The best of Bangladesh (সোনার বাংলা)
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
DAY 1: Kolkata to Benapole border 88 km and 3/ 4 hour drive
In the morning arrive Haridaspur border. After completing both side border formalities, Bangladeshi guide will receive you at Benapole. Lunch on the way. Then start drive to Sagardari (70 km and 02 hour drive). Visit the house of Michael Modhusudan Datta. Over night at Jessore.
DAY 2: Jessore to Dhaka via Kushtia 370 km and 11/12 hour Drive
In the morning drive to Kushtia Visit the Akhra of Lalon Shah. Drive to Rabindanath Thakur Kuthibari at Shelaidah. After visiting Kuthibari drive continue to Dhaka. Arrive Dhaka at evening. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Dhaka.
DAY 3: Dhaka
In the morning we will go to the Shahid minar (Central Shaheed Minar/Language Martyr's Monument) with thousands of people to respect and honor the martyrs. Then visit Dhaka University, Ramna Kalibari. visit House of Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman (Outside view), Dhakeswari Temple, Overnight at Dhaka
DAY 4: Dhaka to Chittagong, 325 km via Barodi, 10/11 Hours drive
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for Nuwara Eliya. travel time approx 05 hours. Lunch at Restaurant. Later proceed for Seetha Mata Temple & Asoka Vatika. Later Gregory Lake & Boat Ride. In evening Dinner, Overnight stay at Hotel. After breakfast drive to Chittagong. On the way visit Baba Loknath Bramhachari Ashram at Barodi. Drive to Chittagong. Overnight at Chittagong.
DAY 5: Chittagong to Rangamati, 90 km and 3 hours drive
In the morning visit Chatteswari temple, Second World War cemetery then drive to Rangamati. Arrive Rangamati, board on boat and start boating (Engine boat) on largest man-made Kaptai Lake (680 Square km), Evening visit the tribal handicrafts shop or free activity. Overnight at Rangamati.
DAY 6: Rangamati to Cox’sbazar, 250 km and 8/9 hours drive
In the morning(7.30 am) drive to Cox’sbazar (Longest Sea beach in the world, 120 km)- the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Free time at beach. Enjoy the fascinating sunset from the beach. Overnight at Cox’sbazar.
DAY 7: Saint Martin Island day trip
In the early morning (6.00 a.m. ) drive to Teknaf (Cox’sbazar to Teknaf 90 km and 3 hour drive) then board on cruise vessel. It will cruise through Bay of Bengal and cross near Myanmar border. (Two and half hours cruise) . Arrive Saint Martin and enjoy the fascinating island for 2/3 hours then back to vessel for cruise back to Teknaf. Arrive Teknaf and start drive for Cox’sbazar. Arrive Cox’sbazar by 9 pm. Overnight at Cox’sbazar.
DAY 8: Cox’sbazar to Chittagong, 160 km and 4/5 hour drive
In the Morning drive to Chittagong. Arrive Chittagong and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Chittagong.
DAY 9: Chittagong to Dhaka, 275 km and 6/7 hour drive
After breakfast drive to Dhaka On the way visit RAM THAKUR ASHRAM. Arrive Dhaka transfer to hotel. Overnight at Dhaka.
DAY 10: Dhaka to Kolkata
After Breakfast checkout Hotel & transfer to Bus Station for your journey back to India.