sandy ocean shoreline with a incline. It is a decent

Place for ocean washing. It is found 150 km south of Chittagong.

Cox’s bazar is rapidly turning into a decently gone by visitor spot for Bangladesh and amid the months of September and October the shoreline can get extremely gathered. Normally lodging walk-ins are pretty much elusive, particularly the ones which are closest to the shoreline.

More remote down south from the town are different parts of the shorelines which are not extraordinary to voyagers. Here you can go at a young hour in the morning and see the anglers returning with a morning catch as the sun climbs by the skyline.

Notwithstanding its expanding corporate greed, cox’s bazar is an awesome spot to visit. On the off chance that you are a nonnative, everybody will need to converse with you and have their portrait

Brought with you, which may be a bit irritating , yet at any rate it is an approach to converse with and meet nearby individuals.

A most loved action in cox’s bazar is viewing the sun situated. You will see numerous people viewing on the grounds that it is perfect and a decent time for photographs.

 Spots of enthusiasm along the shoreline

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Cox's Bazar