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1. Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip

2. Private Tour: Dhaka Full-Day City Sightseeing Tour

3. Explore Dhaka City in a Local Way !!

4. Old Dhaka City Tour

5. Half-day Old Dhaka History & Heritage Private Tour

6. Fascinating Old Dhaka and Ship Breaking Yard Day Trip

7. Private Day Trip: Panam City, Sonargaon

8. Srimangal Overnight Private Tour from Dhaka

9. 6-Days Sundarban AdventureTour from Dhaka (September to March)

10. A Day of Discovery in the Heart of Bangladesh

11. Private Sonargaon, Panam Nagar Ancient City & Island Day Trip

12. Srimangal nature tour in forest and tea garden

13. Full-Day Dhaka City Private Guided Tour

14. 3 Days Teagarden and Rainforest Tour in Sreemangal

15. Dhaka in One Day: Highlights of Dhaka

16. Sreemangal Tour! Sylhet, Bangladesh

17. Explore old capital Sonargaon museum and Panam city day trip

18. 2-Day Shipbreaking Yard Tour from Dhaka

19. Private Tour: 5 Days - Bangladesh Nature & Culture Tour - North-eastern part

20. Dhaka Popular Walking and Communal Tour

21. Full Day Sreemangal Tea Garden & National Park Hiking Tour

22. Private Tour: Sonargaon Full-day Sightseeing Tour; The Ancient Capital

23. Old Capital Sightseeing

24. Dhaka Photography Tour : Private Street Photography Tour in Dhaka

25. Day-Long Chittagong City Tour

26. 4-Days Bangladesh World Heritage Private Tour: North Bengal

27. Dhaka City Tour in a Local Way - Explore Dhaka Like a Local !

28. Dive deep into the wild wonders of Sundarban.

29. Food Tour in Dhaka : Taste the Best Foods of Dhaka

30. Photography In Dhaka

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10 Days Tailor-Made Bangladesh Tour, Private Guide & Driver

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• Introduction
• Day 1 Dhaka Arrival, Airport Pick-up
• Day 2 Dhaka City Tour, Take the Cruise to Barisal
• Day 3 Drive to Mongla with Visits in Barisal & Bagerhat
• Day 4 Boat trip to Sundarbans National Park
• Day 5 Visit Kotka Wildlife Sanctuary
• Day 6 Local Fishing Village Tour, Drive to Khulna
• Day 7 Transfer to Rajshahi by train, Visit Puthia Temple City
• Day 8 Visit Paharpur Buddhist Bihar; Drive to Bogra & Visit Ancient City of Mahasangarh
• Day 9 Jamuna River Cruise Tour, Transfer back to Dhaka
• Day 10 Dhaka Departure; Airport See-off

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As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, G, K. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, D, M, K. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, D, M, G, K. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G, K.

• These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
• Typhoid - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Cholera - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 3 months before travel.
• Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 2 months before travel.
• Rabies - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 1 month before travel.
• Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bangladesh. Ideally 10 days before travel.
• Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bangladesh. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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1-Day Tour Packages in Bangladesh (Starting & Ending in Dhaka)

Listed on this page are all of our 1-day tour Packages in Bangladesh – most of them in Dhaka City and around. All of these tours start and end in Dhaka on the same day. Long distances outside Dhaka are covered on internal flights and express trains. If you want to visit Bangladesh with the luxury of staying in Dhaka, these are the tours you can book.

Dhaka City Tour

⛭ 1 DAY   ⛯ $70* US   Check Tour Details

Discover the life and sights of megacity Dhaka in our unforgettable Dhaka City tour package covering the highlights of both the New & Old Dhaka attractions. Join us for an incredible Dhaka sightseeing tour. Our package includes the city’s top attractions: outside the National Assembly Building, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), Star Mosque, Armenian Church, and more. Have an Old Dhaka Tour by walking & riding a paddle rickshaw in Old Dhaka’s narrow backstreets. Experience the bustling Sadarghat waterfront on a rowing boat with proper safety. The first Dhaka City day tour you should book—a must for every traveler seeking an authentic experience of the megacity.

✪   Location:   Dhaka

Sonargaon & Panam City Tour

Experience the captivating Sonargaon and Panam City Tour, a day trip from Dhaka that showcases the highlights of Bengal’s old capital during the medieval era. Discover the abandoned city of Panam Nagar, a 19th-century trading center for Hindu cotton merchants. Explore the Sonargaon Folk Arts and Crafts Museum, Boro Sardar Bari, the pre-Mughal architecture Goaldi Mosque, and the tomb of an independent ruler of Sonargaon. Take a scenic boat ride on the Meghna River and experience the village life on a sandbank island. This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Bangladesh, offering an immersive experience that reveals the country’s rich cultural heritage.

✪   Location:   Sonargaon

Dhaka Photography Tour

⛭ 1 DAY   ⛯ $60* US   Check Tour Details

Embark on an enthralling photography tour of Dhaka, One of the most densely populated cities in the world, allowing you to capture the city’s hustle and bustle through your lens. You’ll find interesting subjects to shoot here every moment. It is one of the best places on earth for street photography. Unlike elsewhere, people here willingly pose for photos without asking for money. In Dhaka Photography Tour, we’ll take you to some bustling backstreets, bazaars, river ports, shipyards, and a train station in New and Old Dhaka, looking for the perfect subjects to photograph. Regardless of your photography experience or equipment, this tour will provide unforgettable moments to capture and keep forever.

Dhaka Architecture Tour

⛭ 1 DAY   ⛯ $80* US   Check Tour Details

If you’re interested in architecture and want to see some of the best buildings in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, the Dhaka Architecture Tour is perfect for you. This day tour takes you to visit some contemporary architectural buildings in Dhaka City, including two award-winning structures: the National Assembly Building by renowned US architect Louis Kahn and the Bait Ur Rouf Mosque by esteemed modern-day Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore other buildings designed by some of the best architects in Bangladesh. We’ll arrange the special permit for visiting the National Assembly Building for you on this tour.

