Best Places to Visit in Bangladesh: Tourist Spots & Travel Guides

Bangladesh offers an extraordinary mix of sea beaches, UNESCO mangrove forests, mountain valleys, ancient heritage sites, vibrant cities, and rich culinary traditions. Discover the best places to visit in Bangladesh- along with a comprehensive guide to explore all of them.

What This Page Covers

• 🏖️ Best places to visit in Bangladesh

• 🌿 Nature, beaches and wildlife destinations

• 🏛️ Historical and cultural attractions

• 🗺️ Destination guides and travel planning

• 🚆 How to choose destinations for your itinerary

Explore our detailed destination guides below to plan your trip—including top tourist attractions, travel logistics, accommodations, recommended itineraries, and ideal lengths of stay. 

🏖️ Cox's Bazar

Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach | St. Martin’s Island | Marine Drive | Beach Resorts | Coastal Tourism | Water Sports

🌆 Dhaka

Old Dhaka Heritage | Mughal Architecture | Street Food Tours | Buriganga River Cruises | City Sightseeing | Shopping & Markets

🌿 Sylhet

Srimangal Tea Gardens | Lawachara Rainforest Trekking | Ratargul Swamp Forest | Jaflong River Views | Eco Tourism | Nature Resorts

🐅 Sundarbans

UNESCO World Heritage Site | Royal Bengal Tiger Safaris | Mangrove Forest Cruises | Wildlife Photography | River Boat Expeditions

⛰️ Chattogram Hill Tracts

Bandarban Peak Trekking | Kaptai Lake Boating | Tribal Heritage Tourism | Khagrachari Waterfalls | Hill Station Resorts

🏛️ Historical Places

Bagerhat Mosque City | Paharpur Somapura Mahavihara | Panam Nagar Sonargaon | Mahasthangarh Ruins | Puthia Temple Complex

🗺️ More Places to Explore 

Barishal Floating Backwaters | Tanguar Haor Wetland Safaris | Kuakata Beach Sunrise & Sunset | Nijhum Dwip Silent Island | Gaur Ancient Ruins | Kantajew Terracotta Temple

🎭 Food & Cultural Experiences

Authentic Bangladeshi Cuisine | Old Dhaka Biryani | Bengali Street Food | Cultural Festivals | Traditional Crafts & Textiles

A Comparison Between Major Tourist Spots

Where Should You Go in Bangladesh?

Whether you are seeking sandy ocean shores, UNESCO World Heritage wildlife reserves, or ancient historical sites, finding the right region depends entirely on your travel style:

• Looking for World-Class Beaches? → Explore Cox's Bazar, home to the world’s longest natural unbroken sea beach, alongside the turquoise waters of St. Martin’s Island.

• Seeking Wildlife & Jungle Expeditions? → Journey to the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, a UNESCO site famous for Royal Bengal tigers, estuarine crocodiles, and river dolphin safaris.

• Want Mountain Trekking & Hill Valleys? → Head to the Chattogram Hill Tracts (Bandarban, Rangamati, & Khagrachari) for cloud-wrapped peaks, waterfalls, and vibrant indigenous culture.

• Desire Rolling Tea Gardens & Nature? → Visit Sylhet to wander green tea estates, trek Lawachara Rainforest, and boat through Ratargul Swamp Forest.

• Eager for History & Urban Experiences? → Immerse yourself in Dhaka, exploring Mughal fortresses, crowded street markets, and historic river ports along the Buriganga.

• Fascinated by Ancient Ruins & Heritage? → Travel to Historical Places to discover the 8th-century Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, the ancient city of Mahasthangarh, and Bagerhat’s Sixty Dome Mosque.

• Hunting for Off-the-Beaten-Path Hidden Gems? → Discover Bangladesh's less known hidden gems and make your trip more special, go through More Places to Explore.

• Craving Authentic Food & Culture? → Dive into Food & Cultural Experiences to sample iconic Old Dhaka biryani, fresh Bay of Bengal seafood, and traditional festival arts.