Best time to visit
The country experiences a transition season during March and April that attributes to winter and more pleasant climate conditions. So it is considered that around March and April is the best time to visit Bangladesh.
Best places to visit in that country
1. Saint Martin Island
It is the only coral island of Bangladesh which offers attractions. The water around on this island is emerald green that always invites everyone to join for a relaxing bath. It is a quiet, beautiful beach that offers extraordinary scenarios to the visitors. The tourists can enjoy and experience a lot of the pleasant and fascinating activities here like, exploring the sandy beach, scuba diving, chera dwip, and also you can enjoy their delicious local fresh seafood.
2. Sundarban
The Sundarbans mangrove forest is one of the largest such forests in the world. The area is known for its wide range of wildlife, including 260 bird species, semi-aquatic tigers greatly known as the Bengal tiger, and other threatened species such as the estuarine crocodile and the Indian python. If you love more thrill while doing adventure then Sundarban highly recommends to you.
3. Rangamati
Rangamati is covered with green hills, lakes, and rivers. Rangamati is considered the Lake City of Bangladesh because of the breathtaking view of Kaptai Lake. The Kaptai Lake with its splendid setting of luxuriant green and landscape and scenic greatness makes the tourist retreat. The natural beauty and fresh air will give you amazing feelings, there are a lot of beautiful spots in Rangamati such as Tribal Museum, Shuvolong Falls, Hanging Bridge, Rajban Bihar Pagoda, Kaptai National Park, Chakma Royal Palace, Peda Ting Ting, and DC Bungalow Area. The culture and various traditions in this place will give you an exciting experience. The beauty of the hilly areas, lake, and greeny location will provide an indescribable feeling to go very near to nature.
4. Sylhet
Sylhet is one of the oldest cities in Bangladesh, that’s why this city encounters a number of tourists visit every year. The city is well known for its tropical forests and tea gardens. This place will let you experience visiting the Khasi Tribe, a tribe that is ruled by women and you can dress up in local attire. You can also experience camp on the riverbank, having a boat trip, and also a local cooking class. Sylhet is also known as the city of Saints, with the mausoleum of the great saint Hazrat Shah Jalal.
- Dhaka
Visit Bangladesh without visiting Dhaka is incomplete. Dhaka is the largest and also the capital city of Bangladesh. Dhaka has many interesting sites to visit from Munghal to Colonial. When you want to know about Dhaka city, it is recommended to explore the back-streets of Dhaka city. Some places in this old city carry the history of the hundred years, so while walking you could also take a picture in the street for it has had beautiful views. There are a lot of best and amazing things and places to experience in Dhaka.
- Chittagong Hills-Tracts
Chittagong Hill-Tract is naturally a beautiful place. It is also home to many tribal groups of Bangladesh. In the Chittagong Hill Tracts, there are many pleasant places such as natural hill, landscape, natural lakes, inherent view, inherent river, and there tribal and indigenous culture, traditions, lifestyles, religion, and more. This is one of the perfect choices to go to for the tourist who loves does adventure, and who adore nature.
Do you need vaccine to travel?
Yes, vaccines are recommended or required for when you are entering other countries; Vaccines protect travelers from serious diseases. The health care recommends that you must do vaccines for the safety of everyone.
How to stay safe?
- Women travelers should always dress modestly to respect local culture. If you’re travelling by bus, avoid travelling at night, particularly if you are alone.
- Keep valuables hidden and well concealed from others.
- Keep your bags and belongings on you at all times when riding local transport.
- Avoid falling asleep on short-distance crowded buses.
- Avoid flashing money around be cautious when you open your wallet in markets.
- Hold bags in front of you and don’t place them on the ground when you are in restaurants or street stalls
- Keep a watchful eye on your things while travelling.
What to pack when traveling?
Here are some essential you need to pack when travelling
- Passport
- Phone charger / portable phone charger
- Euros
- Chargers and Adaptors or Universal Power Adopter
- Day pack
- Flip flops for the hostel bathrooms
- Water bottle
- Socks
- Power bank
- Hat
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes/Sandals
- Underwear
- Sun cream
- Medicines / painkillers
- Any paperwork you may need
Do’s and don’ts in that country?
Do’s
- Ask permission before taking a picture
- Pay respect to the locals.
- Dress decently; locals are not accustomed to western dress up.
- Be respectful to the elders.
- Drink battle water only.
- Always take off your shoes while visiting Mosques and Temples.
- Use right hand to give and receive.
- Ask cell phone in local in case you are in trouble.
Don’ts
- Do not criticize or joke about anything that may offend a Bangladeshi’s national.
- Don’t underestimate the locals.
- Don’t use your left hand to pay anyone or to give anything
- Ladies must not smoke in public
- Don’t take alcohol in public.
- Drunkenness in public
- Kissing in public
- Public display of wealth must be avoided.
- Must not take picture without their permission.
People in Bangladesh welcome foreigners everywhere and try to help them in any way possible. Be gentle in any way when visiting another country and respect their culture and what they do in their country.
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