Holidays3 min read
Best time to visit the Sundarbans, and the June to August closure
The Sundarbans is open to tourists from September to May and closed from June to August. Which months are best, month by month.
Travel guides from Bangladesh, from people who plan these trips every day.
Practical guides on visas, Umrah, flights and holidays, from the team that arranges them.
Holidays3 min read
Sundarbans day trip: Karamjal and more from Mongla, Khulna or Satkhira
Only have one day? How a Sundarbans day trip works, where you can go from Mongla, Khulna and Satkhira, and what you will miss compared with a ship tour.
Holidays2 min read
Sundarbans tour for foreigners: a guide for travellers from abroad
Planning a Sundarbans tour in Bangladesh as a foreign visitor? Permits, the separate forest fee, how to get to Khulna from Dhaka, and what to expect on board.
Holidays4 min read
Dhaka to the Sundarbans via the Padma Bridge: bus, train or flight to Khulna
Since the Padma Bridge, Dhaka to Khulna takes about 4 to 5 hours by road. How to reach your Sundarbans ship by bus, train or flight.
Holidays3 min read
Sundarbans rules, permits and what to pack for your trip
The Forest Department rules every Sundarbans visitor must follow, the documents you need for the permit, and a packing list for the ship.
Holidays5 min read
Sundarbans tour cost in 2026: prices by ship and what's included
What a 3-day, 2-night Sundarbans trip from Khulna costs in 2026, ship by ship, what the price covers, and the extra costs to plan for.
Holidays4 min read
Sundarbans tourist spots: Karamjal, Harbaria, Katka, Kochikhali and more
The places a Sundarbans trip visits, from Karamjal and Harbaria to Katka, Kochikhali, Hiron Point and Dublar Char, and which you can see in a day.
Holidays3 min read
A Sundarbans trip with family and kids: safe, easy and unforgettable
Planning a Sundarbans trip with family? Which ship and cabin to choose, the best months for children, safety on board and on forest walks.
Umrah & Hajj2 min read
What to pack for Umrah from Dhaka
A practical packing list for Umrah from Dhaka: documents, ihram, clothes, medicines and the small things pilgrims most often forget.
Holidays4 min read
Cox's Bazar with kids: a calm, safe family beach holiday
Family hotels, safe swimming, Himchari, the fish aquarium and the Dulahazra safari park: how to plan Cox's Bazar at a pace that suits children.
Holidays4 min read
Kuakata: sunrise and sunset from the same beach
Getting to Kuakata now the Padma Bridge has cut the drive, plus Gangamati, Fatrar Char, the Rakhine villages and fresh seafood on the beach.
Holidays3 min read
A Cox's Bazar honeymoon: quiet stays, sunsets and day trips
How to plan a calm Cox's Bazar honeymoon: picking a quiet hotel, the best sunsets, Marine Drive to Himchari and Inani, and a day on Moheshkhali.
Travel tips3 min read
Sajek Valley tips: clouds, Konglak sunrise, jeeps and cottages
When to see Sajek's clouds, how to catch sunrise at Konglak, why to book early, and what to know about the jeep escort, network, cash and cold nights.
Holidays4 min read
Malaysia beyond Kuala Lumpur: Genting, Langkawi, Penang
Where to go after Kuala Lumpur: cool Genting Highlands, Langkawi's beaches, George Town's food and old Malacca, and how to fit them into one trip.
Flights3 min read
How to find cheaper flights from Dhaka without the catches
Book ahead of Eid, stay flexible on dates, compare one-stop routes and read the fare rules: how to pay less for flights out of Dhaka.
Visa3 min read
Tourist visa checklist for Bangladeshi passport holders
Passport, photos, bank papers, NOC or trade licence, tickets, hotel and a clear covering letter: the documents most tourist visas ask for.
Holidays3 min read
Debotakhum: rafting through Bandarban's hidden gorge
How to reach Debotakhum from Roangchhari, what the bamboo raft ride feels like, the best season, and why a guide and life jacket are a must.
Holidays3 min read
Sikkim from Bangladesh: Gangtok, high lakes and permits
Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and North Sikkim from Bangladesh: why permits shape the plan, how to cope with the altitude and what warm clothes to pack.
Visa4 min read
Visa refused? Common reasons and how to reapply stronger
A visa refusal is not the end of the road. Learn why applications usually fail and how to build a stronger, fully honest application next time.
Travel tips4 min read
Boga Lake and Keokradong trek: what to know before you go
Fitness, registration and guides, the route via Ruma, a night in a Bawm village, leeches and rain, and why access to this Bandarban trek can close.
Travel tips3 min read
Getting to Saint Martin's Island: a practical guide
When you can go, how the ships work, why visitor limits matter and how to protect Bangladesh's only coral island while you're there.
Flights4 min read
Baggage allowance explained for flights from Dhaka
Cabin or checked, weight or pieces, power banks and excess baggage: how to read your ticket and avoid surprises at the check-in desk in Dhaka.
Holidays4 min read
Japan in autumn: Kyoto maples and Tokyo for first-timers
When the leaves usually turn, which Kyoto temples to see, Tokyo areas to stay in, the bullet train, IC cards and the etiquette worth knowing.
Holidays3 min read
Darjeeling from Bangladesh: Tiger Hill, toy train and tea
Plan a Darjeeling trip from Bangladesh: the Tiger Hill sunrise, the toy train, tea gardens, the Mall, the best months, and road or air routes.
