This 9-day immersive Journey Through Heritage is your gateway to the soul of Bangladesh. From the historic lanes of Old Dhaka to the emerald forests of the Sundarbans, the vibrant hill tribes of Bandarban and the spiritual songs of the Bauls of Kushtia – every day marks a new chapter of adventure. Travel like a local by train, rocket steamer and boat and enjoy rural life, markets, temples and UNESCO treasures. Let the people, culture and landscape of Bangladesh captivate you with their warmth and authenticity.
Experience:
World Heritage • River Cruising • Tribal Culture • Local Cuisine • Hill Expeditions
Itinerary
Meet at the hotel lobby and depart to explore the bustling Kawran Bazaar, local slums and communities along the railway tracks, visit Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple and Armenian Church, take a rickshaw ride through Old Dhaka, sunset boat ride on the Buriganga River at Sadarghat Port. Overnight in Dhaka
Stop at Tangail to explore Jamdani weaving villages, arrive in Rajshahi and visit a local silk factory, optional boat ride on the Ganges/Padma River at sunset. Overnight in Rajshahi.
Visit Puthia Temple Complex – the best terracotta wonder of Bengal, go to Kushtia for the Baul Shrine of Lalon Shah, enjoy live Baul spiritual music in a cultural setting. Overnight in Khulna
Early drive to Mongla, go on a boat trip in the Sundarbans, explore the river canals, dolphin spot and fishing village, visit the forest temple and enjoy the mangrove biodiversity, return to Khulna for overnight
Visit the Sixty Dome Mosque, Khan Jahan Ali’s Tomb and other monuments of the UNESCO Mosque city, have local lunch in Bagerhat, then transfer to Jessore airport, and connecting flight to Chittagong, transfer to hotel, overnight.
Hill Expedition – Tribal Villages, Hiking and River Cruise
• Visit the fish market, then drive to the Bandarban hill region, visit the Marma, Murong, Tripura and Lusai tribal communities, hiking, cultural food, village homestay and enjoy handicrafts, take a scenic boat trip on the Sangu River
• Optional (if access to the mountains is restricted): Rangamati, Kaptai Lake and Tribal Culture Tour
Visit the Chittagong Ship breakyards by boat (for outside viewing only), and drive to Dhaka by afternoon. Overnight stay in Dhaka.
Transfer to Dhaka International Airport for your onward journey. End of the tour with a hearty farewell from Bangladesh Tours and Adventures.
