Eager to add Bangladesh to your travel bucket list of undiscovered gems? If so, these beautiful places in Bangladesh will help you plan a travel itinerary packed with ancient history, vibrant culture, and raw beauty.
Bangladesh has so much to offer for nature lovers, foodies, and intrepid adventurers alike. While still relatively unknown to travelers outside of Asia, those looking for a truly unforgettable trip to a place draped in both natural and human-made beauty should take some time to learn more about this vast, diverse place and what it has to offer.
So let us start with Bangladesh’s showstoppers, and find out more about this majestic country through 14 of its most beautiful places, guided by a local writer.
Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Bangladesh
dhaka
Oh, Old Dhaka! Sitting on the bank of the Buriganga River, Old Dhaka’s rich culture and heritage are reflected in both its architecture and the lifestyle of the city’s population. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, and the southernmost region of the city is called Old Dhaka.
Among the landmarks in Old Dhaka, the Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manjil are two of the most visited sites. The former is an incomplete fort from Mughal times. The latter housed the Nawabs and is built upon the rich Mughal architectural principles.
The Tara Mosque, Rose Garden Palace, Christian Cemetery at Wari, and Bahadur Shah Park all come with their own fascinating history and are must-visit places if you are in the area.
Don’t forget to visit the University of Dhaka campus which spans six hundred acres of land. The Faculty of Science building is called Curzon Hall, named after Lord Curzon, and consists of a unique mix of Mughal and European architecture.