Bangladesh Top Things To See

Dhaka's attractions
In Dhaka, the historic city and capital of Bangladesh (north central), visit the uncompleted 17th-century Lalbagh Fort, the stately Ahsan Manzil Palace and Museum (sometimes called the Pink Palace), the Chota Katra and some of its many mosques.

Sonargaon

The historic Sonargaon, about 25km (15 miles) southeast of Dhaka, is the capital of the region between the 13th and early 17th centuries. The area retains a number of historical buildings that include semi-derelict Hindu mansions and a folk-art museum.

Archaeology

Explore the archaeological sites of Paharpur, Mahasthanagarh and Sherpur, close to the town of Bogra in the country's northwest.

Bagerhat

Visit the town of Bagerhat in the southwest near Khulna, where there are many historic mosques in the surrounding area. The 15th-century Shait Gumbad, the so-called ‘Sixty-domed' Mosque, is the most well known. There are other impressive brick-built mosques nearby.

Maheskali
Island
Make the boat trip from Cox's Bazar across to Maheskali Island with its mixed Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist population. Take a rickshaw up the hill to the Hindu Adinath temple, from where there is a good panoramic view of the island.

Sylhet

In Sylhet pay a visit to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal, a 14th-century Sufi mystic. This is one of the holiest sites in the country and pilgrims come from all over Bangladesh to pay their respects.

Tamabil
Take in the splendid views at Tamabil, a border outpost on Sylhet-Shillong road, from where spectacular waterfalls across the Indian border can be seen. Zaflong is another scenic spot nearby, set amidst tea gardens and beautiful hills.

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