Bangladesh
Dec 26th, 2024 – Jan 1st, 2025
7 days · 6 nights
Wander Expeditions
5+ years group traveling
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival in Chittagong
- Welcome dinner if you arrive the day before and prepare for the days ahead. We also include this hotel night if you prefer to arrive the evening before. Starting from Chittagong, you can easily fly internationally there from hubs like Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, you can fly to Dhaka and then take a cheap domestic flight.
- Overnight: Chittagong
Day 1: Exploring Chittagong (27th Dec.)
- Arrival on the early morning flight from Abu Dhabi. Our expedition officially starts on the morning of December 27th. Our day begins with an exploration of the Shipbreaking Yard, an incredible location known as the forbidden world, where large ships are manually dismantled. Although we won't be able to enter, we can witness the activity from a distance. Next, we'll visit the Chandanpura Mosque and then head to the business capital of Chittagong to visit the beautifully maintained Second World War cemetery by the Commonwealth War Grave.
- Overnight in Chittagong.
Day 2: Sreemangal
- Day 2 will be packed with exciting activities, starting with a train ride from Chittagong to Brahmanbaria, followed by a drive to the Tea capital of Sreemangal. Here, we'll explore 120 tea gardens and visit three to four tribal communities. We'll also walk through tea gardens, visit tea workers' villages, and try the famous seven-layer tea at local stalls. Enjoy the sunset by the Fish Farms.
- Overnight in Sreemangal.
Day 3: Lawachara Forest Walk and Drive to Dhaka
- The fun continues with a visit to Lawachara Forest before breakfast to explore the sub-tropical rainforest and witness the rare hillock gibbons living on top of trees. Afternoon drive to Dhaka, with a sunset experience in Sadarghat (old Dhaka), followed by a transfer to the boat station to take an overnight boat to Barisal.
- Overnight: Boat to Barisal.
Day 4: Bagerhat Mosque and Barisal
- Our day begins with a visit to the floating market in Banoripara, known as Swarupkati, where boats are the main mode of transportation. We'll take a boat ride through narrow canals and witness everyday life, such as trading goods and other activities. We'll then explore Bagerhat UNESCO World Heritage mosque city, visiting the 60 dome mosque, a unique Turkish-designed mosque beautifully decorated.
- Late afternoon transfer to Jashore.
- Overnight in Jashore.
Day 5: Panam City
- We'll start the day with an early morning drive to Dhaka, crossing the mighty Padma Bridge, and then visit the old capital Sonargaon (Panam City), including the Sardar Bari palace. In the evening, we'll return to Dhaka.
- Overnight in Dhaka.
Day 6: Exploring Dhaka
- We'll explore Dhaka city in a local way, starting with the colorful early morning flower market, followed by visits to the Kawran Bazar wholesale vegetable and fish markets. Next, we'll take an Old Dhaka walk and rickshaw ride to explore the city dwellers' lifestyle, visiting Hindu Street and Star Mosque. The Pink Palace from colonial times is the prettiest building in Dhaka, where we'll take some pictures. Lastly, we'll visit the bustling river port Sadarghat, where a boat ride is a must to experience the hundreds of small boats crossing the river.
- Overnight in Dhaka.
Day 7: Fly out. (2nd January 2025)
- After breakfast, it's time for the worst moment of every expedition: saying goodbye. The expedition concludes, and we fly out.
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