Sreemangal Day Tour

⛭ 1 DAY   ⛯ $140* US   Check Tour Details

Experience the Best of Sreemangal on our Exclusive Day Tour. Departing from Dhaka, Sreemangal Day Tour takes you on a thrilling journey to the tea capital of Bangladesh. Discover the highlights of Sreemangal as you trek through the captivating Lawachhara National Park, home to rare Hoolock Gibbons. Experience tribal culture by visiting their village and exploring a vibrant tribal handicraft market. Walk through the trails of sprawling tea plantations that stretch as far as the eye can see, and taste the exquisite flavors of the famous 7-layer tea. The tour is perfect for those with limited time but who want to experience the highlights of Sreemangal.

✪   Location:   Sreemangal

Kantajew Temple Day Tour

⛭ 1 DAY   ⛯ $225* US   Check Tour Details

Explore the enchanting beauty of some of Bangladesh’s hidden gems on an unforgettable day tour to Dinajpur and Saidpur. Marvel at the Kantajew Temple, every inch wrapped in stunning terracotta describing epic Hindu stories. And historic Nayabad Mosque and Chini Mosque. Experience award-winning sustainable architecture at a school in a remote village and visit a train station to witness rural life. This all-inclusive journey starts and ends in Dhaka, making it the perfect escape for those short on time but eager to explore. Discover the magic of some of Bangladesh’s most captivating attractions, all nestled in the country’s farthest reaches, in just one incredible day.

✪   Location:   Dinajpur Saidpur

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7 Days in Bangladesh: An Awesome 1-Week Adventure Itinerary

Bangladesh: an underrated, overly beautiful, raw country.

I’m ecstatic I got to spend a week exploring this most densely populated country in the world , tailoring a one-week itinerary that really highlights what makes Bangladesh unique. These 7 days I spent here were full of adventure, fun, and history.

You’re about to see just why the hidden gem of Bangladesh is one of the most underrated countries you could ever visit.

The Ultimate 7-Day Bangladesh Itinerary

From tea plantations with incredibly delicious tea for $0.10 to floating watermelon markets on the largest river delta in the world , there is more than enough to do in a week visiting Bangladesh.

Day 1 : Arrival in Dhaka Day 2 : Dhaka Tour by TukTuk, Overnight VIP Launch to Swarukpathi, stay at the most epic AirBnB in Bangladesh Day 3 : Explore the river delta by canoe, visit markets, and learn about Spirulina farming Day 4 : Fly to Sylhet, enjoy the world’s best $0.10 tea on a plantation for sunset Day 5 : Enjoy the best waterfalls in Bangladesh Day 6 : Fly to Cox’s Bazaar and stay on the longest beach in Bangladesh. Enjoy shipwrecks, beach, markets, sun, sand, and fun Day 7 : Explore Chittagong, the second largest city in Bangladesh, then fly home from here

This itinerary involves this transportation in Bangladesh to be booked ahead of time:

• An overnight launch (Dhaka – Swarupkathi) on Day 2-3
• A domestic flight (Barisal [BZL] to Sylhet [ZYL]) on Day 4
• Another domestic flight (Sylhet [ZYL] to Cox’s Bazar [CXB]) on Day 6

You can book your hotels in these places in this order (only 5 nights in hotels):

Night 1 : Dhaka Nights 3 & 4 : Swarupkathi Nights 5 & 6: Cox’s Bazar

Night 2 is spent on the overnight launch .

Flying into Bangladesh from abroad

Bangladesh has an incredible amount of international flight options – and to multiple cities within Bangladesh too!

You can fly into Dhaka (DAC), the capital, from basically all over the world: London , Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, Bangkok, Doha, Bahrain, Hanoi, Singapore, Delhi, Jeddah, and more .

This means you have tons of one-stop options from the US to Bangladesh and several nonstops from Europe. Pretty incredible. Get the best flight deals to Bangladesh here .

But you can also fly to Chittagong (CGP) and Sylhet (ZYL) from many cities – mostly in the UK and the Middle East. So that means you could start your trip in Dhaka and finish out of Chittagong or Sylhet for a more efficient, streamlined itinerary.

Are you wondering if Bangladeshi airlines are safe and good? Last month, I flew on Biman Bangladesh Airlines and really enjoyed the experience .

Day 1: Arrival into Bangladesh (Visa, SIM card, Formalities)

What you need to know for your first day in Bangladesh:

• Arrival Procedure in Dhaka
• How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival
• Finding the Best Hotels in Dhaka

How to get a Visa on Arrival in Bangladesh

Travelers from many countries have the ability to obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, which is fantastic.

It’s one of the easiest and cheapest VOAs I’ve gotten, especially in comparison to the experiences I had in countries like Senegal and Bolivia . Here’s how to obtain it:

• Follow signs for Arrivals
• Look for the Visa on Arrival area, to the right of the bottom of the escalator
• Pay $51 or 50€ at the Sonali Bank counter for a receipt
• Stand in the VOA line, which is right next to the bank
• After obtaining a VOA, pass through immigrations
• Claim your baggage then head through customs

Once you arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, you will follow signs for Arrivals. This leads you down an escalator. The Visa on Arrival area is immediately to the right after going down the escalator, and there is a sign indicating so.

Why you should bring cash

Once in the VOA area, the first step is to head to the Sonali Bank Limited, where you can pay $51 USD or 50 Euro per person for a 15-day visa. There was a card reader, but I believe only cash is accepted.

You can exchange cash here at the same rate as outside of immigrations, so we highly highly recommend you do so. The one ATM at the airport does not accept foreign cards.

You’ll receive a receipt for your payment, then stand in a separate line right next to the bank to receive the actual Visa in your passport in exchange for it.

