The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. It is adjacent to the border of India but a major part of the forest in Bangladesh. The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests, and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes. This is known for its wide range of fauna including 260 species of birds, the last remaining man-eating Bengal Tiger, numerous Spotted Deer, Bengal Monitor, and much more with threatened species like estuarine Crocodiles and Indian Python. The forest is peaceful, calm, and it’s a place to visit once in your lifetime.

Rangamati is the most popular destination in Chittagong Hill Tracts covered by the scenic beauty of Kaptai Lake, plenty of small hills, and tribal people. The lake was made in 1960 dotted with islands is undoubtedly beautiful. A boat cruise through the lake would be the best way to spend your day. This place is also inhabited by many indigenous groups of People like Chakma, Marma & Tripura. The tribal lifestyle, handicrafts market, weaving factories, the largest tribal floating market Bonorupa, and the Chakma King house are the richest sites to explore. 

There is no better place in which to experience the mystery of magical hill tracts than Bandarban. The place is major inhabitation for over 13 different indigenous groups and lies on the Sangu River. The river is the center of local life and could be a perfect place to make a cruise. Hike on hills, meet different tribal people, their bazaars & weaving factories, and lose yourself to the natural life. Most of the places are undiscovered & untouched by tourists because of some restrictions by the authority.  If you want to explore Bandarban, complete permission for the places and discover the hidden beauty of Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Srimangal is called “The land of two leaves and a bud” and also known as the camellia, green carpet or Tea Mountain. Delighted with the revolving hills, the endless tea plantations, rubber & pineapple gardens and deep forest ground are bound to make your days memorable. Just offer entering the tea estates the nice smells and green beauty will lead you many kilometers away. The town is small & travel friendly to sink into the greenery. This is one of the best place to spend days with hiking, wildlife watching and drinking fresh tea.

Cox’s Bazar–the longest natural unbroken sandy beach (155 km) in the world! Miles of silvery sands, surfing waves, rare conch shells, towering cliffs, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples, and tribal life -this is Cox’s Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. The morning fish market, and a few ancient wooden temples in Ramu, is the most attraction in Cox’s Bazar. Trips to Sonadia and Moheskhali are memorable experiences of a lifetime. This is a very good place to spend the leisure in Bangladesh.

Paharpur Buddhist Bihar known as Sompura Mohavihara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest known Buddhist monastery in the south of the Himalayas has been excavated. This 8th-century A.D. archaeological find covers an area of 27 acres of land. The entire establishment, occupies a quadrangular court, measuring more than 900ft and from 12ft – 15ft in height with an elaborate gateway complex on the north. There are 45 cells on the north and 44 on each of the other three sides with a total number of 177 rooms. The architecture of the pyramidal cruciform temple is profoundly influenced by those of Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar and Java is one of the best places to visit in Bangladesh.

Sylhet is a tea capital, a prime attraction for all tourists visiting Bangladesh. Lying between the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land with a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside, and exotic flora and fauna. This is home to the largest Shrines of the region, the land of vibrant cultures from tribal & local people,  natural resources like Madhabkunda waterfall, Ratargul Swamp Forest, Tamabil, Jaflong, Lalakhal, Tanguar Haor and Bichanakandi-connected to Meghalaya by the river are most interesting to visit. If you love to feel nature, this is a very good place to visit.

Barisal is a port city in Bangladesh surrounded by the river and endless tracts of greenery slacked from the rest of the country. The life depends on the river and it’s much easier to reach than the road. The most exciting thing is people and their cultures are allocated to famous backwaters and floating markets. Baitakara & Banaripara are the two major places to experience the largest backwater floating markets in this region. The villages, bazaars, schools, fruit gardens, and the busy port are constantly humming with life, and to arrive in the morning mist is an unforgotten experience. If you go to Barisal by Rocket Paddle Steamer from Dhaka, it could be a very good option to make it more enjoyable.

