Arrival in Dhaka – Welcome to Bangladesh!

Bangladesh is a vibrant destination known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes and warm hospitality. Visitors can explore From Ancient Stones to Tea Hills – A Journey through Bangladesh’s Past and Present. With a mix of natural beauty and cultural depth, Bangladesh offers a unique and memorable travel experience.

Pick-up at the Dhaka Airport and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle together with your English peaking assistance. Time at leisure.

Overnight in Dhaka

Meal(s): –

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of touring Dhaka by private vehicle together with your English-speaking guide.

Explore life and sites of chaotic Old Dhaka. Visit the key attractions like Lalbagh Fort – the Moghul Fort, Ahsan Manzil – the Pink Palace of Dhaka, Star Mosque – the Mogul Mosque, and the Armenian Church from the 16^th century.

We will proceed to the Sadarghat River Port and enjoy local boat cruise on the Buriganga River and explore the busy activities on both sides of the river.

Afterwards we will continue our discovery tour and ride a rickshaw in the chaotic and narrow streets of Old Dhaka. Get to know the people and the history during this tour of Old Dhaka. We will show you most of the attractions in Old Dhaka and if you are visiting Bangladesh for the first time, Old Dhaka is a must in order to understand the heritage, the culture and the way of life in Bangladesh’s capital.

Highlights: National Mosque, Ahsan Manzil (16^th century), Dhakeshwari Temple (13^th century), Lalbagh Mughal Fort and Star Mosque (16^th century), Central Shahid Minar, Curzon Hall, National Museum, Parliament House etc.

Free time for some shopping.

Overnight in Dhaka

Meal(s): Breakfast

Pick up from hotel at 08:30am and drive to Bogra (200 km / ca. 6 hrs.).

Upon arrival, check into the hotel and freshen-up. After lunch we will visit the sites in Mahasthangarh. We will take you to several well-known sites, such as the Citadel, Vasu Bihar, Gokul Medh, Bihar Dhap and the Mahasthangarh Museum.

Overnight in Bogra

Meal(s): Breakfast + Local style lunch

After breakfast we will drive to Paharpur (80 km / 2 hrs.) and visit Sompur Mahavihara and the Paharpur Museum.

Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7^th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12^th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery-city represents a unique artistic achievement. With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of carved decoration, it influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia.

After lunch at Paharpur, drive back to Bogra and visit a local village bazaar on the way.

Overnight in Bogra

Meal(s): Breakfast

Pick up 8:30am

Morning breakfast at hotel and check out from hotel.

Drive back to Dhaka (5-6hrs) and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Sylhet. After arrival receive by guide and transfer to the hotel. Remaining time of the day free at leisure.

Overnight in Sylhet

Meal(s): Breakfast + Local style Lunch

Pick Up 09:00am

Morning, after breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and you will proceed towards Srimangal. (ca. 60 km from Sylhet City / 1.5 hrs driving time).

Srimangal, the tea capital of Bangladesh, having most of the tea gardens of the country, is called “The land of two leaves and a bud”. The largest tea garden in the world is situated here. There are terraced tea gardens and pineapple, rubber, and lemon plantation. It is more beautiful in the rainy season to stay at Srimangal having the highest rainfall in Bangladesh and the place has a mystic look.

Today for a trek through Lawachara National Park. This is the best time for a unique experience and to observe wildlife. The endangered Hoolock Gibbon lives in the high trees of this park and if you are lucky you will see some, though you will most certainly hear them first! A delightful walk around winding tracks and across small streams before visiting a tribal village deep in the forest makes this excursion extra special

Overnight in Srimangal

Meal(s): Breakfast

Check out after breakfast Our local guide will pick you up from and visit to the stunning Ratargul Swamp Forest, including a peaceful local boat ride through the forest canals. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Indian border at Shada Pathor, where you can enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear river alongside locals and witness traditional stone collection activities. Later evening transfer to Sylet airport and fly back to Dhaka. Arrival Dhaka and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Dhaka

Meal(s): Breakfast

Time at leisure until check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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Meal(s): Breakfast