They will ask questions like your purpose of travel, where you are staying, how long you are staying, etc.

Only once this is all done can you head to immigrations. There’s a “foreigners” line, and it’s typically very easy and quick. After this you’ll pass baggage reclaim, and then customs which is usually slow because you have to put your baggage through a scanner.

Buying a SIM card at Dhaka Airport (Cheap)

Upon exiting customs, there are several local SIM card providers and taxi stands. We were recommended Grameenphone (GP) by several locals, and it ended up working great. The Grameenphone SIM card with 30GB of data costs 750 Taka, approximately $7.

If you have T-Mobile or any other of the carriers that I recommend for traveling internationally , you have complimentary or very cheap high speed data in Bangladesh as well. T-Mobile gives you 5GB of unrestricted data, which is fantastic.

Getting to downtown Dhaka from the airport

We highly recommend booking a taxi here, even though it’s more expensive. We tried to take an Uber and failed , and the arrivals area is quite the cluster. Taxis will cost 1700 Taka ($15-20 USD) to downtown Dhaka from the airport, which can be paid by card. The great part is that they’ll guide you all the way to the taxi, so there’s no hassle.

If you’re more adventurous, you can negotiate with an unofficial taxi outside (somewhat risky) or even walk towards the highway and find a TukTuk that will take you downtown. These are much, much cheaper (about 500 Taka / $5 or less) to get downtown.

Best hotels in Dhaka

We found our stay at Hotel the Capital wonderful. For a very affordable rate, you get 4-star amenities, excellent service, breakfast, and a very central location for sightseeing. As we were on a budget, we found it perfectly reasonable.

Other notable hotels include:

• The InterContinental Dhaka
• RadissonBlu Dhaka Water Garden

Getting around Dhaka

Though there are taxis, we found the best way to get around Dhaka was to hail a TukTuk. The motorized versions are known as CNGs and these are typically the quickest way around town.

You can also ride in a rickshaw for a fully man-operated, thrilling experience. This is the cheapest option, and not as slow as you’d think. It’s probably the least safe, however.

Both options are very cheap – usually 200 Taka for 20 minutes of driving in a CNG and half for the rickshaw. You can negotiate, but we didn’t feel it was necessary.

The CNGs typically do have room for your carry-on luggage. My roomy pilot carry-on suitcase fit perfectly.

Day 2: Exploring Dhaka’s famous sights before a scenic night ferry (launch)

What you’ll need to know for day 2 of exploring Bangladesh:

• The Top 10 Places to Visit in Dhaka
• How to book a ferry boat (launch) to Swarupkathi or Barisal
• Where the ferry terminal is and how to find your launch

There’s a wonderful loop around Dhaka you can take to best visit it’s top sights and learn about the history of Bangladesh.

It takes up most of the day, so make sure to start early – because the day will finish with an incredible ferry (launch) on the world’s largest river delta.

10 Places You Need to See in Dhaka

In consecutive order geographically, here are the top 10 sights you need to visit in Dhaka:

• Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
• ISKCON Swamibag Temple (Central)
• Ahsan Manzil Museum
• Tara Masjid
• লালবাগ কেল্লা (Lalbagh Fort)
• Dhakeshwari National Temple
• Suhrawardy Udyan
• The Museum of Independence
• Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
• The Kawran Bazaar

Visiting these top Dhaka sights in this order creates a very efficient loop, enabling you to visit all of them in a single day and still make it to the ferry in the evening.

If you have more time (perhaps arriving early on day one), you should definitely also check out:

• The Liberation War Museum
• Bangladesh Air Force Museum
• The National Parliament

How to book a cabin on the night launch (ferry/cruise boat) from Dhaka to Barisal or Swarupkathi

Launches (ferries) are naturally the most popular way of traveling across Bangladesh. After all, it is the world’s largest river delta, with inlets and outlets enabling access almost anywhere in the country.

As such, spots on these ferries tend to fill up early, and it’s advisable to book ahead.

The best way to book a ferry ahead of time is through your hotel or by finding a local tour guide. Otherwise, it’s almost impossible to book from abroad, and booking once you arrive might be too late.

Almost all of the launches/ferries are night ferries and depart around 530-6PM daily. They feature cabins with beds, bathrooms, restaurants/snack bars, and more.

If you need contact details of a good tour guide, we recommend Ontu (WhatsApp: +880 1784-399339).

How to successfully ride a ferry/launch in Bangladesh

Because we managed to book this incredible AirBnB in Swarupkathi , we decided to take the direct night ferry to Swarupkathi instead of to the larger city of Barisal. That ferry was called Farahan 10 .

It’s a bit complicated to get on the ferry, which is why I’m mentioning it now.

Our ferry left from the Sadarghat Launch Terminal. Note that ‘ghat’ means “ stairs or a passage leading down to a river “, and there are many ‘ghat’s in Dhaka.

We rode in a CNG from The Capital Hotel to Sadarghat, which took 45 minutes in traffic and set us back 600 Taka ($6).

Once we arrived at the ferry terminal, we paid 10 Taka per person for entry at the entrance. You’ll go down a ramp, and this is where it gets confusing.

There are something like 50 ferry/launch boats here, making it difficult to find which one is yours. Luckily, there are plenty of English-speaking people to help you, assuming you know the name of your ferry boat/launch .

Once you’re onboard the launch, you’ll find employees that will lead you to your cabin. If you didn’t book a cabin, there are two levels you can sleep on – assuming you brought your own carpet/sleeping pad. If not, it’s gonna be a long night on the floor!

Make sure to let the workers know where you’re getting off so they come and wake you up about 20 minutes before arrival. Keep in mind the boat stops many times before you get there.

What our VIP Cabin Launch Experience was like in Bangladesh

Every launch to Barisal offers VIP cabins. These have excellent amenities – a private bathroom with shower, a working desk, security, and room service.

