A trip to Bangladesh is quite an exotic decision for a vacation, but this country is all the more interesting for sophisticated tourists. Bangladesh is distinguished by an amazing mix of nations, cultures, religions. The country's vibrant colors flare up at numerous Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim holidays and festivals. By mixing several calendars, representatives of several faiths often participate in the processions, creating the feeling of an endless carnival.
Bangladesh has amazingly beautiful nature, a rich variety of fauna and flora, which can be found in the Sundarban, Chittagong and Madhuryur National Parks. The local seaside resort of Cox's Bazar is 200 km away. almost deserted beaches washed by the warm waters of the Bay of Bengal. In the capital of the state, Dhaka, colorful oriental bazaars are noisy and more than 700 mosques call to prayer, while ancient Buddhist monasteries hide in the mangrove forests, where the traveler will not be denied an overnight stay.
Tourism infrastructure in Bangladesh is not yet very well developed. Comfortable 4 * and 5 * hotels are located in Dhaka and Chittagong, in other places you can count on a more or less decent "guest house". In the remote regions of the country, there is practically no housing suitable for tourists, but foreigners rarely visit these regions.
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What to see in Bangladesh?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Vihara in Paharpur
It is the largest Hindu vihara (monastery) on the entire continent. It was founded in the VIII century. under the ruler Dharmapala. With the spread of Islam, the vihara was abandoned for many centuries, but in the 20th century. restored at the expense of UNESCO. The complex covers a large area of more than 85 hectares; on its territory there is a stupa with 177 monastic cells. The walls are lined with terracotta plates depicting Buddha.
Sundarban Mangrove Forest
The Sundarban is believed to be the largest mangrove forest in the world. The name comes from the sundry tree, which reaches over 20 meters in length. In the past, the impenetrable thicket served as a refuge for both Portuguese pirates and rebels fighting the British Empire. Now a large area of the forest is occupied by a national park, where Bengal tigers and other rare protected animals are found.
City of mosques Bagerhat
Located in the south of Bangladesh. There are more than 2 thousand mosques here, many of them are taken under the protection of UNESCO as a historically significant heritage. Bagerhat is located in a very picturesque area in the middle of expressive tropical nature. The city was founded by the Islamic educator and commander Ulug Khan Jahan, who is canonized in the Muslim confession for his successful work in converting the local population to Islam.
Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
This mosque was built at the end of the 18th century in Dhaka. The interior is constantly repeating the theme of stars - they decorate the walls and decorative panels. In the XX century, the temple was restored at the expense of the local philanthropist Ali Jean Bepari. Chinese ceramics were used in the finishing works, which made the mosque unique in terms of artistic value.
Fort Lalbagh
Located in the city of Dhaka, on the banks of the Buriganga River. It is a palace-fortress in the architectural style of the Great Mughals. It was founded at the end of the 17th century. Prince Muhammad Azama. The successor to the ruler did not continue construction, as he considered this place ominous due to the premature death of his beloved daughter Pari Bibi.
Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque
Outwardly, it somewhat resembles Fort Lalbagh, since one architectural style was used during the construction. The temple is open to tourists; even women of other religions can admire its decoration after receiving special permission. The mosque is one of the many centers of Islamic culture in Bangladesh.
Ahsan Manzil Pink Palace
The building is one of the most significant sights of the capital. It was built in 1969 in the style of the so-called "Indo-Saracen Renaissance". Now it houses the Bangladeshi National Museum. Around the palace there is a small cozy garden, where calmness and comfort reigns, in contrast to the dirty busy street right behind the fence.
Shiva temple
Hindu shrine, which is a three-tiered building topped with openwork stone spiers. The concept of the temple demonstrates the abundance and luxury that Shiva bestows on his followers. The surviving sculptures symbolize the mercy of the deity, which he is able to give to people.
Govinda temple
Another Hindu temple of the 19th century, located near the border with India. It is dedicated to one of the many deities of the Hindu pantheon - Govinda (one of the names of Vishnu / Krishna). The building is decorated with decorative towers and terracotta bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Hindu epic.
Bangabandhu bridge
One of the longest bridges in Asia across the river. Yamuna. Before the construction of this bridge, the river actually divided Bangladesh into two territories, which were rather loosely connected with each other. The bridge is about 5 km long, more than 18 meters wide, and consists of 47 spans. Rail and road transport can move along it.
Lake Kaptai
A body of water where perches weighing up to 50 kg live. and tourists can scuba dive to swim in the "lotus forest" (during the flowering period, the water surface is partially covered with these flowering plants). On the banks there are several mansions of maharajas, built several centuries ago; Buddhist monasteries and mosques are nearby.
Saint Martin Island
It is located in the very south of the country and is a classic tropical landscape from a postcard - bamboo huts, palm trees, fishing boats. They get to the island by boat, which runs from the border town of Tecanfa. The surrounding area can be turbulent due to refugees whose campgrounds meet on their way to the island.
Cuacata beach
Magnificent panoramic beach at the southern tip of Bangladesh. Here, tourists can contemplate stunning sunsets and sunrises while enjoying their vacation on the beige and pink sand. The Magni Purnima and Rash Purnima festivals are held annually on Kuakata, attracting hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. At this time, life on the beach is in full swing - fairs, mass chants and ablutions are held.
Cox's Bazar Beach
Located in the resort region of Bangladesh near the border with Myanmar. The total length is approximately 200 km, which makes it the longest beach in the world. In 2009, Cox's Bazar was recognized as one of the seven "new wonders of the world" by a worldwide vote. Despite the beauty of the places, the infrastructure is poorly developed, so mainly local residents rest here.
Madhabkunda waterfall
The largest waterfall in the country, attracting tourists with its beauty. It is located in a picturesque rocky gorge among tropical vegetation. Tons of water rush down from a height and form a small lake at the foot of the waterfall, where it is very convenient to stop for a picnic and admire the surroundings.
