9 Days Customized Bangladesh Tour, Daily Start & Private Guide

Your Bangladesh tour first covers a Dhaka city tour. In the morning, the guide will take you to the Kawranbazar Vegetable Market to experience the eye-opening hustle and bustle of the local bazaar. Then visit the building of National Assembly, Bangladesh’s supreme legislative body and a piece of avant-garde geometric art. Next, learn about the prelude to the country’s independence at the beautiful Curzon Hall of Dhaka University, and delve into a tragic slice of history describing a noble beauty’s death from the half-completed Lalbagh Fort.

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Places on our itinerary after lunch include the Dhakeswari Temple, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, and Ahsan Manzil (an overall pink palace). Moments of life happening on the old streets also make good photos! You can even take a short boat ride by the Sadarghat River Port to observe the city’s vibrant riverine life from a panoramic perspective. Transfer back to the hotel in the end.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Accommodation: Sky City Hotel Dhaka (4 stars) / Hotel Grand Palace (4 stars) 

At about 7:00 am, we will leave for Natore by car. On the way, stop by Tangail and visit the beautiful limestone feudal palace of Mohera Zaminder House and Atia Mosque, built 130 years ago in honor of a Sufi saint. When we cross the Jamuna River Bridge, enjoy a scenic view of the Jamuna River. After arriving at Natore, the guide will take you to Natore Rajbari, a palace complex constructed in the early 1700s and the base of the Rajshahi Raj family, a powerful zamindar at that time. Then drive to Puthia, hailed as the "City of Temples" because it has the greatest number of Hindu temples in the country, including the Shiva Temple, the largest of its kind in Bangladesh. After the visit, drive to the hotel in Rajshahi.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Hotel Royal Raj (4 stars)/ Hotel X (4 stars)  

Today we will mainly visit old mosques in the Rajshahi Division. First, visit Choto Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, and Khania Dighi Mosque in Chapai Nawabganj District, part of the ancient capital of Gaur. You’ll see what Sultanate-era (14th-16th centuries) architecture is like, which also demonstrates Bengalis’ one-of-a-kind craftsmanship of terracotta arts. Besides, the mosques of Choto Sona and Khania Dighi are still functioning.

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You might be surprised to known that Rajshahi, capital of the division known as the "City of Silk", has been producing the finest silk since the 13th century. In the afternoon, let's stroll around the markets in the downtown and admire quality silk goods rarely found anywhere else. Overnight in Rajshahi.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Royal Raj (4 stars)/ Hotel X (4 stars)  

In the morning we will visit the famous attraction Sompura Mohavihara, also known as Paharpur Buddhist Vihara. You are going to view the UNESCO-honored largest Buddhist temple in the south of the Himalayas. Attesting to the spread of Maharaja Buddhism across the country starting from the 7th century, it was once a place of worship for Buddhists from as far as Indonesia!

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After lunch, we will drive to Bogra and visit the oldest “city” in Bangladesh, Mahasthangarh. It was the capital of Pundra, an ancient Kingdom in Bengal region whose history can be dated back to the 3rd century BC. Although there are only some relics left, including ruins of a mausoleum, a well, a temple, and the residential area, you can still feel its glorious past. What follows is an amazing sunset from Vasu Vihara. After today's trip, we will escort you to the hotel in Bogra.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Momo Inn (5 stars)

Today we are heading north by car to visit Dinajpur Rajbari in the city of Dinajpur. Built in the 18th century, this house owned by filthy rich zamindars will impress you with its flamboyant architecture in green, yellow, and red colors. A funny fact is that it’s also called “King’s house”, as the tax collectors were called “kings” for their wealth. It’s a site we cannot miss while in North Bengal.

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After lunch, go on a visit to the famous Kantajew Temple, a magnificent Hindu temple of 300 years old. It’s a pity its nine spires were destroyed in an earthquake, but you can still examine its iconic jaw-dropping terracotta arts on lower stories! After the visit, we will drive to Rangpur and check into the hotel.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Palace Hotel (4 stars)  or similar

In the morning, we plan to visit the Sugar Mills, to gain insight into Bangladesh’s important sweet industry. Next, go to a local village for a walk. Take time to embrace nature and feel rural tranquility.

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After lunch, we will visit Tajhat Palace, once housing a Hindu trader and now a museum exhibiting objects unearthed from Paharpur and Mahasthangarh, which you’ve visited. Finally, we will go to visit Kali Temple and nationally prestigious Carmichael College. Overnight in Rangpur.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Palace Hotel (4 stars)  or similar

Today we will drive back to Dhaka. On the way, visit Navaratna Temple, possibly a gift from King Prananath to a rich zamindar who lent money to help him build the Kantajew Temple you already visited. Then drive towards Jamuna River for a pleasant cruise tour for 30-40 minutes. After arriving in Dhaka, we will send you to a hotel near the airport.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Grand Vistana Dhaka (4 stars)

Your driver will send you to Dhaka International Airport on time. May you have had a great time and have a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast

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