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What to See in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bangladesh has 3 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Bagerhat (1985)
This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its many mosques and other Islamic monuments.
This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its many mosques and other Islamic monuments.
Paharpur Monastery (1985)
These are the remains of what was once the largest Buddhist monastery in South Asia. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These are the remains of what was once the largest Buddhist monastery in South Asia. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sundarbans (1997)
Straddling India and Bangladesh, this stunning coastal park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—is one of the largest tiger reserves on the continent. Visitors explore by boat through mangrove forests and the countless channels of the Ganges Delta.
Straddling India and Bangladesh, this stunning coastal park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—is one of the largest tiger reserves on the continent. Visitors explore by boat through mangrove forests and the countless channels of the Ganges Delta.
The Coast
Bagerhat
This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its many mosques and other Islamic monuments.
This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its many mosques and other Islamic monuments.
Bandarban
A small town southeast of Chittagong. You can hike in its surroundings and visit numerous Buddhist temples.
A small town southeast of Chittagong. You can hike in its surroundings and visit numerous Buddhist temples.
Barisal
It's a large urban area located on the Ganges Delta, not necessarily one of the most tourist-focused destinations.
It's a large urban area located on the Ganges Delta, not necessarily one of the most tourist-focused destinations.
Cox's Bazar
In the far south-east, near Myanmar, Cox's Bazar has the world's longest beach at 120 kilometres. A few hotels have set up here.
In the far south-east, near Myanmar, Cox's Bazar has the world's longest beach at 120 kilometres. A few hotels have set up here.
St. Martin's Island
It's a stunning coral island south of Cox's Bazar, facing the Myanmar coast. You can go diving and enjoy the beaches.
It's a stunning coral island south of Cox's Bazar, facing the Myanmar coast. You can go diving and enjoy the beaches.
Rangamati
The town, located on the shores of Kaptai Lake, attracts visitors with its surrounding landscapes and opportunities for lake excursions.
The town, located on the shores of Kaptai Lake, attracts visitors with its surrounding landscapes and opportunities for lake excursions.
Natural Heritage
Chittagong Hill Tracts
This is the hinterland of the port of Chittagong. A hilly region, it is home to various minorities.
This is the hinterland of the port of Chittagong. A hilly region, it is home to various minorities.
Sundarbans
Straddling India and Bangladesh, this stunning coastal park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—is one of the largest tiger reserves on the continent. Visitors explore by boat through mangrove forests and the countless channels of the Ganges Delta.
Straddling India and Bangladesh, this stunning coastal park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—is one of the largest tiger reserves on the continent. Visitors explore by boat through mangrove forests and the countless channels of the Ganges Delta.
The Interior
Dhaka
The vast and chaotic capital of Bangladesh boasts numerous monuments and museums. Beyond that, it’s also the city’s daily life that’s worth discovering.
The vast and chaotic capital of Bangladesh boasts numerous monuments and museums. Beyond that, it’s also the city’s daily life that’s worth discovering.
Paharpur Monastery
These are the remains of what was once the largest Buddhist monastery in South Asia. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These are the remains of what was once the largest Buddhist monastery in South Asia. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sonargaon
Just a few kilometres from the capital, Sonargaon still has many historical and colonial-era remnants.
Just a few kilometres from the capital, Sonargaon still has many historical and colonial-era remnants.
Sylhet
Surrounded by forests and tea plantations, the city is located in the northeast of the country.
Surrounded by forests and tea plantations, the city is located in the northeast of the country.
Natural Heritage
Nafa-khum
These are the country’s main waterfalls on the Sangu River. You can go rafting here in a beautiful setting.
These are the country’s main waterfalls on the Sangu River. You can go rafting here in a beautiful setting.
Lawachara National Park
This is a major forest reserve in northern Bangladesh, serving as a habitat for a large monkey population.
This is a major forest reserve in northern Bangladesh, serving as a habitat for a large monkey population.
Madhupur National Park
This national park in northern Bangladesh is primarily home to birds and monkeys.
This national park in northern Bangladesh is primarily home to birds and monkeys.
Recommended
St. Martin's Island
★★★ It's a stunning coral island south of Cox's Bazar, facing the Myanmar coast. You can go diving and enjoy the beaches.
Sundarbans
★★★ Straddling India and Bangladesh, this stunning coastal park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—is one of the largest tiger reserves…
Worth a look / Other
Bandarban
★★ A small town southeast of Chittagong. You can hike in its surroundings and visit numerous Buddhist temples.
Chittagong Hill Tracts
★★ This is the hinterland of the port of Chittagong. A hilly region, it is home to various minorities.
Cox's Bazar
★★ In the far south-east, near Myanmar, Cox's Bazar has the world's longest beach at 120 kilometres. A few hotels have set up here.
Kuakata
★★ A large fishing village with a popular beach destination near the Ganges Delta.
Paharpur Monastery
★★ These are the remains of what was once the largest Buddhist monastery in South Asia. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nafa-khum
★★ These are the country’s main waterfalls on the Sangu River. You can go rafting here in a beautiful setting.
Madhupur National Park
★★ This national park in northern Bangladesh is primarily home to birds and monkeys.
Rangamati
★★ The town, located on the shores of Kaptai Lake, attracts visitors with its surrounding landscapes and opportunities for lake excursions.
Sonargaon
★★ Just a few kilometres from the capital, Sonargaon still has many historical and colonial-era remnants.
Bagerhat
★ This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its many mosques and other Islamic monuments.
Barisal
★ It's a large urban area located on the Ganges Delta, not necessarily one of the most tourist-focused destinations.
Chittagong
★ In the southeast of the country, it is the main maritime gateway to Bangladesh.
Dhaka
★ The vast and chaotic capital of Bangladesh boasts numerous monuments and museums. Beyond that, it’s also the city’s daily life…
Lawachara National Park
★ This is a major forest reserve in northern Bangladesh, serving as a habitat for a large monkey population.
Rajendrapur National Park
★ This park, north of Dhaka, is home to many bird species.
Rajshahi
★ The largest city in the northwest, near the Indian border. It is renowned for its silk.
Sylhet
★ Surrounded by forests and tea plantations, the city is located in the northeast of the country.