Bangladesh is a very beautiful country in the world. It has many landmarks and beautiful places across the country. Some of them attract travelers to visit all the year round. Most of the beautiful places in Bangladesh are located in Sylhet, Khulna, and Chattogram Hill Tracts.
Table of contents
- Bandarban
- Nilachal
- Nilgiri
- Boga Lake
- Rangamati
- Sajek Valley
- Khagrachhari
- Richhang Waterfall
- Alutila Cave
- Cox’s Bazar beach
- Saint Martin Island, Cox’s Bazar
- Kutubdia Island, Cox’s Bazar
- Sitakunda, Chattogram
- Nijhum Island, Noakhali
- Kuakata, Patuakhali
- Manpura Island, Bhola
- Sundarbans, Khulna
- Jaflong, Sylhet
- Ratargul, Sylhet
- Malnichhera Tea Estate, Sylhet
- Lawachhara National Park, Moulvibazar
- Sreemangal
- Panam Nagar, Narayanganj
- Sonargaon Folk Art and Crafts Museum
- Susang Durgapur, Netrokona
Bandarban
Bandarban Hill District is surrounded by hundreds of high hills, including Tajingdong, the highest peak in Bangladesh. It has remarkable mountain ranges, waterfalls, forests, and indigenous lifestyles of 11 small ethnic groups that cannot be found anywhere else in the country. Some of the notable tourist destinations in Bandarban include Tajingdong, Keokradong, Boga Lake, Rijuk waterfall, Chimbuk Hill, Shailopropat, Nafakhum, Golden Temple, Nilachal, Nilgiri, Remakri, etc. The unique natural beauty of hills, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes charm tourists. You will find paradise on earth in Bandarban.
Nilachal
Nilachal is located at the entrance of Bandarban district and is one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh to visit. It is only five kilometres away from Bandarban town. Nilachal Tourist Centre is stationed at a height of 2,000 feet above sea level. The entire town of Bandarban can be seen from Nilachal. At that height, a cold wind usually blows all the time. Clouds always play here. You can touch the clouds. So, tourists crowd the Nilachal all year round.
How to go
You can tour to Bandarban from Dhaka by bus. Chander Gari and CNG-run auto-rickshaws are available at the Hill Bird area in Bandarban town to go to Nilachal.
Nilgiri
Nilgiri is located about 47-km south-east from Bandarban district town along the Bandarban-Thanchi road at an altitude of about 2,200 feet above sea level. There is an opportunity to touch the clouds at Nilgiri. So, it is termed as the land of clouds. You can enjoy the surrounding green hills, the Sangu River at the bottom, and the moving clouds. In one moment, moving clouds encircle you and the next moment, they go far away to another mountain. The scenes of sunrises and sunsets in the Nilgiri during the dry season are spectacular. Nilgiri Hill Resort is located on the Nilgiri Hills, maintained by the Bangladesh Army.
How to go
You can go to Bandarban by bus. You can hire a jeep from there to move to Nilgiri.
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Boga Lake
Boga Lake is one of the most well-known lakes in Bangladesh and a beautiful place in Bangladesh to visit. It is located on the top of the hill at about 1,700 feet above sea level. It covers an area of 15 acres, near the foothills of Keokradong Hill in Ruma upazila, 70 kilometers away from Bandarban district. Boga Lake is a nature refuge. It is home to a wide variety of flora and animals.
How to go
You can go to Bandarban by bus from Dhaka. Microbus and Chander Gari are available to go to Boga Lake from Ruma upazila or Bandarban district town.
Rangamati
Rangamati is full of natural beauty and is one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh. Rangamati, also known as Lake City, is a popular tourist destination in Bangladesh. It is famed for its waterfalls, lakes, parks, and hills.
Kaptai Lake, the largest lake in Bangladesh is located in Kaptai upazila of the district. Rangamati’s popular tourist spots include Sajek Valley, Shuvolong Waterfall, Hanging Bridge, Sheikh Rasel Eco Park, and Rajban Bihar Pagoda.
How to go
You can go to Rangamati by bus or car from Dhaka.
