7-Day Bangladesh Itinerary: Dhaka, Sreemangal & Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh rewards curious travellers: a historic capital, green tea country in the north-east and one of the world's longest beaches.

Day by day

1. Day 1 · Dhaka

   Arrive, evening rickshaw ride around Old Dhaka.

2. Day 2 · Dhaka

   Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (the Pink Palace) and Sadarghat river port.

3. Day 3 · Sreemangal

   Train or drive to Sreemangal; walk through the tea gardens.

4. Day 4 · Sreemangal

   Lawachara forest and the famous seven-layer tea.

5. Day 5 · Cox's Bazar

   Fly to Cox's Bazar; sunset on the beach.

6. Day 6 · Cox's Bazar

   Marine Drive to Himchari waterfall and Inani beach.

7. Day 7 · Dhaka

   Fly back to Dhaka and home.

Vegetarian, Jain & halal food

Food is halal throughout. Vegetarians do well with bhorta (mashed vegetables), dal, khichuri and vegetable curries; ask for no fish, as fish paste is common.

Travelling with kids or parents

Dhaka's traffic is heavy: plan one main sight per half-day and use app cars. Domestic flights save long road journeys with children or parents.

Good to know

• Dress modestly, especially outside Dhaka.
• Carry cash (taka) outside big cities.
• November to February is the most comfortable season.

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