Bangladesh: A country less traveled
Bangladesh is a less known tourist destination. It is the least touristy destination in the world according to World Bank. Very few people know about the country. Even worse, people know all sorts of wrong things about it. Here you can know where it is located, it’s attractions, and why you are missing out if you are not planning to visit it right now!
Frequestly Asked Questions about Bangladesh
Where is Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is a beautiful country in south Asia bordering with India and Myanmar. It is surrounded by India in three sides and the Bay of Bengal in the south.
What are the main attractions?
Bangladesh has 3 UNESCO world heritage sites: Sundarbans – the largest mangrove swamp on earth, home of the last Bengal tigers; Sompur Mahabihar – the second largest Buddhist monastery south of Himalayas from 8th century; and Bagerhat – a 15th century Muslim city full of beautiful mosques.
It has the longest unbroken sandy beach in the world, many beautiful archaeological sites, endless tea plantations, beautiful rivers and canals in the the Ganges Delta, tranquilizing hilly region, and mostly one of the most friendliest and hospitable people on earth.
If you’ve seen enough of the first world, and want to experience some new culture, Bangladesh is for you. It is still fully unspoiled by the tourists, and is a great offbeat destination. If you love photography, this will be a paradise for you. Unlike other countries, people here love their photos to be taken and never ask for money.
Check out 13 best places to visit in Bangladesh for all the major tourists attractions in Bangladesh at a glance.
How is the security situation?
It is a safe and secured country compared to many other popular destinations. Here you can read what travelers say after visiting Bangladesh, most of whom are female western travelers:
- Bangladesh: A country with contrasts and diversity
– Janice Friend, USA - Bangladesh: A beautiful diverse country with so much to offer
– Judith Colston-Jones, UK - Our three weeks around Bangladesh
– Jackie Hulton, UK - My 11 days holiday in Bangladesh during security alert from the West
– Svetlana Suslova, Russia - Bangladesh: Off the tourist trails, and off the beaten track
– Hilary Heath-Caldwell, New Zealand - Traveler’s report on security situation in Bangladesh after 2016 attack
– Recent Western Travelers
How is the connection?
Bangladesh has a very good flight connection with all the middle-east countries, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Istanbul, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It will be very convenient to combine it with your holiday in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, or Thailand. If you are visiting Bhutan, Bangladesh is one of the couple of countries they have any connection with.
How to get visa?
Citizens of EU, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and some Asian countries can get visa on arrival for 30 days which takes just 10 minutes, and costs about $51. No need to submit any application before arrival, no question asked.
What is the best time to travel?
The country is most beautiful during monsoon (Jun-Aug) which is the best time for the adventurous people and the photographers. But for most travelers, winter (Oct-Mar) will be more suitable, as the weather will be cool and comfortable, and less humid. September will be a mixture of the both.
How expensive is it to travel Bangladesh?
It is a less expensive country to travel. An 8 days vacation with us will cost you only $785 including all accommodations, airport transfers, breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, site entrance tickets, air-conditioned car, driver, and English speaking guide. A meal will cost less then $5 in a local restaurant. Tea, soft drinks, and mineral water is cheap and available everywhere.
Fishing at Cox’s Bazar
A Mru festival in Bandarban
A typical Bangladeshi train
Who we are
We are Nijhoom Tours, a local tour operator in Bangladesh. We are specialists in organizing tours and excursions in Bangladesh for the foreign tourists.
Nijhoom Tours is the first TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award-winning tour operator in Bangladesh. We achieved this prestigious award in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 consecutively based on our clients’ ratings, for continuously providing outstanding service.
Our knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly staff and guides work behind the scenes and on the ground to open the door to a Bangladesh different from the one you thought you knew. A trip with us will broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of Bangladeshi traditions and culture.
Visit Bangladesh with us for an unforgettable experience! Often overlooked by tourists, we are one of South Asia’s hidden gems. Our amazingly hospitable people are waiting to welcome you to beautiful Bangladesh!
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What our clients say about us
The 12-day photography tour covered a lot go ground
- Roger Williams, Salisbury, UK
A wonderful trip with Nijhoom tours
- Svetlana Suslova, Moscow, Russia
It was a diverse and colorful, well organized trip
- Daniel Brennwald, Zurich, Switzerland
Particular highlights were the pre-festival practices
- Gemma Prosniewska, Ledbury, UK
The festival itself was an absolute highlight
- Sally Yeshin, Ross-on-Wye, UK
A truly unique experience
- Owen Gaughan, York, UK
Special thanks to the cook who prepared vegan meals for us
- Marko Bajec, Slovenia
The visits to the Hill Tribes were exceptionally good
- Christine Hall, London, UK
‘A heaven for photographers’ it is indeed!
