8-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari in Bangladesh
Highlights
Dhaka, Bagerhat
nature, sightseeing, Wildlife
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the rich biodiversity and culture of Bangladesh on this 8-day private tour. Begin in Dhaka with city sights and historic Sonargaon, then journey to Bagerhat UNESCO sites. Cruise the Sundarbans for rare wildlife, observe otter fishing in Narail, and trek Sreemangal’s tea gardens and rainforests. Encounter unique flora, fauna, and local traditions for an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Dhaka Full-Day City Tour by Car
- Arrive in Dhaka and check in at Hotel Studio 23 (3-star).
- Visit key attractions in Dhaka:
- Parliament Building
- Lalbagh Fort
- Dhakeswari Temple
- Ahsan Manzil (Nawab heritage palace)
- Hossaini Dalan
- Shakhari Bazar
- Sadarghat boat-building activities
Overnight at Dhaka Hotel Studio 23.
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Day 2: Dhaka Peoples Culture & Bagerhat UNESCO Sites
- 06:30 AM: Breakfast and drive to explore local markets (vegetables, fish, flowers).
- Continue to Bagerhat UNESCO heritage sites:
- Sixty Domes Mosque
- Nine Domes Mosque
- Mausoleum
- Late afternoon: Private car drive to Mongla (approx. 5 hours).
- Board tourist boat for cruising to Andhar Manik Forest in the Sundarbans.
Overnight in private boat rooms.
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Day 3: Andhar Manik – Kachikhali Wildlife Expeditions
- 06:00 AM: Walk forest foot trails; spot macaques and deer.
- 07:00 AM: Boat cruise to Kachikhali Wildlife Sanctuary; observe birds, otters, macaques, fishing cats, deer, wild boars, and possibly tigers.
- Visit Kachikhali Observation Tower for panoramic wildlife viewing.
- Sunset cruise along Kachikhali Canal for aquatic wildlife spotting.
Overnight in tourist boat rooms in the Sundarbans.
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Day 4: Kachikhali & Katka Wildlife and Tiger Points
- Early morning: Silent boat trip through Kachikhali jungle trails toward Katka (8 km).
- Spot deer, tigers, and other wildlife along the canal and forest trails.
- Late afternoon: Cruise through Katka Canal observing birds, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.
- Return to Joy Moni; enjoy BBQ dinner on the return cruise.
Overnight in tourist boat rooms in the Sundarbans.
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Day 5: Fisherman Village, Dolphin Watching & Otter Fishing – Dhaka
- 06:00 AM: Boat trip along mangrove forest and fisherman village; watch dolphins.
- 10:30 AM: Drive to Otter Fishing Village at Narail; learn traditional otter fishing techniques.
- Afternoon drive back toward Dhaka homestay.
Overnight in weaving village with basic facilities.
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Day 6: Dhaka – Sreemangal by Car
- 06:30 AM: Drive to Sreemangal; stop en route for breakfast and observe water birds and local wildlife.
- Explore pit-loom weaving in the village.
- Continue to Sreemangal; visit tea gardens, rubber plantations, and Monipuri tribal village.
- Check in at Grand Selim Resort (3-star).
- 03:00 PM: Drive along garden roads to enjoy terrace tea plantations and visit Madhabpur Lake; taste 7-layer tea in the evening.
Overnight at Grand Selim Resort.
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Day 7: Rainforest Wildlife and Nature Treks
- Early morning rainforest trek; observe hoolock gibbons, phayre’s leaf monkeys, and langurs.
- Visit ethnocentric settlements inside the forest.
- 10:30 AM: Short drive to Sonargaon, the lost city of Bangladesh.
- Evening drive back to Dhaka.
Overnight at Hotel Blue Castle, near the airport.
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Day 8: Dhaka to Bhutan by your own planned flight
- Airport transfer for your flight to Bhutan or onward destination.
- End of the 8-day wildlife and cultural expedition.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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