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Situated in southern Asia is the country of Bangladesh. This is one of the world’s poorest countries and also one of the most heavily populated countries, but this should not put visitors off coming. There is an array of things to see and do here and with such welcoming and friendly locals the experience becomes far more pleasant.

There are several international airports in Bangladesh though the main gateway to country for flights from the UK and around the world is Zia International Airport (airport code: DAC) in the capital, Dhaka. Flights to Bangladesh from the UK are available with numerous airlines, though none are direct. One stop flights are offered with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Thai Airways International, Qantas and Kuwait Airways. Emirates and Qatar Airways flights are from London Gatwick, whilst all others are from London Heathrow.

The Tourist Attractions of Bangladesh

Dhaka

The capital and largest city of Bangladesh is Dhaka. This is a somewhat hectic city, full of people and full of rickshaws! Still, these do make an interesting and affordable way of getting around the city!

There are many interesting buildings to see in Dhaka including many religious buildings. The majority of the population of Bangladesh is Muslim so there are hundreds of mosques here, the most notable of which are the Seven Domed Mosque and the Star Mosque amongst others. There are also Hindu temples such as the 11th century Dhakeshwari Temple and churches like the Armenian Church built in 1781. There are Buddhist Temples to be seen too.

Other places of interest include the Lalbagh Fort, built around 1678, and which features several important monuments. Numerous museums around the city inform visitors of the history of Bangaldesh and other related subjects whilst other notable attractions are the Dhaka Zoo, the huge National Park, and the Botanical Garden.

The Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is the world’s largest coastal mangrove belt and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rather than just being mangrove forests though, the Sundarbans also contains jungle areas and has been a wildlife sanctuary since 1966. One of the prominent species here is the Royal Bengal Tiger – it’s estimated there are about 400 of them, so you may be lucky enough to spot one though the chances of seeing one of the 30,000 spotted deer are far higher! Many other species call this home too including saltwater crocodiles, leopards, King Cobras and primates. The best way to experience the Sundarbans is by joining a safari tour which can be organised from Dhaka.

Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar is the most popular beach resort in Bangladesh and though it is nice here, most Western visitors would not visit to enjoy the beach, in fact you should expect to stay fully clothed! This is where many of the country’s more affluent residents come to enjoy themselves and it is full of large concrete hotels. You may want to visit for the different experience, then prefer to move on somewhere quieter. About 19 miles away is Inani Beach – this is the world’s longest and widest beach spreading for over 100 miles! Also in the area of Inani Beach is Himchari with its hills and waterfalls which are very picturesque.

When Should You Visit Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has three seasons which are dictated by its tropical monsoon climate. Avoid visiting in June to September as this is the monsoon season, but most other times of the year can be nice. Winter, from October to March, is generally mild whilst summers, from March to June, are hot and humid.

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