Sajek Valley
Sajek Valley is a famous tourist attraction of Sajek Union under Baghaichhari upazila and a beautiful place in Bangladesh to visit. It is located on the northern border of Mizoram. It is the northern end of the Sajek Union. It has been named after the Sajek union. So, it is called the roof of Rangamati. Sajek Valley consists of two villages – Ruiluipara and Kanglak Para
Sajek is now a very popular name for travelers. It has fascinated tourists with the beauty of clouds, high and low hills, and forests. Everywhere in Sajek, you can see a great combination of clouds, hills, and greenery.
How to go
You can go directly from Dhaka to Dighinala in Khagrachhari by bus. The distance from Khagrachhari district headquarters to Sajek is about 70 km and 49 km from Dighinala. Sajek can be reached by boat from Rangamati via Kaptai. From Khagrachhari, you can also go to Sajek Valley via Dighinala, Baghaighat. Although Sajek is located in the Rangamati district, its transportation facility is available from Khagrachhari. From Khagrachhari town or Dighinala by local vehicles is currently the easiest and most popular means of going to Sajek. The jeeps going to Sajek are locally known as ‘Chander Gari’.
Khagrachhari
Khagrachhari is another popular beautiful destination. It has also mesmerizing landscapes, vibrant culture, and lifestyles. This remote hilly district is 112-km from Chattogram. Khagrachhari is an amazing place to enjoy views from the top of the high hills, forest, and waterfalls. Three eye-soothing rivers – Chengi, Feni, and Maini – extend the beauty and bounty of Khagrachhari.
Richhang Waterfall
Richhang Waterfall is one of the most striking beautiful tourist spots in Khagrachhari. It is situated in the middle of a dense tropical forest.
How to go
You must reach Chattogram or Feni. From there, local bus services are available to go to Khagrachhari.
Alutila Cave
Alutila Cave, also called Alutila Mysterious Cave, is located in Matiranga upazila in the hill district of Khagrachhari. It is formed inside the 1000-meter-high hill named Alutila or Arbari Hill. The hill area is surrounded by dense green tropical forest that attracts tourists.
How to go
At first, you have to go to Khagrachhari by bus services from Dhaka. Many local transports such as CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and buses are available to take you to the spot.
Cox’s Bazar beach
When it comes to the world’s longest beach trip, there is no time barrier to visiting it. So Cox’s Bazar beach is full of visitors throughout the year. On this 120-km-long unbroken beach, one can spend the whole day just looking at the rough melody waves. Cox’s Bazar beach is one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh.
How to go
Cox’s Bazar can be reached directly from Dhaka by bus, by train, and by air.
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Saint Martin Island, Cox’s Bazar
Saint Martin Island is the only coral island in Bangladesh and one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh to visit. It is called Narical Jinjira by locals. The size of this small island is 17 square kilometers. It is 120 kilometers away from the district town of Cox’s Bazar. The mingling of the fennel sea and the endless blue horizon brings peace of mind. The ordinary life journey surrounded by rows of coconut trees draws travel-thirsty people with overwhelming attraction.
How to go
If you want to go to St. Martin, it is most convenient to take a bus from Dhaka to Teknaf or Cox’s Bazar to Teknaf and then take a boat to St. Martin.
Kutubdia Island, Cox’s Bazar
Kutubdia is a small upazila of Cox’s Bazar district. The ruins of the ancient lighthouse tell the story of the old history in Bangladesh. The small island of 216 square kilometers has a quiet beach and the shrine of Qutub Auliya.
How to go
To travel to the island you have to come from Cox’s Bazar first to Chakaria bus stand. From there, you can reach Magnama Ghat by CNG and you can take an engine-run boat to go down to Kutubdia channel. And the Kutubdia channel will reach you on Kutubdia Island.
Sitakunda, Chattogram
The natural and attractive beauty of Sitakunda is best for relaxing your mind. Chandranath temple and other Buddhist temples attract visitors. Waterfalls, hills, and green rivers are very charming. You should visit Sitakunda to enjoy nature and adventure.
How to go
Sitakunda can be reached by any bus from Dhaka to Chattogram. You can go to Sitakunda from Chattogram City by CNG-run auto-rickshaw.