On my trip, I especially enjoyed the extra privacy, quiet, and serenity the VIP cabin offers. The bed is comfortable, the shower (though cool) has excellent pressure, and having your own bathroom is such an improvement in quality of life.

VIP Cabins on launches are typically much more expensive than normal cabins or no cabin (just floor room). Ours was 4000 Taka, about $40USD, for the VIP cabin. Worth it? 100% – if just for the ability to sleep a nearly full night.

For dinner, our server brought us a table for the room. We had delicious fish with vegetables and rice. The ride was peaceful, smooth, and the dull engine sound lulled us right to sleep. No waves on the river delta, and the piloting is even smoother than mine !

We arrived right at sunrise, for an absolutely epic view on our home for the following day.

Day 3: Exploring off the beaten path in Bangladesh

Sure, you can say that being a tourist in Bangladesh already is being off the beaten path .

But what if I told you that you could be even more off the beaten path from that off-the-beaten path?

Welcome to Swarupkathi . Here’s what you’ll need to know for day 3 of this epic Bangaldeshi itinerary:

• How to book the most epic accommodation in all of Bangladesh
• The awesome, authentic local tours you’ll want to do in Swarupkathi
• How to visit the Sundarbans: home of the Bengal Tiger

The Most Epic AirBnB in Bangladesh – surprisingly off the beaten path

When my partner announced to me that she discovered an incredible AirBnB deep in the Bangladeshi jungle, I was a bit surprised. Hear me out – it’s tough enough finding hotels in medium-sized cities in Bangladesh, let alone an AirBnB. So naturally, I had reservations (pun intended).

As soon as we booked it, we were in direct, constant communication with our lovely host, Ish. Ish is originally from Swarupkathi but now lives in Britain. As such, he has the best local knowledge and perfect English. And when I say he helped us arrange everything , I mean it.

From booking the night ferry for us to setting up transportation to and from the AirBnB, Ish made our stay in Swarupkathi flawless from beginning to end. We even got to go on a canoe ride, visit a Spirulina farm, and meet local woodcrafters. It was the most authentic Bangladeshi experience we had the whole trip.

And if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to check in immediately and take a nap if you need after the launch!

Incredible local tours from Swarupkathi

Ish can arrange several awesome local tours that will have you mesmerized by the Bangladeshi country side. These awesome tours include:

• A canoe/motorboat tour through the endless canals of Swarupkathi, including a visit to a local park and market
• An in-depth tour of a spirulina farm : learn how it’s grown and processed super carefully, and how this business has truly emerged in the last few years
• Local mosque visits, where you can learn more about the local culture and traditions
• Visit to a woodcrafts shop , where you can see how incredible furniture is made from beginning to end – and buy some for a bargain compared to what you would pay at home

If you’re here during watermelon season (summer), you may get lucky and see a floating watermelon market . These are one of the coolest things in Bangladesh! (Both the market and the watermelons 😉 )

Bonus: stay an extra day or two and explore the Sundarbans (Bengal Tigers live here!)

It is also possible to visit the Sundarbans , possibly the highlight of National Parks in Bangladesh. Here is the place to see the elusive Bengal Tiger – if you’re lucky! They are terribly hard to spot.

That being said, there are so many amazing experiences you can have here, whether it’s exploring by little canoe boat or going for a hike in the jungle.

Ish can help arrange transport to the town of Mongla or Khulna, about 3.5 hours away. Most hotels are located in Khulna and you can find tours departing from there as well.

From Khulna, you can rejoin the original itinerary by flying from Jashore airport or taking another overnight launch back to Dhaka then a morning train, bus, or flight to Sylhet.

Alternately, it is possible to make it to the Sundarbans by bus or launch directly from Dhaka, or by flight from Dhaka to Jashore then a bus or private transfer. In this case, you could visit the Sundarbans instead of Swarupkathi – but then you’ll miss out on the awesome local experience there!

Day 4: Spilling the tea about Sylhet

After freshly prepared breakfast in Swarupkathi, it’s time to make your way to Barisal Airport for a new adventure.

On the way, make sure to visit the fabulous Baitul Aman Jame Masjid , an incredibly decorated mosque alongside wonderful lush gardens and a small lake.

Further down the road is the Durga Sargar , a protected wildlife area with a beautiful lake. You can walk, kayak, and explore. I recommend at least an hour here.

Flight Options to Sylhet

Though you could take another overnight ferry to Dhaka, a bus, a train, or a combination, flying is definitely most convenient for this journey.

Flight costs in Bangladesh vary from $25 to as much $60 each leg, like my business class flight I booked on Biman Airines .

To get to Sylhet, you’ll need to take a connecting flight via Dhaka. Though I do recommend Biman Airlines, US-Bangla is a good alternative. If you’re savvy and don’t have any checked in luggage, you could craft a custom itinerary using a mix of both, as well as NovoAir (which offers even cheaper flights in Bangladesh).

The Best Hotel in Sylhet

Once in Sylhet, you can easily find a CNG or taxi to take you to the hotel. Sylhet actually offers a decent selection of hotels, but we particularly enjoyed the Hotel Noorjahan Grand, Sylhet .

As the hotel in Sylhet with not just the largest rooftop pool – an infinity one at that – and an incredible rooftop restaurant, the Noorjahan Grand was an easy choice for a hotel.

Rooms were very affordable (under $50/night), service was generally excellent, and the breakfast buffet was stupendous.

How to visit the best tea plantation in Sylhet

If you open up Google Maps, you’ll immediately notice a seemingly infinite number of tea plantations in the area. If you’re a tea lover, this is heaven.

I can’t really say if there is a ‘best’ Tea plantation here. We accidentally went to মালনীছড়া চা বাগান (look up Tourist Tea Stall) instead of the Lakkatura Tea Plantation , as we couldn’t communicate with our TukTuk driver. Quite hilarious.