Umrah & Hajj4 min read
Adding Jeddah, Taif and Madinah ziyarah to your Umrah
A few extra days around Umrah: Jeddah's historic Al-Balad and Corniche, cool Taif in the hills, ziyarah in Madinah, and rest for elderly family.
Holidays4 min read
Bandarban for first-timers: viewpoints, temples and falls
A first trip to Bandarban: Nilgiri and Nilachal, the Golden Temple and Shoilo Propat, jeep travel on hill roads, permissions and the best season.
Holidays4 min read
Sajek via Khagrachari: caves, waterfalls and the jeep ride up
Make the road to Sajek part of the trip: Alutila cave, Risang waterfall, the chander gari ride with the escort, and sunrise from Konglak.
Holidays4 min read
Kashmir for first-timers: Dal Lake, Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Houseboats on Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, snow or summer meadows, what to pack and the Indian visa: Kashmir for Bangladeshi travellers.
Business travel4 min read
Why companies in Bangladesh use a business travel partner
One contact, a clear travel policy, flexible fares, visa paperwork and tidy monthly reports: what a travel partner does and how to set one up.
Visa3 min read
Schengen tourist visa from Bangladesh: how to get ready
Which country to apply to, why to book appointments early, and how to prepare insurance, an itinerary, bank papers and proof of ties at home.
Travel tips4 min read
Sylhet and Sreemangal: train, road or flight from Dhaka?
How to get from Dhaka to Sylhet and Sreemangal, which town to visit first, how many days to allow and how to beat the weekend and holiday rush.
Flights4 min read
Economy, premium economy or business on long flights?
What each cabin really gives you on a long flight from Dhaka, from seat and lounge to baggage and fare rules, and when an upgrade is worth it.
Holidays3 min read
Sreemangal tea country: estates, gibbons and seven-colour tea
Walk green tea estates, listen for gibbons in Lawachara, sip the famous layered tea and take the train from Dhaka to Bangladesh's tea capital.
Holidays4 min read
A slow weekend in Rangamati and on Kaptai Lake
Boat days on Kaptai Lake, the hanging bridge, Shuvalong waterfall, local food and handloom, plus the best season and how to travel respectfully.
Holidays4 min read
Sri Lanka's classic loop: Kandy, tea country and the coast
A first-timer's route through Sri Lanka: Kandy's temple, the tea estates of Nuwara Eliya, the hill train to Ella and the south coast, with days.
Travel tips3 min read
Maldives local island or resort: how to choose your stay
Guesthouse on a local island or a private resort? How transfers, dress, food, alcohol and budget differ in the Maldives, and which suits you.
Holidays3 min read
Sylhet by water: Ratargul, Bisnakandi, Jaflong and Lalakhal
Ratargul, Bisnakandi, Jaflong and Lalakhal: which of Sylhet's water spots shine in the monsoon, which suit winter, and how to stay safe on the river.
Holidays4 min read
Nepal in a week from Dhaka: Kathmandu and Pokhara
A one-week Nepal plan: Kathmandu's old squares and stupas, then Phewa Lake and a Sarangkot sunrise in Pokhara, and the best months for views.
Holidays4 min read
Dubai and Abu Dhabi in one holiday: how to split your days
Grand Mosque, Louvre and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the best of Dubai on either side: how to split your nights and make the drive easy.
Business travel4 min read
Planning a company retreat in Cox's Bazar that works
Group size, flight or coach, hotels with meeting rooms, beach team activities and a fair per-head budget: a practical plan for your office trip.
Holidays4 min read
A Sri Lanka and Maldives honeymoon in one trip
Tea hills and temples first, a quiet island last: how to split the nights, pick a Maldives stay and time a two-country honeymoon from Dhaka.
Holidays3 min read
Tanguar Haor by houseboat: monsoon or winter, what to pack
How a Tanguar Haor houseboat trip changes between monsoon and winter, what to see nearby, and how to travel lightly on this fragile wetland.
Travel tips4 min read
Seeing Europe by train: passes, tickets and your Schengen plan
Rail pass or single tickets, seat reservations, luggage, and how a train route through Europe fits a Schengen visa application from Bangladesh.
Holidays4 min read
Kolkata for a long weekend: sights, food and shopping
Three or four days in Kolkata from Dhaka: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, College Street books, Park Street food and New Market.
Umrah & Hajj4 min read
Umrah step by step: a guide for first-time pilgrims
From ihram on the flight out of Dhaka to tawaf, sa'i and the visit to Madinah: a calm, practical walk-through of your first Umrah.
Holidays4 min read
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket or Krabi: your first Thailand mix
City, shopping or beaches? How to pick between Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Krabi for a first trip from Dhaka, by traveller type and season.
Holidays4 min read
What a Sundarbans trip by ship is really like
From boarding in Khulna to quiet canals at dawn: life on board, Kotka and Kochikhali, the wildlife you may see, the best season and what to pack.
Visa4 min read
Thailand tourist visa from Bangladesh: documents to prepare
A practical list of the papers a Thailand tourist visa usually needs from Bangladesh, and the small mistakes that cause delays or refusals.
Holidays4 min read
Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in one trip
How to route Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in one holiday from Dhaka, how many nights to give each city and how to travel between them.
Holidays4 min read
Dubai in three or four days: a first-timer's plan
How to split a short first trip between old Dubai, Downtown, the desert and the Marina, plus what to wear and the best months to go.