📍 Bangladesh

BANGLADESH DISCOVERY: DELTA, TEA AND COASTAL SHORES

Tea gardens wake in morning mist, ferry boats weave through river arteries, endless beaches stretch golden. Bangladesh pulses with water and green.

≈ 8
Days
1185
Km
6
Stops
📖 4 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Dive into Dhaka's energy, sail the Ganges Delta, visit Sylhet's tea gardens and relax on the world's longest beach at Cox's Bazar. Bangladesh reveals itself by water.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Dhaka

urban chaos river gateway

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Discover

1
Quick orientation around Kawran Bazar (central market)
2
Walk to the Parliament complex (Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban) from the outer esplanade
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Activities

Arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and visa on arrival procedures
Purchase of a local eSIM/SIM (Grameenphone) at the Arrivals hall
Taxi transfer to the center (Paltan/Tejgaon)
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Next stop
Distance: 16 km
Travel time: 19min
2
Day

Sadarghat Launch Terminal

boat highway river jungle

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Discover

1
Baitul Mukarram, national mosque
2
ISKCON Swamibag Temple
3
Ahsan Manzil (palace-museum) on the banks of Buriganga
4
Lalbagh Fort (old Dhaka)
+5 Places visited
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Activities

CNG/tuk-tuk transportation between sites (optimized urban loop)
Boarding at Sadarghat and VIP cabin installation on a night launch to Swarupkathi/Barishal
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Distance: 144 km
Travel time: 2h53
3
Day

Swarupkathi

delta village fishing community

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Discover

1
Pirogue/canoe ride on the canals of Swarupkathi
2
Local market of Swarupkathi
3
Visit to a spirulina cultivation site (process discovery)
4
Neighborhood mosques (architectural discovery)
+2 Places visited
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Activities

Sunrise at launch arrival and local transfer
Motorized canoe/rower with local pilot
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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 388 km
Travel time: 7h46
4
Day

Sylhet

tea garden emerald hills

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Discover

1
Express tour of Sylhet (Shah Jalal Dargah – exterior)
2
Malnicherra Tea Estate (sunset over the plantations)
3
Hike to Madhabkunda Waterfall (Moulvibazar)
4
Photo stops at viewpoints and pools (ecopark)
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Activities

Domestic flight Barishal (BZL) → Sylhet (ZYL)
Round trip route Sylhet ⇄ Madhabkunda (with approach walk)
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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 502 km
Travel time: 10h02
5
Day

Chattogram

port city mountain backdrop

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Discover

1
Ethnological Museum (Agrabad)
2
Chandanpura Masjid (multicolored facades)
3
Foy's Lake (lakeside walk)
4
Patenga Sea Beach (mouth of the Karnaphuli)
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Activities

Route Cox's Bazar → Chittagong in the morning
6
Day

Coxs Bazar

golden beach world's longest

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Discover

1
Laboni Point – main beach of Cox's Bazar
2
Inani Beach (coral rocks, wild section)
3
Burmese Market (handicrafts/spices)
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Activities

Domestic flight Sylhet (ZYL) → Cox's Bazar (CXB)
Sunset walk / photos of wrecks and fishing boats (depending on local conditions)
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Next stop
Distance: 135 km
Travel time: 2h42

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Weather varies by season. We recommend checking forecasts before your trip.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 6 and 10 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.