Take a walk on the wild side and travel to Bangladesh, a country home to countless ancient wonders. Start the amazing seven day tour in the beautiful capital of Dhaka and see grand historic architecture mesh with metropolitan life. Leave the city and discover the breathtaking Somapura Mahavihara, one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world. Continue to Khan Jahan Ali’s pond and come face to face with enormous crocodiles.
You can even pet them if you dare! Next, experience Bangladeshi life and culture by meeting locals in the traditional village of Satrangee. Finally, our tour will take you deep into the Sundarbans, the largest block of mangrove forest in the world. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to see the royal Bengal tiger in its natural habitat.
Highlights
– Speed past the historic city of Dhaka by rickshaw
– Explore the Somapura Mahavihara, one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world
– Get up close and personal with monstrous crocodiles at Khan Jahan Ali’s pond
– Travel to the lush jungles of the Sundarbans and see Bengal tigers in their natural habitat
Day 1: Dhaka
Start the tour in the heart of Bangladesh and arrive in the lively capital of Dhaka. In the afternoon, take a stroll through the National Parliament House designed by famous architect, Louis Kahn. Next, visit the Bangladesh National Museum and learn about the country’s rich history and culture. In the evening, relax at your accommodating hotel. We recommend checking in at the elegant Westin Dhaka.
Day 2: Dhaka
After indulging in a buffet breakfast, we embark on a tour of the fascinating city. Start in Old Dhaka, and go back in time as you walk through ancient streets carpeted with historic buildings. Make our way to the stunning Pink Palace, also known as the Ahsan Manzil and continue to the Tara Masjid, a star shaped mosque decorated with motifs of blue stars. Finish the day with an exciting rickshaw ride around the bustling metropolis.
Day 3: Paharpur – Bogra
Today will be spent in Paharpur, a town full of Buddhist ruins some 3 hours’ drive from Dhaka. Here you’ll visit the Somapura Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world. Explore the archaic monuments and be dazzled by its massive size. In the late afternoon, arrive at the lovely Naz Garden Hotel in nearby Bogra and watch a traditional folk dance performance in the evening.
Day 4: Dinajpur – Bogra
In the morning, head 2.5 hours away to Dinajpur, a city home to the breathtaking Kantaji’s Temple. This sanctuary is considered to be the most decorative and intricate in the country. Admire the beautiful temple surface and notice the embellishment of elaborate terracotta plaques. Next, tour the traditional village of Satrangee in Rangpur and head back to Bogra in the late afternoon.
Day 5: Khulna
Begin the day with a scenic 6-hour drive to Khulna. Stop along the way to visit the ancient tomb of Mystic poet, Lalon Shah. Shah is a famous religious icon in the country and his songs have influenced many poets and church figures. At his mausoleum, listen to some of his famous music and learn about his inspiring philosophies. After, head to Khulna where a fresh lobster dinner will be waiting for you.
Day 6: Mongla & Sunderbans
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic 1-hour drive to Mongla. Along the way we will visit the Sixty Dome Mosque, the largest brick made mosque in Bangladesh and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Khan Jahan Ali’s pond where you’ll get up close and personal with monstrous crocodiles. Touch its scaly exterior if you’re brave enough! Next, board a boat in Mongla and enter the Sundarbans, the biggest block of mangrove forest on the globe. Pass by the Sundarbans National Park, which is home to majestic Bengal tigers. Finally, take a stroll through a nearby village and experience traditional life by interacting with locals.
Day 7: Sunderbans – Depart Dhaka
End the epic tour with a boat ride through the small creeks of the Sundarbans and be captivated by the natural beauty and diverse wildlife that surrounds you. Afterwards, depart to Mongla and transfer to a ferry to cross the mighty Padma River. Arrive in Dhaka 6 hours later and head to the airport where we say farewell.
| Place | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Dhaka | 02 | The Westin |
| Bogra | 02 | Naz Garden Hotel |
| Khulna | 01 | City Inn |
| Sunderbans | 01 | Sunderban NP |
– Traditional welcome.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 06 nights accommodation as per the program.
– All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary.
– Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– All transfers, sightseeing and excursions by private vehicle.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– Mineral water provided during the trip.
– Designated customer service manager and 24/7 call service.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.