Bangladesh:-Gorgeously green rural wonderland

Home to fabulous beaches, impressive archaeological sites, historical mosques, densely populated cities and rich flora and fauna; Bangladesh catches attention despite absence of big names. Innocent inhabitants, enchanting waterways, and countless festivities combine together to make Bangladesh a favourite destination for those who judge a place in terms of happiness rather than prosperity. And if you want to try your guts, visit to its mangrove area where royal Bengal tigers will greet you.

When to go

Bangladesh has mainly three season: the monsoon (from late May to early October) the winter (from mid-October to the end of February) and the summer (from March to mid-May).The tourists should plan their Bangladesh trip between October and February when weather is pleasant.

How to get there

Bangladesh has three international airports with Zia International Airport Dhaka being the busiest one. The airport is connected to the major cities of the region and the national carrier Biman offers flights to several regional destinations.

From the UK

Turkish airlines offer flights from London to Dhaka through Istanbul while Jet Airways connects London to Dhaka through Delhi/Mumbai.

Getting Around

There is no dearth of options for getting around in Bangladesh. As it is a small country with only three reputed airports the flying options within the country are limited. The visitors can get flights from Dhaka to Chittagong and Sylhet. The tourists who want to explore the country in a local way should board ferries to explore its major destinations and on the way see the beautiful glimpses of hinterlands of the country. As the country is crisscrossed by several rivers - big and small - you can get to your destination without worrying much of traffic snarls. Trains and bus services are available to take you from one destination to another.

Where to go

When it comes to places to visit nothing can beat Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The city is economic, commercial and cultural hub of the country. It’s the city a common Bangladeshi comes to work, study and fulfil their aspirations. With several heritage buildings, remains of Mughal Empire, impressive Colonial buildings and some recently added architectural masterpieces the city seems like past and present rolled into one. In recent decades the tourists amenities have improved a lot. Chittagong is another major city tourists should visit. The city is well known for its commercial hubs and seaport. Mymensingh evokes interest with its great political and cultural history. Bagerhat is an important historical hub with several mosques. Those who want to take a glimpse of Royal Bengal Tiger in its original setting should visit Sunderbans - the largest mangrove forest in the world.

Festival

Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha and Durga Puja are major festivals in the country and tourists visiting Bangladesh during festival time should see these festivals from the close quarter.