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Rivers, Haors and Wetlands

Explore Bangladesh’s vast rivers, wetlands, and legendary haors like Tanguar Haor and Hakaluki Haor.

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Karimganj
City and District Travel Guides

Karimganj

Tusher Debnath

Karimganj is a district town in Sylhet Division, tucked against the Indian border. Most travellers end up here for one reason: to cross into India through the Karimganj land port, or to visit the nearby wetlands and tea gardens. The town itself is compact, busy, and functional. It is not a tourist hub, but it […]

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How to Travel to Austagram Haor in Austagram
Budget Travel in Bangladesh

How to Travel to Austagram Haor in Austagram

Tusher Debnath

If you’re planning a trip to Austagram Haor, you’re probably wondering how to actually get there. This wetland area in Kishoreganj district draws visitors during the monsoon and early winter, but reaching it isn’t as straightforward as catching a direct bus. Here’s what you need to know before you set out. Key Takeaways Austagram Haor […]

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How to Travel to Mithamain Haor in Mithamain
Boat, Launch and Ferry Travel

How to Travel to Mithamain Haor in Mithamain

Tusher Debnath

Mithamain Haor, a vast wetland in Kishoreganj district, draws visitors during the monsoon when water spreads across the horizon. But getting there takes planning. The haor sits in Mithamain upazila, about 145 kilometers northeast of Dhaka. Most travelers start from Dhaka, and the journey mixes road and water. Key Takeaways Mithamain Haor is best reached […]

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Kishoreganj
City and District Travel Guides

Kishoreganj

Tusher Debnath

Kishoreganj is a district in north-central Bangladesh, about 90 kilometres from Dhaka. Most people go there for the haors, especially the massive Haor region around Itna and Mithamain, or to visit the historic Pagla Mosque. But getting there and moving around takes a bit of planning, because the district is split by rivers and the […]

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How to Travel to Nikli Haor in Nikli
Boat, Launch and Ferry Travel

How to Travel to Nikli Haor in Nikli

Tusher Debnath

Nikli Haor is one of the largest wetlands in Bangladesh, sitting in the northeastern district of Kishoreganj. It’s a place where the horizon disappears into water for most of the year, and the dry season turns the same land into green meadows. If you’re planning to go, the first thing to figure out is the […]

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Manikganj
Dhaka Day Trips

Manikganj

Tusher Debnath

Manikganj sits about 70 kilometres northwest of Dhaka, but the journey can feel longer than the distance suggests. It’s a district town that most people pass through on the way to the Padma River or the historic sites around it. If you’re planning a day trip from the capital, here’s how to actually get there […]

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How to Travel to Arial Beel near Srinagar
Dhaka Day Trips

How to Travel to Arial Beel near Srinagar

Tusher Debnath

Arial Beel is a large wetland area in Munshiganj district, not far from Dhaka. Many people confuse it with the more famous Arial Khan River, but the beel itself is a seasonal floodplain that turns into a vast water body during the monsoon. If you want to see it, the practical starting point is Srinagar, […]

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Tikatuli
City and District Travel Guides

Tikatuli

Tusher Debnath

If you’re planning a trip to the remote corners of Bangladesh, Tikatuli might not be on your radar. It’s a small area, often overlooked, but it holds a unique place for travelers interested in the country’s riverine life and the quiet beauty of its northern districts. This guide is for those who want to go […]

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