Entrance was something like 150 Taka per person including a guide to explain things, and as you can see, it was perfect for sunset. The Tourist tea stall ended up offering some of the best tea I’ve ever had, and for only 10 Taka ($0.10!!!)

We enjoyed this experience far better than we would have at a more tourist-laden tea garden.

Day 5: How to visit the best waterfalls in Bangladesh in one day

You won’t believe your eyes when you see this waterfall in Bangladesh.

As you begin your drive towards the north, you’ll pass endless tea plantations, see the hazy skies start to give way to clear blue, and the hilly lands become green. It’s a wonderful feeling.

When you arrive, you’ll be flabbergasted by the beauty that exists right on the border with India. Some of the most epic sights and waterfalls in Bangladesh include:

• Bisanakandi
• Panthumai Waterfall
• Mayabi Waterfall

To visit either Mayabi or Panthumai waterfalls, you can start by hiring a driver or finding a microbus to Gowainghat . Both waterfalls are close to each other, but the routes from here split in different ways.

Note that summertime/monsoon season is by far the best time to visit these waterfalls.

Everything you need to know about visiting the Mayabi Waterfall

The Mayabi, or locally known as the Songrampunji Waterfall, is an incredible local attraction only 20 minutes from Jaflong. It’s more of a cascade than a waterfall, but giant boulders and multiple streams and natural baths make it the perfect place to visit during the rainy season.

It is possible to take a local micro-bus to Gowainghat/Halderpar, a CNG or boat to Jaflong , and then hire a dinghy from there to Mayabi waterfall.

But to make it possible to visit multiple of the best waterfalls and attractions of the north of Bangladesh in one day with ample time, we recommend hiring a driver from Sylhet and leaving very early. You may also be able to rent a car yourself.

If you do choose to use public transportation, these are the approximate costs from Sylhet to the Mayabi / Songrampunji Waterfall:

• Bus from Sylhet to Gowainghat: 80-100 Taka
• CNG from Gowainghat to Jaflong: 1500-2000 Taka
• Dinghy from Jaflong to Mayabi Waterfall: 100-200 Taka (or there’s a ferry for 20 Taka)

In any case, you’ll still need to take a dinghy/boat from Jaflong to see and swim in the Mayabi waterfall.

Everything you need to know about visiting the Panthumai Waterfall

Known locally as Fatachhari Jharna , the Panthumai waterfall thunders in a gorgeous, green, serene corner of this amazing country. Though the waterfall technically is in India, it’s best viewed from the Bangladeshi side.

The village itself, pronounced ‘Pangthumai’, is one of the most beautiful villages in all of Bangladesh. Even without the waterfall, it would be worth visiting – but the waterfall is icing on the cake.

From Jaflong to Panthumai takes about an hour by CNG, and only about 30 minutes from Gowainghat, so it is possible to see both Panthumai and Mayabi waterfalls in one day.

Once in the village of Pangthumai, you can hire a dinghy for about a hundred taka and get up close and personal with this multi-hundred foot beast, or just enjoy it from the river banks. Or for an even more unique experience, keep reading.

A unique, amazing, and authentic river experience: riding a dinghy along the river Piyain down to Bisanakandi

For the ultimate fun experience from here, hire a boat/dinghy near Panthumai waterfall (maybe the same one you took here!) and ride along the branch of the Piyain river towards Bisankandi. The boat ride floats along this magnificent river downstream of the majestic and huge waterfall.

Bisanakandi is a serene, peaceful town on the border with India. It’s a gorgeous land of mountains, gardens, and tea. It’s recommended to visit Bisanakandi in the summer when the fields are flooded to see it in its true beauty.

One thing to note is there isn’t much food here, so pack correspondingly (or eat lunch while in Pangthumai). Have your driver meet you there to continue the rest of the voyage, or hire a CNG and head back to Gowainghat.

Lala Khal: a hidden gem in Bangladesh

Visiting both the Panthumai and Mayabi waterfalls will consume most of your day, but if you have extra time and energy, it’s worth heading to Lala Khal for the true Bangladeshi experience. There are wonderful hotels and homestays in the area that local tourists love to frequent here.

Surrounded by hills, tea gardens, natural forests, and rivers, Lala Khal is truly a hidden gem. This channel itself magically consists of aquamarine water, and the nearby Lalakhal Tea Garden is actually the oldest and one of the most beautiful tea gardens in Bangladesh.

As opposed to the Panthyumai and Mayabi waterfalls that are best seen in the summer, Lala Khal is actually best to visit in the winter. So if you’re here outside of monsoon season, you could consider skipping those and heading straight to Lala Khal.

It is possible to spend the night in Lala Khal to continue this off-the-beaten path, incredible Bangladeshi experience. There are awesome homestays all around.

Day 6: Witnessing the diversity of natural beauty in Bangladesh by visiting insanely beautiful beaches

Perhaps (and for good reason) the most touristic place in Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar offers ridiculously long, beautiful beaches, a fascinating historical monastery, waterfalls, sea turtles, rainforests, and so much more.

This is a fantastic way to see just how much diversity Bangladesh has to offer.

Flying from Sylhet to Cox’s Bazar

Biman Bangladesh Airlines offers direct flights from Sylhet to Cox’s Bazar 3 times a week – usually Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. On other days, you can easily find connecting flights.

If you decided to stay the night near Lala Khal, it’s still possible to leave very early today, hire a driver, and make it in time for the direct fly from Sylhet to Cox’s Bazar. The flight leaves at 950AM, and security/checkin hardly takes long at Osmani International Airport.

What to see in Cox’s Bazar

First and foremost, the main attraction in Cox’s Bazar is often termed the “ longest natural unbroken sea beach ” in the world – with a length of 155 km (96 mi).

