Despite being a small country, there are still some great places to visit in Bangladesh before you die. There are a few notable locations that boast highly revered sites or shrines that are still visited today by people on pilgrimages to seek out spiritual guidance. You can see these spots and admire them as well as post up for a day wandering their grounds, enjoying a picnic, and visiting a museum.
There are some great spots out in nature as well, I hope you’re ready for adventure. Most of the places to go here in Bangladesh are not for the impatient or prissy. It will take longer and it won’t really be easy. But will it be worth it? Totally. The remote locations will bring you impressive views and seemingly untouched nature. You will run into charming villages where locals go about their daily life in the simplest of forms. Experience this true and real lifestyle and see their trades and skills.
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Bangladesh, as was mentioned, is not the easiest of places to get around, but the locals are friendly and welcoming, so just use your everyday caution. Check the current situation before departing and use common sense. You will enjoy your trip so much, you might want to explore the other incredible countries in the area, India isn’t far, Nepal is a hop skip and jump over, and there’s are plenty of places to visit in Sri Lanka before you die, too.
So with that said, try checking out this underrated country if you’re an adventurous person wanting to check out a destination that isn’t too mainstream yet. Let’s delve into the best places to visit in Bangladesh before you die.
7. Sadarghat
This port located on the coast of the capital has the Buriganga River flowing through and hoards of boats and fishing vessels. A crazy and hectic flow of people going in and out, fishermen working on their boats, cargo is getting on and off vessels, and barges float in and out. It’s quite the sight to see. The river and the life that circles around it makes for an interesting display, take a boat ride around the area to see more.
6. Citadel
Dating back to 3rd BC this once mighty structure has seen better days, but it still remains a very highly revered place. Hindus pilgrimage here during mid-April. There’s plenty of land to set up a nice picnic in the area and there is a nearby museum of interest.
5. Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
Speaking of pilgrimage sites, this might be the most important and largest in the country. Inside this sprawling complex you will find a mosque and tomb. You will see the tombs are intricately displayed in honor of the revered Sufi saint. There is a nearby grave site that has a some lucky people who were honored to be buried next to the saint.
4. Kuthibari
We’re not sure which is the attraction? The home of the famous poet, Rabindranath Tagore, or the adventurous ride over. Either way, you’ll do both, and it will make for an interesting sight. The home is sometimes filled with musicians playing in his honor, and the gardens are perfect for a lunch. The house is now a museum and dedicated the man who created timeless pieces of writing and even earned the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. The journey here involves boats, rickshaws, and traversing through farmland passing by local villages.
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3. Lawachara National Park
For the opportunity to see the capped langur, the super slow loris, barking deer, and cheeky macaque monkeys, Lawachara National Park is the place to head to. There are multiple walking trails that vary in length, and while you wander around the thick tropical forest, keep an eye for the elusive and endangered hoolock gibbons. Taking a guide isn’t necessary, but only follow the trails. With a guide, you will have the chance to wander a bit more freely without getting lost.
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2. Adivasi Villages
Don’t go too far! Near Lawachara National Park are tea plantations that are sprinkled with some authentic local villages. Some villages require notice before your visit. The villagers are welcoming and you can get an insight into their daily lives. Agricultural work, handicrafts, and farming are the trades, and their landscape is full of fruit trees, dotted with temples and shrines, and mud-hut homes.
And, the best place to visit in Bangladesh before you die is: Kaptai Lake
This lake is a beautiful serene body water embraced by rolling green hills. Its traffic is regulated though, so you’ll need to pick and choose from the few gateways to get in. Find a willing boatman to cruise you along the beautiful banks, a gorge, and banana-plant covered islands.
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So what best places to visit in Bangladesh before you die are you most excited about?
