Bangladesh Tours & Holidays

1. Be considerate of Bangladesh’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
2. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
3. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
4. Make an effort to learn some Bengali before you go. Locals will appreciate the effort
5. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
6. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
7. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, especially children.

Bangladesh is sort of divided into three broad regions. There’s the huge Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, the Madhupur plateau and the Barind plateau. Most of Bangladesh is criss-crossed by rivers and flood plains, with rice and tea paddies rising on the evergreen hills in the northeast and southeast of the country.

The perfect time to visit Bangladesh is in the ‘cool’ season, usually November through to February. Bangladesh runs to a pretty strict monsoonal timetable, and that’s the real part of year you need to avoid. After that the rains cease, the humidity cools off and festivals kick off around the country. It is peak tourist season, but with the tourism industry still in its infancy you shouldn’t get the crowds of India or South East Asia.

1. Fewer crowds

Tourism is beginning to boom in Bangladesh. This means that, although infrastructure can be limited in some of the rural areas, you’ll get a much more authentic experience – one without the hordes of photo-snapping tourists that crowd the neighbouring countries of India, Burma and Nepal.

2. Delicious food

Bangladeshi food has already conquered its own small section of London (Brick Lane) and for good reason. It shares a flavour palette with India, but with a bigger focus on fish and fiery curry pastes. Make sure to feast on plenty of Vuna Khichuri (rice, dal and beef) in Ghoroa and the succulent beefsteaks in Mukta Biriani.

3. Nature at its finest

Not many people realise that Bangladesh is home to the world’s biggest mangrove forest and the world’s largest river delta. There are over 50 nature reserves across the country, filled with Bengal Tigers (the national animal of Bangladesh), crocodiles, water elephants, leopards and black panthers. The country has gone to great lengths to preserve its natural heritage, and travellers are now reaping the benefit.

4. Friendly locals

Because Bangladesh hasn’t yet boomed like many countries in southern Asia, the site of a traveller is still a bit of a rarity for many of the country’s rural population. Don’t be surprised if you’re stopped on the street and asked about your life story or invited inside for a quick snack. Bangladeshis take their hospitality seriously.

5. Water world

With over 700 waterways crisscrossing the country, Bangladesh is a water-lover’s paradise. If you’ve always dreamed of sculling along jungle backwaters or sailing out on a tranquil Asian lake, this is where you come. You could spend a happy few months cruising the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta alone.