That’s a pretty cool way to start.

After that, there’s the 100 Feet Lying Statue of Gautama Buddha. Pretty cool for instagram.

Then there are two islands: Sonadia and St Martin , both places you can frequent green sea turtles (and 4 other species!) nesting, hatching, and swimming during different parts of the year. You can find tours here .

At St Martin Island, the green sea turtles are usually spotted during winter. Whereas at Sonadia Island, you can usually spot them during September-October. 

Lastly, the Himchari National Park offers “55 species of mammals, 13 species of amphibians, 56 species of reptiles, 117 species of plants, and 286 species of different kinds of birds”, and a waterfall (according to the Bangladeshi government ).

Optional Extra 2-3 Day Ultimate Deep Bangladesh Exploration Trip: Rainforest & Huge Waterfall + Tribal Experience

There’s an epic, truly off-the-beaten-path experience you can do from either Cox’s Bazar. It involves trekking, boating across rough waters, staying in a tribal home, and a deep-jungle massive waterfall. Basically, it goes:

• Take a bus from Cox’s Bazar to Bandarban
• Ride a jeep (public or private) from Bandarban to Thanchi Upazilla
• Hire a tour guide (mandatory – national park) and take a 4 hour rough boat ride to Remakri
• Stay in a tribal house at Remakri
• Wake up at 5AM for a 2.5 hour hike to Nafakhum
• Enjoy the absolutely magnificent Amiakhum Waterfall
• Head all the way back in one day.

You can find all the pertinent information here .

If you complete this expedition, do it after visiting Cox’s Bazar so you can head directly to Chattogram to finish the trip.

Best Hotels in Cox’s Bazar

Taking the top spot for best hotel in Cox’s Bazar is by far the Sayeman Beach Resort .

This 4-star hotel has an incredible location on the longest natural beach in the world, awesome service and amenities, and a great restaurant.

If you’re looking for a comparable but more affordable hotel in Cox’s Bazar, check out the Long Beach Hotel .

Day 7: Chattogram, Textiles, Shipwrecks, and Flying Home

Chattogram (also known as Chittagong) is a wonderful place to end an amazing adventure exploring the true hidden gem of Bangladesh. Just like in Dhaka, there’s a ton of history and heritage dating back to the Mughal era.

If your flight leaves early on Day 7, I’d consider making your way to Chattogram by private transfer from Cox’s Bazar either late the previous night or early in the morning. Cox’s Bazar offers much more to see for tourists than Chattogram/Chittagong.

Alternately, if your flight home leaves from Dhaka, you can elect to take a direct flight back to Dhaka from Cox’s Bazar. These are plentiful. There are also buses, but these take about 12 hours.

Getting from Cox’s Bazar to Chattogram/Chittagong

There are tons of buses available from Cox’s Bazar to Chittagong, most of which take about 5 hours . Prices vary from 300 to 2200 Taka depending on quality of the bus and seats, air conditioning, and class.

You can also arrange private transfer, but this will likely cost upwards of 10000 Taka.

What to see in Chittagong

Nestled along the beautiful Karnaphuli river, Chittagong is a massive historical shipping port dating back even to the Greek era. There’s a ton of history and nature to visit here before catching your flight, if you have time. These include:

• The Chittagong War Cemetery
• An Ethnological Museum, the only in Bangladesh
• The Zia Memorial Museum, highlighting the history of assassinated President Ziaur Rahman
• An incredibly beautiful, colorful mosque – Chandanpura Masjid
• Andarkilla Shahi Jame Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque with a library
• Foy’s Lake, which is gorgeous
• A massive shipwreck beach outside the city

If you plan to stay in Chittagong a couple days, you could also visit:

• The beautiful Khoiyachara Waterfall
• Chimbuk Hill and its incredible hiking paths
• The town of Rangamati, nestled on Lake Kaptai, a swimmable, massive, gorgeous lake with tons of attractions
• Shuvolong Waterfalls, only a boat ride away from Rangmati
• The Sangu River, where you can have an amazing time rafting

Conclusion: Bangladesh is the ultimate surprise of a hidden gem

It’s a true pity that Bangladesh is one of the least-visited countries for tourists in the world. It deserves far more.

You can get around the country quite easily and efficiently.

There are so many wonders and beautiful sights. Waterfalls, rivers, mosques, jungles, tea plantations, markets, beaches, friendly locals. It checks all the boxes.

And last but not least, it’s an inexpensive place to visit, which means you can have an epic vacation without breaking the bank.

Bangladesh truly is an extraordinary place to spend at least one week exploring.

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Tour De Sundarbans - 4 Days

• Duration: 4 days
• Group Size: 4 Persons
• Activity Level: High
• Accommodation: Hotel, Sleeping Cabin on Houseboat
• Tour Type: Nature and Wildlife
• Transportation: Air-conditioned car, Flight, Boat
• Location: Dhaka, Sundarbans

This four-day tour is the best opportunity to visit 2 of Bangladesh’s UNESCO world heritage sites, the Mosque City of Bagerhat and the mangrove forest of Sundarbans .  Start the tour by flying to Jessore to visit the Mosque City of Bagerhat. Then spend three days exploring Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest on earth. On the fourth day fly back to Dhaka.

Start in the morning by flying from Dhaka to Jessore.  Then drive to Bagerhat and visit the 15th-century Muslim city also known as Khalifatabad , a UNESCO world heritage site, before arriving in Khulna for the evening. Travel to Mongla the next morning and spend three days exploring Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Royal Bengal Tigers , monkeys, saltwater crocodiles, sweet water dolphins, and a variety of birds. On the fourth day return to Jessore and take an evening flight back to Dhaka.

This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the Sundarbans mangrove forest.

