Bangladesh: A Great Scenic Wonder

Bangladesh has long been a getaway destination for travelers who want that out-of-the-way feel and the warmth of home. Asian culture has fascinated the West for centuries, and Bangladesh has yet to fail. It has the Asian diversity and cultural traditions that will keep you fascinated. Here you have the best of Asian customs, the richness of its culture and its people who intrigue you and treat you as their own. This is the culture that fascinates the traveler from the very first moment that you land to the very last moment you leave.

Bangladesh's Best is Seen through Local Travel

This is an ancient land with spectacular adventures waiting around every corner. The streams of the south will delight the most demanding of adventurers, and the mountainous terrain with its lush green forests will keep the traveler coming back. The fertile plains are another delight for the eyes, and the farmland fruits will delight the palette. Although Bangladesh is one of the most populous countries in the world, it has a unique heritage all its own that stands out for the discriminating visitor. The cities of Dhaka, Comilla and Rajshahi all are accessible from the local airports, and local travel is still the best way to travel in the city. Local taxis and rental cars for the family can be had for a hefty price, but the best alternative is public transportation that will take you nearly everywhere a tourist would want to visit, and for a fraction of the cost.

Boating along Chittagong

Travel by boat is another alternative for the sightseer. Bangladesh has well over eight thousand kilometers of waterways, giving a scenic view and a relaxing comfort level during travel that can rival more famous travel destinations anywhere in the world. Chittagong, for example, ranks as the second largest city in Bangladesh, and is one of the major sea ports. It is built on the banks of the beautiful Karnaphuli River, and boasts breathtaking beaches and scenic views that will delight the entire family. And because of its size as one of the major population centers, it boasts among the best tourist attractions as well, with ancient mosques, religious sites from many faith traditions, and it is one of the major Islamic centers of education, theology, art and architecture, and even an influential university.

Buffering the Side Effects of Tourism

Bangladesh has one of the largest mangroves on the world, and is also home to the largest man-made lake. Because of the potential to ruin much of the pristine beauty the country has to offer, efforts are now underway to begin to limit the tourist trade in some areas to preserve the natural beauty for future generations, thus building a sustainable environment and ecosystem. This will be one of the standouts of the global tourist trade when these measures are completed.

Visit Bangladesh, one of the great scenic wonders of Asia. Tourist companies offer a wide variety of itineraries for the most discriminating of tastes, and the people will make you feel right at home with their friendship and hospitality, and knowledgeable guides to help you plan your next vacation to Asia.