Nijhum Island, Noakhali
The small island is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the Hatiya area of Noakhali. It has an area of about 14,500 acres. During the winter season, the entire Nijhum Island is filled with migratory birds. The best attraction here is the Chitra deer. A breathtaking view of sunrise and sunset can be enjoyed from Nama Bazar beach on Nijhum Island, a beautiful place in Bangladesh to visit.
How to go
The travelers will have to reach Chairman Ghat first to go to Nijhum Island. C-Trucks or trawlers going to Hatia will drop you at Nalchira Ghat. Then you have to reach Mokhtaria Ghat at the other end of Hatia by motorcycle. From there, you have to ride a trawler to reach Nijhum Island.
Kuakata, Patuakhali
Kuakata Beach is the most popular tourist spot in Bangladesh for enjoying the sunrise and sunset. It is one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh. The 18-km long beach is located in Latachapli union under Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district. Although it is not as posh as Cox’s Bazar, its quiet beaches and mangrove forests make Kuakata unique.
How to go
You can visit Kuakata directly by bus from Dhaka via Padma Bridge.
Manpura Island, Bhola
The isolated land in the Bhola district is a favorite tourist spot for watching the sunrise, sunset, and deer. Manpura Landing Station, located 500 meters inside the Meghna River, is thronged by local people and tourists from afternoon to night. Manpura Island is the best place for cycling along the river or camping amidst greenery.
How to go
To go to Manpura Island, you have to board the launch from Dhaka’s Sadarghat. Besides, one can reach Manpura Island by C-Truck from Bhola by road from Dhaka to Tajumuddin Ghat.
Sundarbans, Khulna
The largest mangrove forest in the world is in Sundarbans. It has been developed in Bangladesh’s Khulna, Satkhira, Barguna, Bagerhat, Patuakhali, and some parts of India. UNESCO has recognised it as a World Heritage Site for mangrove forests. This wonderful forest is home to a variety of wildlife and plants. Sundari trees grow here in abundance. Sundarbans is the main habitat of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
How to go
You can directly travel to the Sundarbans from Dhaka by road via Padma Bridge. Launches and small ships are the only means of exploring all its sights in the Sundarbans.
Jaflong, Sylhet
Jaflong is located in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet and the best tourist destination in Bangladesh. It lies at the foothills of the Khasi-Jainta Hills bordering Meghalaya, India. It is a famous place for tourists. At Jaflong, there is a Dawki Suspension Bridge of India. The bridge serves as a gateway between India and Bangladesh. Along with mountain springs, there are rock and fountain waters in Jaflong. Other places to see in Jaflong include Lalakhal, Tamabil, and Jaintapur.
How to go
You can travel to Sylhet by bus, train, and air from Dhaka. To go to Jaflong, you have to come to Sylhet, the land of tea. The distance between Jaflong and Sylhet is about 60 kilometers, and so, you can go to Jaflong by bus, CNG, Laguna, or microbus.
Ratargul, Sylhet
Ratargul is one of the rarest sweet-water swamp forests in the world and the best tourist place in Bangladesh. Ratargul is located along the Gowain River under the Fathepur union in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet district. This is a natural forest from the Gowain River up to the Chengir Canal. It is approximately 26 kilometers away from Sylhet city.
Ratargul Swamp Forest is compared with the Sundarbans of Khulna. This picturesque forest can also be compared with the Amazon. All the trees of Ratargul Swamp Forest remain underwater for four to six months in a year. You can traverse across the river by a boat. The chirping of birds and pitter-patter of raindrops on the leaves will enchant you. It is truly a serene experience amid nature. The occasional sightings of snakes will fill you with awe for the vastness of Mother Nature.
A wide variety of wild animals and birds roam in the branches of trees of the Ratargul Swamp Forest. There are as many as seventy-three species of plants in the forest. Pithali, Arjuna, Chatim, Guti jam, Hijal, Karach, Varun, Murta, Cane, and Bot trees are some of them. Various types of snakes are also seen here. There are monkeys, water monitors, reptiles, mongooses, herons, water-fowls, egrets, kingfishers, parrots, swans, ducks, doves, bulbuls, pigeons, kites, hawks and vultures.
During the monsoon and post-monsoon season – July to October – is the best season to visit this swamp forest.
