Backwater Barisal – A Journey Through the Heart of River Life and Rural Charm. Begin your journey with your guide exploration of historic Old Dhaka, discovering vibrant spots like the Sadarghat riverfront, Lalbagh Fort, the Pink Palace (Ahsan Manzil), Dhaka University campus, and the sacred Dhakeshwari Temple. In the evening, embark on an overnight river cruise to Barishal aboard a first-class cabin launch.
Arriving at dawn, visit a traditional pottery village and mingle with locals in peaceful villages. The next morning, cruise through Banaripara’s floating markets—an unforgettable scene of riverside trade in guava, rice, and vegetables. Enjoy fresh fruits on board, stroll through canalside villages, and receivewarm welcomes from locals unaccustomed to tourists in the Heart of River Life. In the evening, board the return boat to Dhaka, arriving refreshed the next morning for your drop-off.
Itinerary
Start your day by exploring Old Dhaka—Sadarghat, Pink Palace, Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka University, Armenian Church, and Dhakeshwari Temple. In the evening, board an overnight passenger ship from Sadarghat to Barishal, cruising through the Ganges Delta.
Overnight: First-class cabin on river vessel
Arrive early in Barishal. After breakfast, visit a traditional pottery village to see artisans at work. Meet locals nearby villages and experience their daily lives.
Overnight: Barishal hotel
At dawn, cruise through Banaripara’s famous floating markets—witness locals trading guavas, vegetables, and rice by boat. Visit riverside villages and enjoy fresh fruits onboard. In the evening, board the boat back to Dhaka. Overnight: at ferryboat
Arrival next morning, drop-off in Dhaka
