Must-see attractions in Bangladesh

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    Kantanagar Temple

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Set amidst gorgeous countryside, the vault-roofed rouge sandcastle of Kantanagar Temple, also known locally as Kantaji, is a stunning piece of religious…

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    Somapuri Vihara

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    The hulking 20m-high remains of a 1300-year-old red-brick stupa form the central attraction of the vast monastery complex at Somapuri Vihara. Shaped like…

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Exterior of the Sixty Dome Mosque (Sha Gombuj Moshjid), a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Shait Gumbad Mosque

    Bangladesh

    Built in 1459 (the same year Khan Jahan Ali died), the famous Shait Gumbad Mosque is the largest and most magnificent traditional mosque in the country…

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    Varendra Research Museum

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    This gem of a museum is tucked away in an unassuming building on a quiet street, but can easily take up half a day of your time. Founded in 1910 with the…

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    Natore Rajbari

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    One of the oldest rajbaris in Bangladesh (dating from the early 1700s), the magnificent but dilapidated Natore Rajbari was once the nerve-centre of…

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    Lowacherra National Park

    Srimangal & Around

    This wonderful patch of tropical semi-evergreen forest, around 8km east of Srimangal, provides some lovely forest walks and also your best chance of…

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    Tajhat Palace

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    The flamboyant and delightfully maintained Tajhat Palace is arguably one of the finest rajbaris in Bangladesh. The palace was constructed in the 19th…

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    Khania Dighi Mosque

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    About 750m beyond the turn-off for Darasbari Mosque, turn right at the bus stand and keep walking for around 250m until you see a sign directing you off…

  • Sadarghat

    Dhaka

    Running calmly through the centre of Old Dhaka, the Buriganga River is the muddy artery of Dhaka and the very lifeblood of both this city and the nation…

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    Shankharia Bazar

    Dhaka

    Clouds of incense and a bursting paintbox of colours signal a welcome to so-called Hindu Street. Lined on either side with old houses, garlands of lurid…

  • Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal

    Sylhet

    This fascinating and atmospheric shrine of the revered 14th-century Sufi saint Shah Jalal is one of Bangladesh's biggest pilgrimage sites. Housing a…

  • Shrine of Lalon Shah

    Bangladesh

    For both foreigners as well as Bangladeshi tourists, the white onion-domed shrine of musician and poet Lalon Shah is the main reason for visiting Kushtia…

  • Bashor Ghar

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Possibly the grandest of Mahasthangarh's historic sites, this lofty and multi-tiered red-brick pavilion dates back to around the 7th century, although it…

  • Ram Sagar

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Commissioned in 1750 by Raja Ramnath, a local landlord, this placid and expansive reservoir is nearly a kilometre long and sits at the heart of the…

  • Shiva Temple

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Built in 1823, the towering Shiva Temple sits at the entrance to Puthia village, overlooking a pond. It’s an excellent example of the pancha-ratna (five…

  • Chhoto Sona Masjid

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Built between 1493 and 1526, the well-preserved ‘Small Golden Mosque’ is oddly named, given that it’s actually jet black with just patches of terracotta…

  • Ferry Piers

    Bangladesh

    Particularly atmospheric in the evenings, when dramatically lit and boldly painted launches depart from adjoining ghats, the piers are a wonderful place…

  • Govinda Temple

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Arguably the most startling monument in Puthia village is the Govinda Temple, located inside the palace, on the left-hand side of the inner courtyard…

  • Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali

    Bangladesh

    A place of active worship, Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb is the only monument in Bagerhat that still retains its original cupolas (domed ceilings). The cenotaph…

  • Madhu Kunj

    Bangladesh

    This well-kept building and garden complex was the family home of revered 19th-century Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt (1824–73), who is known to…

  • Ramnagar

    Srimangal & Around

    The closest Manipuri village to Srimangal is Ramnagar. Local tours will usually include a trip here, but you can also walk here yourself. Of all the…

  • Kuthibari

    Bangladesh

    Kuthibari is the former residence of Bengal’s most famous poet, Rabindranath Tagore. It was built in the mid-19th century and Tagore lived here for over…

  • Dolubari

    Srimangal & Around

    The best-known Tripura village near Srimangal is Dolubari. It’s an hour's walk or a Tk 100 CNG ride northeast of town through some gorgeous countryside…

  • Rabindranath Memorial Museum

    Bangladesh

    A picture of poise and prettiness, this recently restored building belonged to the in-laws of Bengali poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It's…

  • Chachra Shiv Mandir

    Bangladesh

    About 3km down the road to Khulna, this quaint and delightful 18th-century temple is certainly worth an excursion out of Jessore's urban mess. Dedicated…

  • National Museum

    Dhaka

    The excellent National Museum, sprawling over several floors, begins with the geological formation of Bangladesh, whisks you through a rundown of the…

  • Tribal Bazar

    Chittagong Hill Tracts

    Bandarban has a small street market most days, but the place really throngs on Sunday and Wednesday when traders come in from across the district to buy…

  • Ronvijoypur Mosque

    Bangladesh

    Located on the street that leads directly north from the turn-off to Thakur Dighi, this splendidly chunky 15th-century mosque is singularly impressive. It…

  • Singar Mosque

    Bangladesh

    Singar Mosque, across the main road from Shait Gumbad, is easy to find, but offers less of an adventure to get to. Despite its modest size, however, it's…

  • Finlays Tea Estate

    Srimangal & Around

    The sprawling Finlays Tea Estate, just on the edge of Srimangal, is easily accessible, and you can step into the bushes and interact with tea pickers once…

  • Zareen Tea Estate

    Srimangal & Around

    Zareen Tea Estate is home to the renowned Ispahani tea that is loved and consumed in copious quantities across Bangladesh. The glistening plantations lie…

  • Zia Memorial Museum

    Chittagong

    This museum is rather unexpectedly housed in a mock-Tudor mansion. Among its much-revered collection is the microphone and transmitter with which…

  • Kaptai Lake

    Kaptai Lake

    Rangamati

    Dotted with islands, Kaptai is Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, created in 1960 for a hydroelectric project. It's a beautiful spot, and very popular…

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    Lalbagh Fort

    Dhaka

    The half-completed Lalbagh Fort and its well-tended gardens are an excuse to escape Old Dhaka’s hustle and bustle for an hour or so. The fort is…

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    Painam Nagar

    Bangladesh

    Constructed almost entirely between 1895 and 1905 on a small segment of the ancient capital city, the tiny settlement of Painam Nagar consists of a single…

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    Ahsan Manzil

    Dhaka

    Dating from 1872, the must-see Pink Palace was built on the site of an old French factory by Nawab Abdul Ghani, the city’s wealthiest zamindar (landowner)…

  • Citadel

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Running along the left of the road as you walk from Mahasthangarh town towards the museum, the Citadel – or what’s left of it – forms a rough rectangle…

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    Botanical Gardens

    Dhaka

    The shady, tranquil botanical gardens, stretch over 40 hectares and contain over 1000 species of local and foreign plants, as well as lots of birdlife…

  • China Clay Hills

    Bangladesh

    The cool turquoise waters beside the China Clay Hills (really little more than low mounds) make for an extremely photogenic spot, and a lovely place for a…

  • Muktagacha Rajbari

    Bangladesh

    Spread over 10 acres, the rajbari here is a special estate, even in disrepair. The main structure is bedecked with Corinthian columns, high parapets and…

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