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Experience river cruising, launch travel, and traditional boat trips in Bangladesh.
Lovachora, a small riverside settlement in Laxmiprasad East Union under Bhola Sadar Upazila, sits on the southern edge of Bhola Island. Most people heading there are either visiting family or checking out the area’s quiet, low-key life. Getting there isn’t hard, but it does take a mix of road and water travel. Key Takeaways Lovachora […]
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Ratargul Swamp Forest sits in Goainghat upazila of Sylhet district, about 26 kilometres from Sylhet town. It is one of the few freshwater swamp forests in Bangladesh, and most people visit by boat through a flooded woodland that looks different in every season. The trip starts in Sylhet. You can reach Sylhet by plane, train, […]
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Gowainghat, a remote upazila in Sylhet district, sits near the Indian border and the Khasi and Jaintia hills. For travellers, it’s the launch point for the famous Ratargul Swamp Forest and the starting line for the longer journey to the tea gardens and hills of Sylhet. The nearest airport is Osmani International Airport in Sylhet […]
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Getting to Tindu, a remote village in Remakri Union under Thanchi Upazila of Bandarban, is not a casual trip. It sits close to the Myanmar border, deep in the hills, and the route demands time, patience, and a permit. If you are planning to go, here is what you actually need to know. Key Takeaways […]
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Barkal is a remote upazila in Rangamati district, deep inside the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Most travellers reach it by boat from Rangamati town, and the journey itself is the main reason to go. The route cuts through Kaptai Lake, past forested hills, small settlements, and quiet stretches of water that feel far from the rest […]
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Shuvolong Waterfall sits on the Karnaphuli River, about 25 kilometres upstream from Rangamati town. Most visitors reach it by boat, and the trip takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour each way depending on the water level and boat speed. You can also drive part of the way, but the waterfall is only directly accessible […]
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Kaptai Lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh, created in the 1960s when the Karnaphuli River was dammed for hydroelectric power. It sits in the Rangamati Hill District, about 60 kilometres east of Chattogram. For anyone heading to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, this lake is often the first stop. The water spreads across more […]
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Saint Martin’s Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, sits about 30 kilometers south of the mainland in the Bay of Bengal. Most travelers reach it by sea from Cox’s Bazar, the nearest coastal town with major transport links. The journey involves a combination of road and boat travel, and the details matter if you […]
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You want to see the Sundarbans, but you’re starting from Dhaka. The usual advice points you to Khulna, and that’s fine. But there’s a more direct way that skips the long road leg and puts you on the river sooner. This guide covers the boat route from Dhaka to Katka, a popular entry point inside […]
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You want to see the Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild, but you’re starting from Dhaka. The Sundarbans is not a quick day trip, and getting there takes planning. Here’s how to do it without wasting time or money. Key Takeaways Most Sundarbans trips from Dhaka start with a bus or train to Khulna, then […]
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