Explore unseen Bangladesh, then the world.
Colour in the districts and countries you have seen, find the places most people never visit, and plan the route. When you are ready, Marks Aviation books the car, the flight and the stay.
Six ways to see more of Bangladesh.
Free, quick on a phone, and every result ends with a way to book it.
- 01My Bangladesh mapTick the districts you have been to, choose a theme, add your photo and download the poster as PNG, JPG or PDF.
- 02My world mapThe same for the 194 countries. Share it on Facebook with a preview of your own map.
- 03Where to goUnseen Bangladesh, district by district: what each one is famous for, how to get there, what it costs and where to stay.
- 04Trip plannerPick a start and the districts you want to see. Get the order, a day-by-day plan and a cost estimate, then book it.
- 05Quiz and map puzzleTen questions on districts, foods and places, or put all 64 districts back on the map against the clock.
- 06Hidden gemsLesser-known places shared by the people who live near them, checked by us before they are published.
Where to go in October.
Places across Bangladesh that are at their best this month, from the famous to the unseen.
- Nafakhum WaterfallA wide, powerful waterfall on the Remakri River deep in Thanchi, reached by river boat and a boulder trail.Best: September to November
- Balakoir Padma BeelA seasonal wetland that turns into a vast carpet of pink and white lotus blossoms during the monsoon and autumn months.Best: July to October
- Hum Hum WaterfallA secluded double-tiered waterfall hidden inside the Rajkandi Reserve Forest, reached by a demanding stream-bed trek.Best: August to November
- Chalan BeelThe largest wetland in Bangladesh, transforming during the monsoon into a vast inland sea traversed by engine-powered country boats.Best: July to October for monsoon boating
- Nikli HaorA vast freshwater wetland that transforms into an inland sea each monsoon, with wooden boats touring submerged villages.Best: July to October
- Ratargul Swamp ForestA 504-acre freshwater swamp forest in Gowainghat where wooden canoes glide through half-submerged groves of koroch and hijal trees.Best: July to October
- Goalbari Otter FishingA rare living heritage in Goalbari village where traditional fishermen use trained otters to herd fish into their nets.Best: October to February
- Haripur Zamindar BariA sprawling 19th-century zamindar mansion on the banks of the Titas River in Nasirnagar, built with dozens of rooms and river ghats.Best: October to February
The districts everyone asks about.
Start with the famous ones, then look for the lesser-known places listed beside them.
- Cox's BazarThe world's longest unbroken natural sea beach, the Marine Drive, and offshore coral reefs.
- SylhetSufi shrines on the Surma, freshwater swamp forests, boulder-strewn border rivers, and Bangladesh's oldest tea.
- BandarbanForested peaks, mountain rivers and high tribal ridges in the southern Hill Tracts.
- KhulnaIndustrial river port on the Rupsha, gateway to the Sundarbans mangrove forest, and the home of chui jhal.
- SunamganjVast seasonal haor wetlands beneath Meghalaya's hills, freshwater lakes, and the folk poetry of mystic bards.
- RangamatiThe sapphire waters of Kaptai Lake, Chakma royal heritage, Buddhist monasteries, and misty ridges of Sajek.
- MoulvibazarRolling tea plantations around Sreemangal, rain-fed waterfalls, and wetland bird sanctuaries in Hail Haor.
- PatuakhaliSweeping coastal beaches where sun rises and sets over the sea, 15th-century sultanate mosques, and coastal forests.
Unseen Bangladesh, answered.
What is unseen Bangladesh?+
It is the Bangladesh most travellers never reach: the haors of Sunamganj, the char villages of the Jamuna, zamindar houses in the north and quiet beaches in the south. Explore World lists the popular places in every district and the lesser-known ones beside them.
How do I make my Bangladesh travel map?+
Open My Bangladesh map, tick the districts you have visited from the list or tap them on the map, choose a theme and download it as PNG, JPG or PDF. Nothing is uploaded; the map stays on your phone until you share it.
Is Explore World free?+
Yes. The maps, guides, planner and games are free and need no account.
Can Marks Aviation book the trip?+
Yes. Every result links to a private car from Dhaka at our published fare, a domestic or international flight quote, or an advisor on +880 1602-351814 who can arrange the whole trip.
District boundaries: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and OCHA, via geoBoundaries (CC BY 3.0 IGO). World map: Natural Earth. Costs and fares in the guide are approximate; Marks Aviation car-hire fares are our published list.