Bagerhat known as a heritage city declared by UNESCO, an open-air museum of medieval architectural heritages formerly known as Khalifatabad, was founded by the Turkish general Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century. The city’s infrastructure reveals unusual technical skill and an exceptional number of mosques and early Islamic monuments, many built of brick are more ancient than anywhere in Bangladesh except Dhaka. The historic city, listed by Forbes as one of the 15 lost cities of the world, has more than 50 structures built in the Bengal Sultanate style of Indo-Islamic architecture. Sixty Dome Mosque is one of the largest mosques and represents the flavor of the traditional orthodox mosque, the only example of its kind in the whole of Bengal and the largest Muslim monument in the sub-continent. This is one of the best historical places to visit in Bangladesh.

Puthia is known as a temple city, a small village in Rajshahi that has the largest number of luscious temples and decayed palaces built by the Puthia Hindu Raj family. This is one of the glory of living history in Bangladesh delighted with its unique design and the history told by its terracotta plaques. Undoubtedly, this is a very good place in Bangladesh for history lovers. 

Saint Martin Island, the only Coral Island in Bangladesh- is inhabited by 7 to 8 thousands of people. Most of them are dependent on fishing or fishing-related activities. There are beautiful corals on the southern corner of the island. Chera Dwip, another small island should be visited on your trip by boat. The water is much clearer here compared to another beach. It is possible to snorkel here if you carry your own equipment. It is fantastic if you stay there during the full moon time.

Gaud, pronounced Gour is a site of historical importance located in the India-Bangladesh border was a medieval kingdom that great heights in Pre-Muslim and Muslim eras from the 12th-14th centuries. It was the capital of the whole of Bengal at the time of the Buddhist Pala dynasty during the 7th-12th century.  The Hindu Senas established their capital here, after which the Khiljis from Turkistan took control for three centuries, to be followed in the late 15th century by the Afghans. Under the Afghans, Gaud became a prosperous city, surrounded by a fortified castle and a trench. Affluent with temples, mosques, and palaces, the city was visited by traders and merchants from all over Central Asia, Arabia, Persia, and China. This is a rich place to visit for history lovers.

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh besides the Buriganga River since 1608 and second, most densely populated city in the world.  It’s a center for Trade and Culture, with a long history as a seat of government. In the 17th century, it was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques from that period remained tourist places in Dhaka. Lalbagh Fort- is an incomplete early 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka and is the key attraction for all travelers. American architect Louis Kahn’s National Parliament Building typifies this fast-growing modern metropolis, Sadarghat bank of river Buriganga, Nawab Abdul Gani’s Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), Sakhari Bazar Hindu Street, Mridha Mosque, Dhakeswari National Temple, Armenian Church, Star Mosque, Curzon Hall (University of Dhaka), and the noisy urban space with different friendly people are an ideal place for the tourist.

Sonargaon or golden city, a historic administrative, commercial, and maritime center of Bengal in the Pre-Muslim, Muslim, and British period was the capital of Bangladesh for various times in history. It became the seat of the Hindu Deva Dynasty in the mid-13th century and ended in the early 14th century. Sonargaon was under independent rule for some years, before becoming a subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bengal. The city ended up when the Muslim rulers decided to move their capital to Dhaka in the 17th century. The British eventually took control of the region and later it was developed with a new neighborhood settled by wealthy Hindu merchants named Panam City. Now it’s a little more than a couple of villages with the distraction of attractive ruins. The Ishakha Palace now Folklore Museum, abandoned Panam Nagar, a cruise on the Meghna River, and a riverside lifestyle is a bunch of interests.

Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of red sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s unique beaches. Locally known as Sagar Kannya or Daughter of the Sea is a rare scenic beauty on the southernmost point of Bangladesh. The excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach, blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay, and evergreen forest is really eye-catching. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and bathing there is as pleasant as walking or diving.

Chittagong Ship Breaking Yard, located in Faujdharjat under Sitakunda Upazila is the world’s largest ship breaking yard handling about a fifth of the world’s total. Hundreds of meters long, ferrying millions of tons of goods across the globe, the sheer size of these immense vessels is dying in the place. However, the destruction and final resting place of these steel giants is even more intriguing. Due to cheaper labor costs and fewer health and safety regulations that have to be followed, the developing world hosts the vast majority of shipbreaking efforts. This is a very unique place to visit yourself in Bangladesh.  A scene of the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron was shot at this place.