Includes & Excludes

• Discover Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a three-day adventure.
• Visit the mosque city of Bagerhat, a 15 th -century city that includes the Sixty Dome Mosque and is another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Spend 3 days deep inside the Sundarbans on a small houseboat, exploring the largest mangrove forest in the world and an exceptional wildlife sanctuary, with no more than six fellow explorers, anchoring in different places each night.
• Travel Sundarban’s creeks and canals on a wooden rowboat to view wildlife in the early morning and evening.
• Walk on the wooden made trail inside the forest accompanied by armed forest guards.
• Enjoy one of the best beaches in Bangladesh located deep inside the forest, without meeting many other tourists.
• View wildlife from a watchtower overlooking an area where animals come to eat and drink.
• Visit a fishing village to experience the life of the fishermen of the Sundarbans.
• Visit a crocodile and turtle breeding center.
• Visit a dolphin sanctuary for the endangered Ganges and Irrawaddy Dolphin, the last two remaining freshwater dolphin species in Asia.

• Pick-up from your hotel in Dhaka at 06:15 am. Transfer to the airport and fly to Jessore at 7:45 am. Arrive at Jessore at 8:25 am. • Drive to Bagerhat (3 hrs) in an air-conditioned vehicle and visit the 15th-century Mosque City of Bagerhat, a Muslim city once called Khalifatabad, which is the present-day Bagerhat and is a UNESCO protected world heritage site. • You’ll visit most of the remaining mosques from the 15th-century city Khalifatabad the whole day, including the 60 Dome Mosque, 09 Dome Mosque, Rono Bijoypur Mosque, and Singair Mosque, You will also visit the shrine of Khan Jahan Ali, the saint general from the Turkish origin who came to spread Islam in this region and founded this great city; and Kodla Moth – a very decorative and beautiful Hindu temple from the 17th century. Drive to Khulna (1 hr). • Overnight at Khulna (Hotel City Inn)

• Start at 6:00 am and drive to Mongla (1.5 hours). Transfer to our boat upon arrival, and head toward Sundarbans immediately. Breakfast will be served on the boat. You’ll be inside the forest within 15 minutes of starting the journey. Stop at a forest station on the way to complete formalities, then continue toward Kochikhali. • Travel through many small and shallow canals and rivers where big boats cannot go because of their size. Exploring these narrow canals is the main benefit of traveling on a small boat, which gives you the best chance to spot a tiger and other wildlife. • Stop at Harbaria Eco Park and warm up your experience by walking on its 30 mins trail for the first experience of Sundarbans. Day tours, which we never recommend, end at this point. Before sunset, explore a small canal on a noiseless wooden rowboat and search for wildlife. Many animals come to drink water in the evening and morning on the creeks and canals. You’ll float quietly on the boat and experience a breath-taking environment listening to many singing birds and the sounds of many animals. Arrive in Kochikhali by day’s end and stop for the night. • Stay overnight on the boat in a sleeping cabin, anchored in the middle of the river in front of Kochikhali forest station. • Overnight at Kochikhali (Sleeping Cabin on Boat)

• A busy day starts early in the morning with a quiet wooden rowboat ride in search of wildlife. • Arrive back at the main boat for breakfast at 7:30 am. After breakfast walk to Jamtola beach, the quietest and the cleanest beach in Bangladesh. Enjoy the beach for an hour then continue on to the Jamtola tourist spot. Your hike will cover almost 10km. On arrival at Jamtola, board our waiting boat, have lunch and take a rest. • Visit the Kotka Wildlife Sanctuary, and if the tide is high, take a satisfying boat ride on a canal near the sanctuary. • Go to the observation tower at Kotka before the sunset and wait quietly for half an hour. Many deer and other wild animals come here in the evening to eat grass and drink water. You never know what surprises you will experience here! • After sunset, based on the tide, travel to another suitable forest station for the night. • Stay overnight on the houseboat in a sleeping cabin, anchoring in the middle of the river in front of the forest station. • Overnight at Horintana (Sleeping Cabin on Boat)

• Start the day at 6:00m with a wooden boat exploring a canal near the forest station. Return to the main boat at 7:30 am for breakfast, then start our return journey to Mongla over other small rivers and canals. • Enroute to Mongla visit a fishing village and the Koromjal Crocodile Breeding Center. Reach Mongla in the late afternoon. • Drive toward Jessore (3 hrs), and fly to Dhaka on the 7:10 pm flight. Arrive in Dhaka around 19.50 H, transfer to your hotel, and say goodbye! • End of the Tour

* We are specialized for a private tour * 4+ People or a bigger group – please ask for a price quote!

• Dhaka-Jessore-Dhaka flight tickets.
• 3 nights accommodation in hotels and the houseboat cabins as per itinerary with complimentary breakfast on a twin sharing basis.
• All meals, drinking water, tea, and coffee while on the boat at Sundarbans for three days on Day-2, 3, and 4.
• All boat rides.
• All site entrance tickets.
• Air-conditioned car, driver, and English-speaking guide.
• Forest permission fee for Sundarbans.
• All tips except our guide, driver, and boat crew.
• Any food, drinks, or personal items other than those mentioned above
• All of our staff are vaccinated including booster dose!
• We maintain COVID-19 protective measures to ensure a safer touring environment for everyone
• This tour is available to start every day.
• On the chartered boat inside the Sundarban with non-air-conditioned sleeping cabins.
• To enter the mosque please wear long, shorts are not allowed by the authority to enter the mosque, women should wear a scarf to cover their heads while entering the mosque.
• Meals: Overall Bengali Cuisine; Lunch on day one, all meals in the Sundarban from day three morning today five afternoon (03 Breakfast, 03 Lunch, 02 Dinner), late afternoon snacks for 03 days and unlimited drinking mineral water, tea, coffee while in the Sundarbans.
• The chartered boat for Sundarban excursion: with very basic facilities without air-conditioned, no electricity, hot water available on upon request, there is solar lighting system in the boat and electric generator will be available for a couple of hours every day in the evening for charging your gadgets.
• Cell Phone signal is poor while we are in Sundarban some places you will get only 2G network.
• If possible please bring these staff; Raincoat, umbrella, Snicker shoes for walking, Hat or Cap for Sun protection, Sunburn lotion, insects spray, Binoculars, Camera, and of course one pair of curious eyes to locate interesting species.
• Regarding that long trekking; if you don’t prefer to do this activity then you can have a sit in front of the boat and enjoy the canal cruise you might locate something interesting here as well.
• For a single supplement additional $85 USD is required.
• Since local people don’t see many foreign tourists they might be a bit curious but are very friendly and cooperative people. Please be polite to the local people.
• Please be respectful of Bangladeshi culture and tradition because you may encounter situations different from your own tradition and culture.
• The itinerary is flexible and can be changed according to your reasonable request.
• We require full payment in advance while you are booking the tour, you can see our Online Payment system here….

