Bangladesh is a beautiful country located in the south-east Asian region and shares its border with India and Myanmar. The country is often known for its rural environment and long meandering rivers that form the largest delta of the world and give rise to one of the best mangroves in the world, the Sundarbans.

Bangladesh can be visited by flight from India as well through trains and buses via Kolkata as West Bengal and Bangladesh share a common border. The place is still yet to be discovered by many as one of the best tourist places hence it is often not overcrowded and is quite calm. People who like calm vacations will enjoy the most here with beaches and mountains both on offer giving a panoramic view of nature.

 Explore some of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.

1. Cox Bazar

Don’t get confused by the name. Cox bazaar is basically a one of the longest beaches in entire Asia and third largest in the whole world. This place is located in the south-east of Bangladesh and has a large stretch along the Indian ocean. This beach is excellent for water sports activity and you can find the ferry’s going round to do fishing here. Cox Bazar is the most visited place in Bangladesh.

2. Sunderban Mangrove Forest

The Sundarbans mangrove forest is one among the most important forests within the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. It’s adjacent to the border of India but a major part of it lies in Bangladesh. Sunderbans are often known for their wide ranges of fauna including 260 species of birds, the last remaining man-eating tigers, numerous Spotted Deer, Bengal Monitor lizard, and far more dangerous species like the Indian python and crocodile. The place is calm and gives you the essence of forest life.

3.Rangamati

Rangamati is one of the most visited places in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts and covered by the scenic beauty of the Kaptai Lake, a lot of small hills, and tribal people. A boat cruise through the lake is one of the best and most engaging ways to spend your day. This place is additionally inhabited by the numerous indigenous group of individuals like Chakma, Marma& Tripura. The place is famous for its handicrafts that are made by the tribal people.

4. Paharpur Buddhist Bihar

Paharpur Buddhist Bihar called Sompura Mohavihara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the largest known Buddhist monastery in the south of the Himalayas. It has been excavated in the 8th century A.D covering a bit of 27 acres of land. The architecture of the building is inspired by the architecture of Myanmar.

5. Bandarban

The place is home to over 13 different indigenous groups of Islands lies on Sangu River. The river is the center of local life as most of the people here depend on it for their livelihood and also a good place to have a boat cruise ride. Most of the places are undiscovered & untouched by the tourists due to some restriction by the authority. The place is located in the Chittagong Hills and you might need special permission to visit this beautiful place.

6. Srimangal

Srimangal is named “The land of two leaves and a bud” and also called the camellia, green carpet, or Tea Mountain. The town is tiny & travel friendly to sink into the greenery. this is often one in all the simplest places to spend days with hiking, wildlife watching, and drinking fresh tea. This place is known for its tea plantation and some of the dense forests with exotic animals will make your stay even more beautiful.

7. Saint Martin Island

This is one of the best islands you can visit in Bangladesh. Saint Martin Island, the sole Coral Island of Bangladesh- is inhabited by 7 to eight thousands of individuals. Most of them have their livelihood with fishing or fishing related activities. The water is far clearer here as compared to other beaches. Water sports like snorkeling can be experienced here and it’s fantastic if you stay there during the total moon time.

8. Chittagong Ship Breaking Yard

This place in Bangladesh might be known to marvel fans as a scene was shot here of the Avenger movie series. This is the largest ship breaking place in the whole world where you can find debris of some of the largest ships across the world. The place is a must-visit in Bangladesh and is famous for the mass destruction of the old ships.

9. Sylhet

This place is located in the northeast of Bangladesh and is famous for its tea. It is often called the tea capital of Bangladesh. This is often home of the biggest Shrines of the region, land of vibrant cultures of tribal & local people, natural resources like Madhabkunda waterfall, Ratargul Swamp Forest, Tamabil. The place is quiet and is one of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.

10. Puthia

Puthia is thought of as a temple city, a tiny village in Rajshahi has the maximum number of luscious temples and decayed palaces built by the Puthia Hindu Raj family. The place is famous for its old terracotta like structure home and temple which will give you a feel of the ancient Bangladeshi culture. If you love history and old architecture this is the must-visit place in Bangladesh.

11. Barisal

This is the famous port city of Bangladesh which is surrounded by oceans and rivers and has a lot of greenery to it. The place is famous for its back-waters and the floating market where people tend to do their business on boats floating on the water. The place is also famous for its fish. Baitakara & Banaripara are the 2 major places to experience the most important backwater floating markets in this region. People often go here from Dhaka on streamers or boat.

12. Gaud

Gaud, pronounced Gour may be a site of historical importance located within the India-Bangladesh border was a medieval kingdom that reached great heights in the Pre-Muslim and Muslim eras from the 12th-14th centuries. it had been the capital of the whole of Bengal at the time of the Buddhist Pala dynasty during the 7th-12th century. The place has a rich history and heritage to it that connects not only the people of Bangladesh but also the people of West Bengal. This place was famous for its trading-related activities and business.

13. Bagerhat

The historic city, listed by Forbes collectively of the 15 lost cities of the globe, has 50 structures in-built during the Bengal Sultanate. The place has an open-air museum and is declared as a heritage site by UNESCO. It is of great relevance to the Muslin Community living in Bangladesh. The city has a unique blend of Turkish architecture and makes it a must-visit place in Bangladesh.