Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Arrive in Dhaka

   • Arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

   • Meet your guide and transfer to a 4-star hotel.

   • Check in and rest for the day.

   • Enjoy an optional welcome dinner at the hotel.

   Spend the night in Dhaka.

2. Day 2 – Explore Dhaka City

   • Begin the day with a city tour of Old and New Dhaka.

   • Visit Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, and Sadarghat River Port.

   • Explore Shakhari Bazar and rickshaw art streets.

   • Tour the Liberation War Museum.

   • Dine at a traditional Bangladeshi restaurant.

   • Return to hotel and spend the night in Dhaka.

3. Day 3 – Discover Sonargaon and Panam City

   • Drive 30 kilometers to historic Sonargaon.

   • Explore Panam City and the Folk Art & Craft Museum.

   • Visit the Goaldi Mosque.

   • Take an optional Meghna River cruise.

   Return to Dhaka and stay overnight.

4. Day 4 – Travel to Barisal

   • Depart Dhaka early via domestic flight or launch to Barisal.

   • Arrive and explore the local village or enjoy sunset by the river.

   • Engage in light sightseeing depending on arrival time.

   Stay overnight in Barisal.

5. Day 5 – Visit Floating Market and Transfer to Kuakata

   • Visit Swarupkathi or Banaripara Floating Market early in the morning.

   • Have breakfast and depart for Kuakata by road (approx. 4 hours).

   • Arrive and check in to your hotel.

   Relax and stay overnight in Kuakata.

6. Day 6 – Explore Kuakata Beach and Fishermen’s Life

   • Watch the sunrise over the Bay of Bengal.

   • Visit local fishermen's villages and Buddhist temples.

   • Browse the Rakhine market.

   • Enjoy sunset views at Fatrar Char or Jhaubon.

   Spend the night in Kuakata.

7. Day 7 – Travel to the Sundarbans and Indigenous Homestay

   • Drive to Kalinchi village in Shyamnagar, Satkhira District.

   • Check in at a Munda Indigenous Homestay near the forest edge.

   • Experience local Munda community life and traditions.

   Stay overnight at the homestay.

8. Day 8 – Begin Sundarbans Exploration

   • Board a local engine boat for a full-day forest expedition.

   • Visit Kochikhali Wildlife Sanctuary.

   • Spot wildlife such as deer, crocodiles, and possibly the Royal Bengal Tiger.

   • Have lunch on board with local fish.

   • Return to the homestay for the night.

9. Day 9 – Full Day in the Sundarbans

   • Explore the Haldibunia forest area and its watchtowers.

   • Watch deer, birds, monkeys, and reptiles in their natural habitat.

   • Enjoy a short nature walk inside the forest.

   • Return to the village for a Munda cultural performance.

   Spend the night at the homestay.

10. Day 10 – Life on the Forest Edge

    • Visit nearby fishing communities.

    • Learn about the daily challenges of living near the Sundarbans.

    • Observe traditional fishing and forest-edge lifestyle.

    • Begin your return journey toward Dhaka via Khulna or Jessore.

    Stop for an overnight rest if needed.

11. Day 11 – Complete Return to Dhaka

    • Continue travel to Dhaka by flight, train, or private car.

    • Shop at New Market or Jamuna Future Park.

    • Enjoy an optional farewell dinner.

    Spend the night in Dhaka.

12. Day 12 – Departure from Dhaka

    • Have breakfast at the hotel.

    • Rest and pack at your own pace.

    • Transfer to the airport as per your departure time.

    • Conclude your 12-day tour of Bangladesh.