- Karl Willson, Chichester, UK
An excellent way to get to know Bangladesh
- Lorraine Johnstone, North Yorkshire, UK
Bangladesh is so much more diverse than I had ever imagined
- Rosemary Ackland, London, UK
Both places are magical – Bagerhat and the Sundarbans
- Diego Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico
Like nothing you’ve seen before
- Frank Harrington, California, USA
One of My Best Vacations
- Raymond Perkins, Illinois, USA
I was particularly impressed with the food
- Linda Tabb, Illinois, USA
Photo opportunities are endless and at every corner
- Roger Williams, Salisbury, UK
A unique and rewarding country
- John Olver, Chester, UK
Had a small boat without engine in order not to scare off animals
- Cezar Dumitru, Bucharest, Romania
Perfect organization in a disorganized country
- Thomas Driemeyer, Berlin, Germany
It’s a shame that more people haven’t discovered Bangladesh
- Ila Roudebush, Sparks, NV, USA
We stumbled upon a tiger about to swim across the stream
- Bruce Kennedy, Canada
Bangladesh is amazing – wonderful people, great food, very safe
- Brian Warnke, Vancouver, Canada
Pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and curiosity of Bangladeshi people
- Kathryn Fern, Cheadle Hulme, United Kingdom
The people in Bangladesh were invariably cheerful and welcoming
- Richard Fairer, Worthing, United Kingdom
Found the photography opportunities in Bangladesh wonderful
- Julie Fulmer, New York City, NY, USA
Did not expect to see so many diverse cultures and ethnic groups
- Kawe Safavi-Bayet, Linz, Austria
We found Bangladesh remarkable and an example for other countries
- Juergen Richter, San Diego, CA, USA
We were the only visitors apart from a few local people
- Jane Nairne, London, United Kingdom
We were not expecting to fall in love with Bangladesh
- Stacey Osborn, Saint Louis, MO, USA
Bangladesh was the most beautiful country I have ever visited
- Eliane Thweatt, Houston, TX, USA
We had the boat in the Sundarbans to ourselves
- John DeGregorio, Louis, MO, USA
Sundarbans was such a serene experience
- Micky Schoenmaker, The Netherlands
We loved every minute on the boat in Sundarbans
- Morten Elm, Frederiksberg, Denmark
Bangladesh exceeded every one of my expectations and dreams
- Lesley Molyneux, Norwich, United Kingdom
Wonderful experience for anyone wanting to do something different
- Dirk Damrau, London, UK
We saw a lot of wildlife on the small boat rides
- Ronald Harvey, London, UK
The people in Bangladesh were exceptionally friendly
- Guenther Eichhorn, Arizona, USA
Put Bangladesh on your must see list
- Anne Taylor, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Glory of Bangladesh tour was a glorious experience
- Nancy Wiesenfeld, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Must see Sundarban tour
- Julie Knell, Patea, New Zealand
A Great Bangladesh Tour
- James Haley, United Kingdom
People were very friendly, wanting to take our photos
- Karen Fraser, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Road Less Traveled? Try Bangladesh
- Quazi Ahmed, Ohio, USA
Glories of Glorious Bangladesh
- Christine Franklin, Sheffield, United Kingdom
In Bangladesh, we never once felt compromised or fearful
- Deborah Blenkarn, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
The friendliness of the Bangladeshi people made the tour a more rewarding experience
- Terrance Marshall, Hamilton, Canada
Provided many opportunities to take photographs of local people
- Kathleen Hansen, Bowen, Australia
Rocket and classic package to UNESCO sites
- Adrian Meister, Switzerland
Full-On Fantastic!
- Dinah Hill, Abingdon, United Kingdom
Rocket and Sundarbans Tour 6 Days
- Lisa Buckley, New York, USA
A fantastic experience off the beaten path
- Samuel Gomberg, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Bangladesh Experience
- Steven Finch, Perth, Australia
Bangladesh in all its Glory!
- Helen & Stephen Wilkes, Worcester, United Kingdom
Sundarbans Tour with Rocket
- Steven Owad-Jones, Australia
Beautiful tour to undiscovered treasures of Bangladesh
- Gabriele Grossenbacher, Bern, Switzerland
Best Decision I Made
- Peter Kubisewsky, Waterloo, Canada
Highlights of Bangladesh
- Michael O'Reilly, Brisbane, Australia
A great way to explore Bangladesh
- Jennifer W., Vancouver, Canada
Expertly planned and exciting: flawless
- Benjamin Thomas, Herts, United Kingdom
Great Sunderban tour
- Christian Rassi, Germany
Great Trip
- Stephen Homrich, Florida, USA
23 days travel in Bangladesh
- Kirsten & Jan Christoffersen, Bergen, Norway
Well planned
- Howard Rosen, New York City, USA
Truly the best trip we have ever done all over the world
- Gary LeClair, Springfield, OR, USA
26 day tailor-made holiday to Bangladesh
- Sally Jackson, Devon, United Kingdom
Bangladesh! Why not?
- Gan Hui Hoon, Singapore
A most interesting trip
- John Clearwater, Auckland, New Zealand
Sundarban Excursion with Rocket
- Lisa Baker, Waihi Beach, New Zealand
6 day tour to Bangladesh with Nijhoom Tours
- Thomas Rickert, Georgia, USA
18 Day Best of Bangladesh Tour
- Deirdre Cockcroft, Salisbury, United Kingdom
Best of Bangladesh: 18 days
- Susan Bicknell, London, United Kingdom
Bangladesh – a beautiful country with colourful, friendly, smiling people
- Judith Colston-Jones, Netherlands
A three week tour around Bangladesh
- Jackie Hulton, London, United Kingdom
Wonderful country, wonderful people
- Michael Kendall, Ascot, United Kingdom
An amazing tour organiser
- Ilonca Raymond, Cambridge, New Zealand
5 Days in Bangladesh with excellent tour service
- John Skovron, Washington, USA
11 days in beautiful Bangladesh
- Hilde Steen, Kristiansand, Norway
Six days tour in the Sundurbans
- Eva Rohland, Berlin, Germany
Exploring Bangladesh Tour 22 Days
- John Cormack, Newcastle, United Kingdom
18 days Tour throughout Bangladesh
- Simon Roozendaal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Another amazing trip with Nijhoom Tours
- Helen Reynolds, Northants, United Kingdom
Fabulous choice for touring Bangladesh
- Svetlana Suslova, Moscow, Russia
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