During the planning stages of our trip to Bangladesh, the Sylhet division was the one we were most looking forward to. It made logical sense on our route for it to be left as the penultimate stop but we feel that it was definitely a case of 'saving the best for last'. We started this… Continue reading Beautiful Bangladesh: Sipping it Up in Sylhet and Srimangal
Mymensingh and Birisiri were two massive highlights of our trip to Bangladesh. Mymensingh Mymensingh is a fairly modern, bustling city with a pretty riverfront on the banks of the Brahmaputra river; however it was the intriguing old quarter that really caught our attention. We arrived in Mymensingh after a fairly long bus ride from Bogra… Continue reading Beautiful Bangladesh: Mymensingh and Birisiri
Bustling Bogra is a sprawling town centred around the hectic Shat Matha - seven road junction. Ollie and I stayed at the lovely Red Chillies Guest House in the centre of town, which included a fantastic Bangla style buffet breakfast. Although we only really used Bogra as a base in which to explore two impressive… Continue reading Beautiful Bangladesh: Bustling Bogra
One of our bases during our time in Bangladesh was the university town of Rajshahi. Rajshahi Built on the northern banks of the Padma River, Rajshahi is a bustling town with a smattering of old historical buildings; it also has a riverbank walkway that makes for a pleasant stroll. On our arrival day we walked… Continue reading Beautiful Bangladesh: A Round-Up of Rajshahi
The Sundarbans National Park The Sundarbans National Park is considered a quintessential part of any visit to Bangladesh. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mangroves stretch inland from the Bay of Bengal for 80 kilometres and are home to a large number of different animals… Continue reading Beautiful Bangladesh: Exploring the Sundarbans and Bagerhat
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, bursting with nearly 17 million people. When Ollie and I first arrived we were totally overwhelmed. Dhaka made Delhi seem like a walk in the park; it was far crazier, dirtier and more confusing than India's capital and with… Continue reading Beautiful Bangladesh: First Stop Dhaka
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