How to go
You can reach the forest from Dhaka by air, train, or bus up to Sylhet town. Then you can go to the spot by local bus. Local buses are available from Kadamtoli Bus Stand to Ratargul Swamp Forest. However, you can go to Ratargul within a very short time from Sylhet through Khadim Tea Estate and Khadimnagar National Park. You have to hire an engine-run local boat, commonly known as a trawler, to visit the swamp forest.
Malnichhera Tea Estate, Sylhet
The Malnichhera Tea Estate is the largest and first established tea garden in the subcontinent. The tea garden was built on 1,500 acres of land under the supervision of Lord Hudson in 1849. The tea garden has become a favorite place for tourists.
How to go
You have to go to Sylhet first from Dhaka by bus, train or plane. After that, you can easily go to Malnichhera Tea Estate by riding a rickshaw or CNG-run auto-rickshaw from anywhere in the city.
Lawachhara National Park, Moulvibazar
This reserved forest area of 1,250 hectares is located in Kamalganj and partially in Srimangal in Moulvibazar district. It is known as the tropical rainforest of the country. This national park is a unique sign of aesthetic beauty, full of biodiversity. Lawachhara is home to 460 species of rare plants, 20 species of mammals, 6 species of reptiles, and 240 species of birds. The beauty of the forest can be seen very closely while trekking.
How to go
One can travel from Dhaka to Moulvibazar by train or bus to reach Lawachhara.
Sreemangal
Green tea fields make Sreemangal a very beautiful and tourist natural place in Bangladesh. It is situated in the Moulvibazar district of Sylhet division. Sreemangal, known as the tea capital of Bangladesh, is also popular with tourists for Madhabpur Lake and Baikka Beel. Lawachara Rain Forest, Hum Hum Waterfall, and Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary are very close to Sreemangal.
How to go
You can travel to Srimangal easily by train or bus from Dhaka.
Panam Nagar, Narayanganj
Panam Nagar, also known as Panam City, is located at Sonargaon in Narayanganj. Panam Nagar covers an area of 20 square kilometers. It is also popularly known as the Lost City. The distance from Dhaka to Panam Nagar is about 43 km. Places to visit around Panam Nagar are the Folk and Crafts Museum, Goaldi Mosque, Bara Nagar, and Khas Nagar.
There are a total of 52 colonial buildings on both sides of Panam Nagar. They still stand as a piece of history.
How to go
You can visit Panam Nagar by bus, private car, or microbus from Dhaka. From Sonargaon Mograpara intersection of Dhaka-Chattogram highway, you can go to Panam Nagar from Mograpara by auto-rickshaw.
Sonargaon Folk Art and Crafts Museum
Sonargaon is about 26 kilometers from Dhaka. On March 12, 1975, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin established the Bangladesh Folk and Crafts Foundation to preserve the culture and folk arts of rural Bangladesh.
There are Sardar Bari, Zainul Abedin Historical Struggle Sculpture, Bangabandhu Historical Speech Bust Sculpture, Zainul Abedin Sculpture, Zainul Abedin Memorial Museum, and Crafts Village.
How to go
You can go to Sonargaon from anywhere in Dhaka by bus or car. You will go Mograpara bus stand. Then you can go to the museum by CNG-run auto-rickshaw.
Susang Durgapur, Netrokona
Susang Durgapur is located in Netrokona district, about 170 km north from Dhaka. It is blessed by charismatic natural beauty. Susang Durgapur, a piece of heaven, is a beautiful land of river, lake, forest and hillocks. It will surely win a prize for its scenic natural beauty which is very unique in the world.
Sada Matir Pahar’ (Hill of China Clay) is located at Bijoypur of Birisiri in the upazila. It is also known as white mud hill. Due to its unique pinkish colour, the hill looks different from regular ones. The calm and quiet area is known for the beauty of the Someshwari River.
Susang Durgapur is also rich in ethnic culture. Many ethnic groups like – Hajong, Garo, Achik and Mandi, etc. live here. There is an ethnic museum at Birisiri of Susang Durgapur. It offers insight into the history, traditions, languages, and culture of the various tribes in the area.
How to go
You can visit Netrokona by bus from Dhaka’s Mohakhali and by train from Kamalapur Railway Station or Airport Station. Then, you can take an auto-rickshaw or motorcycle to reach Susang Durgapur.
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