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The mangrove tigers of the Sundarbans, the world's longest natural beach at Cox's Bazar, and the bustling life of the delta โ€” Bangladesh is an off-the-beaten-path adventure.

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Capital
Dhaka
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Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
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Language
Bengali
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Best time
Novโ€“Feb
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Visa
Visa on arrival / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $230
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Dhaka (DAC)
Overview

Why travellers love Bangladesh

Dhaka's chaotic energy, boat trips through the world's largest mangrove forest, and the endless sands of Cox's Bazar reward intrepid travellers.

It's rarely visited, very affordable and full of genuine hospitality.

Where to go

Top places in Bangladesh

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Dhaka

Dhaka

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Frenetic capital of rickshaws and rivers.

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Sundarbans

Sundarbans

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Mangrove forest and Bengal tigers.

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Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

The world's longest natural beach.

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Srimangal

Srimangal

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Tea gardens and rolling hills.

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Plan day by day

Bangladesh itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Dhaka โ†’ Sundarbans โ†’ Cox’s Bazar
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,150
1–2

Dhaka

Frenetic capital of rickshaws and rivers.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
3–4

Sundarbans

Mangrove forest and Bengal tigers.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
5

Cox’s Bazar

The world's longest natural beach.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Beach ยท Relax
Route
Dhaka โ†’ Sundarbans โ†’ Cox’s Bazar โ†’ Srimangal
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,610
1–2

Dhaka

Frenetic capital of rickshaws and rivers.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
3–4

Sundarbans

Mangrove forest and Bengal tigers.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
5–6

Cox’s Bazar

The world's longest natural beach.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
7

Srimangal

Tea gardens and rolling hills.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Relax
Route
Dhaka โ†’ Sundarbans โ†’ Cox’s Bazar โ†’ Srimangal
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,300
1–3

Dhaka

Frenetic capital of rickshaws and rivers.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
4–6

Sundarbans

Mangrove forest and Bengal tigers.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
7–8

Cox’s Bazar

The world's longest natural beach.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
9–10

Srimangal

Tea gardens and rolling hills.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Relax
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Visa & entry

Bangladesh visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival or eVisa for many
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes for many
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities get a visa on arrival or e-Visa; check requirements for your nationality. Always verify with the official Bangladesh immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Bangladesh visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Bangladesh budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Bangladesh budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Bangladesh

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Sundarbans

The largest mangrove forest and Bengal tigers.

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Cox's Bazar

120km of unbroken beach.

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River life

Boat journeys through the delta.

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Srimangal tea

Lush tea estates and seven-layer tea.

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Old Dhaka

Rickshaws, mosques and Mughal sites.

Get outside

Nature in Bangladesh

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