📍 Bangladesh

BANGLADESH ESSENTIAL: TEA, TRIBES, AND DELTA CHARM

Tea leaves gleam emerald, tribal villages crown the hills, the river flows on its ancient course. Essential Bangladesh is a living culture.

≈ 14
Days
1638
Km
5
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Dhaka and its buzz, Srimangal's tea plantations, Rangamati's tribal villages and the Sundarbans from Khulna. A journey to Bangladesh is immersion in a preserved culture.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Dhaka

capital chaos street pulse

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Discover

1
Sadarghat (Buriganga wharf) and river activities
2
Ahsan Manzil (pink palace) on the north bank of the Buriganga
3
Lalbagh Fort and Mughal gardens
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Activities

Walking tour in old Dhaka between markets and ghats
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Next stop
Distance: 28 km
Travel time: 1h
2
Day

Dhaka

capital chaos street pulse

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Discover

1
Panam City (historic alleys of Sonargaon)
2
Goaldi Mosque (16th century) in Sonargaon
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Activities

Museum of Folklore and Arts of Sonargaon
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 195 km
Travel time: 5h
3
Day

Srimangal

tea leaf emerald garden

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Discover

1
Tea plantations around Srimangal (viewpoints and paths among tea bushes)
2
Lawachara National Park (tropical forest and walkways)
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Activities

Local tea tasting and discovery of the Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (exterior)
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Next stop
Distance: 12 km
Travel time: 25min
4
Day

Srimangal

tea leaf emerald garden

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Discover

1
Baikka Beel Wetland Sanctuary (bird watching, panoramic tour)
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Activities

Cycling loop through the heart of tea plantations (secondary roads)
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 330 km
Travel time: 9h
5
Day

Rangamati

tribal village hilltop culture

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Discover

1
Viewpoint over Kaptai Lake near Kaptai
2
Hanging bridge (Parjatan Hanging Bridge), icon of Rangamati
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Activities

Boat cruise on Kaptai Lake to island villages
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Next stop
Distance: 18 km
Travel time: 40min
6
Day

Rangamati

tribal village hilltop culture

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Discover

1
Shuvolong Jhorna (waterfall accessible by boat on Kaptai Lake)
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Activities

Canoe ride and photo stops on the creeks of Kaptai Lake
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 305 km
Travel time: 8h
7
Day

Dhaka

capital chaos street pulse

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Discover

1
National Museum of Bangladesh (history and ethnography sections)
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Activities

Walk in Suhrawardy Udyan park and around the Shaheed Minar
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 250 km
Travel time: 6h30
8
Day

Rajshahi

river fertile slope bank

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Discover

1
Puthia Temple Complex (Govinda Temple, Hindu ensemble)
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Activities

Stroll around the traditional tanks (water bodies) of Puthia
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 225 km
Travel time: 6h
9
Day

Khulna

gateway mangrove delta edge

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Discover

1
Sixty Dome Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid), UNESCO site in Bagerhat
2
Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali (historical ensemble)
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Activities

Walk along the historical canals and ponds of Bagerhat
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 275 km
Travel time: 7h
10
Day

Dhaka

capital chaos street pulse

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Discover

1
Ramna district and museums/galleries according to interest (free time)
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Activities

Final stroll in old Dhaka or New Market

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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 11 and 17 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.