Asia

Travel In Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a little border with Burma (Myanmar) to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south. mutually with the Indian state of West Bengal, it makes up the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. The name Bangladesh means “Country of Bengal” in the official Bengali language. Bangladesh is the seventh most populous country and is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Today, Bangladesh is a secular, democratic republic.

Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Other major cities include Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, Bogra, Comilla, Mymensingh and Rangpur.

Places in Bangladesh:

Bagerhat,  Bandarban,  Barisal, Bhawal National Park, Bogra, Burimari, Chittagong, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Comilla, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Gaud, Jessore,  Kantanagar Temple, Kaptai, Khulna, Kuakata, Kushtia, Lowacherra National Park, Madhupur, National Park, Mahasthangarh, Mainimati Ruins, Mongla, Mymensingh, Natore, Pabna, Paharpur, Puthia, Rajshahi, Rangamati, Rangpur, Saidpur, Satchari National Park, Sonargaon, Srimangal, St Martin’s Island, Sunamganj, Sundarbans National Park, Sylhet, Tamabil, Tangail, Teknaf, Thakurgaon

Most Attractive Place For Tour:

  • Sundarbans features two ecoregions — “Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests” and “Sundarbans mangroves”. The Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests are a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion of India and Bangladesh. It represents the brackish swamp forests that lie behind the Sundarbans Mangroves where the salinity is more pronounced. The freshwater ecoregion is an area where the water is only slightly brackish and becomes quite fresh during the rainy season, when the freshwater plumes from the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers push the intruding salt water out and also bring a deposit of silt. The Sundarbans Mangroves ecoregion on the coast forms the seaward fringe of the delta and is the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem, with 20,400 square kilometers (7,900 square miles) of area covered.
  • Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh. It is the Commercial Capital City of Bangladesh. The surrounding mountains, rivers and sea make the city attractive. Its green hills and forests, its broad sandy beaches and its fine cool climate always attract the holiday-markers. Described by the Chinese traveler poet, Huen Tsang (7th century A.D.) as “a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water” and given the title of “Porto Grande” by the 16th century Portuguese seafarers. Chittagong is filled with dense green forests, endless rolling hills, a moderate climate and breathtaking beaches. Since the seventh century, Chittagong has been mentioned in many documents as a seaport of mystical beauty and magnificent charm. The bustling harbor stands in stark contrast to the tranquility and peaceful surroundings of the city.
  • Cox’s Bazar, arguably the best tourist spot in Bangladesh. Cox’s Bazar is a town, a fishing port and district headquarters in Bangladesh. It is known for its wide sandy beach which is the world’s longest natural sandy sea beach. It is an unbroken 125 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope. It is located 150 km south of Chittagong.
  • St. Martins Island the small coral island about 10km (6mi) south-west of the southern tip of the mainland is a tropical cliché, with beaches fringed with coconut palms and bountiful marine life. There”s nothing more strenuous to do here than soak up the rays, but it”s a clean and peaceful place without even a mosquito to disrupt your serenity.

When to go:

Bangladesh has three main seasons: the monsoonal season (wet season) from late May to early October; the cool season from mid-October to the end of February; and the hot season from March to mid-May.

Between October and February is the best time to go: skies are blue, days are sunny and the weather is dry, with daytime temperatures averaging 24ºC. By April the temperature rises to around 40ºC, the humidity can be intolerable and hailstorms aren’t uncommon. On average, Bangladesh is hit by one major cyclone every three years. The worst times for these are May and June, and October and November.

Hotels around Bangladesh:

Hotels in Dhaka:
The Westin Dhaka
Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka
Pan Pacific Sonargaon
Dhaka Sheraton Hotel
Hotel Sarina
Asia Pacific Hotel

Hotels in Chittagong:
Peninsula Chittagong
Hotel Saint Martin
Hotel Agrabad
Asian SR Hotel

Hotels in Cox’s Bazar:
Sea Palace Hotel
Seagull Hotel
Nitol Bay Resort

Hotels in Rajshahi:
Hotel Sukarna
Hotel Dalas International
Hotel Nice International
Hotel Midtown
Hotel Naz Garden, Bogra

Hotels in Barisal:
Hotel Ababil
Hotel Ali International
Hotel Athena International
Paradise Hotel

Hotels in Sylhet:
Hotel Dallas
Hotel Fortune Garden
Rose View Hotel
Bangladesh Tea Research Institute Guesthouse, Srimangal
Hotel Taj Mahal, Srimangal
Hotel Tea Town, Srimangal

Hotels in Khulna:
Hotel Royal International
Western Inn International
Society Hotel
Banchte Shekha, Jessore
Grand Hotel, Jessore
Hotel Hasan International, Jessore