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Best Cycling Tour of Bangladesh

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Cycling in Bangladesh is very popular among the locals in the rural part of Bangladesh,,, especially in the northern part. Still today, for the school or college going students, it is considered the most popular transportations. Currently, the popularity is growing faster in the big cities like Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna,, etc. through facebook people are gathering on weekends to go cycling in the nearest districts for days or overnights. But still,, now, Bangladesh is receiving very few tourists to do cycling in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Eco Adventure is one of the first companies in Bangladesh that is promoting the “Cycling Tour of Bangladesh” for cycle lovers to come and explore the most unique part of the world. This tour can be done by any tourist at any age (10-25km per day). Bangladesh Eco 'sAdventure's specialized team has designed the cycling routes very carefully to give the best flavor of daily village life, natural sites and also to visit the cultural sites. Bangladesh Eco Adventure has designed a very special cycling tour of Bangladesh considering it includes you to ride your cycle in old Dhaka, weaving traditional textile villages, worlds one of the best cycling trek Sreemangal Tea Valley Cycling (By Lonely Planet) and lastly the world’s longest (80 K.M) Marin drive Cox’s bazaar. 

Day 01: Dhaka city Cycling Adventure

Morning our give will take you for bicycling tour of 04 hours in the old part of the city visiting the morning city life, we will drive to the tine road to visit the photo katara, boro katara, it was the gateway to entire Dhaka built during the 17AD during mogul in the power, following that we will also visit the British colonial Palace Pink Palace, Cycling in the Hindu Street, parliament building,,, etc. overnight Dhaka

Cycle – 40 km

Day 02: Visit the Heritage & Cultural City Tangail

The city of Tangail is situated in the Basin of Brahmaputra River, one of the oldest cities in Bengal famous for the handloom weaving, pottery work, and some heritage sites like Atia Mosque. The morning we will take the train ride to Tangail (two hours train ride). upon arrival, take the cycles and drive to visit heritage city. We will drive through the village path and regional road in between green Bangladesh to experience the village lifestyle, seat in the local market and having a cup of tea, visit the pottery and jeweler’s village, learn one of the oldest forms of handloom weaving called Jakard weaving, evening enjoy some local music by villagers. Overnight in Tangail.

Cycle – 85 km

Day 03: Welcome to the tea capital of Bangladesh

Morning After breakfast we will drive to the tea capital Sremangal by car. it’s one of the beautiful parts of Bangladesh where small and big hills are covered with tea gardens and the road go through the tea gardens is one of the best beauty you can enjoy with biking. It’s about six hour drive by car from tangail to Sreemangal .The first day; we will have a stroll around the city and enjoy some local tea with local people. Overnight Sreemangal.

Day 04: Visit the Nature, tea Gardens & Tribe of Sreemangal

Early morning we will take your bikes to the Lawarchara Rain forest, this is one of the best habitats of rare animal Gibbons, also the best place for birding, visit the tribal villages of Khasia, monipuri tribal people, take the bikes inside the tea garden, this is one of the best panoramic beauty you can enjoy in Bangladesh, the road built in between the tea garden very special road and we will there for the whole afternoon.  Evening we will take you to a very special tea with seven-layer. Overnight Sreemangal.

Cycling – 45 km

Day 05: Srimangal to Chittagong train ride

The morning after breakfast, transfer of the railway station, we will take the train from Srimangal to business capital Chittagong. It is a very interesting journey. It will take almost the whole day on train. Late afternoon upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Day 06: Chittagong: visit the ship-breaking yard and drive to the beach city

The morning after breakfast, we will visit the largest fish market of the country where they bring fishes with big baskets early in the morning, selling it,, and the market end by ten in the morning. After the visit, we will drive to the ship breaking yard. This yard is considered the fourth largest in the world and people dismantle it all by hand. It is now forbidden to visit inside the factory but you can see the whole work by taking a boat tour. Afternoon, you will be transferred to the beach city coxes bazaar by Luxury public bus. Upon arrival at the beach city, Dinner,, and overnight in Cox’s Bazar.

Day 07: Cycling in Cox’s Bazar, the beach city

The city Cox’s bazaar is very famous for the beach, you can enjoy the sandy 120 km unbroken sea beach of the world, here in coxes bazaar. The newly built marine drive is around 70 km long built around the beach. On one site hills and another side the open beach, it really very enjoyable ride from Bangladesh. The morning we will visit the oldest monastery in Ramu district and later afternoon we will drive to the beach part. It is very beautiful in the afternoon when fishermen are coming from fishing, people enjoying the sunset. Evening back to the hotel and overnight in Cox’s Bazar.

Cycle – 20 - 45 km

Day 08: Fly back to Dhaka and end our tour

The morning after breakfast drives to the airport and take the morning flight to Dhaka. Upon arrival in Dhaka, free time for shopping and have a look around the nightlife, taste the local food, and after dinner transfer to the hotel and end our tour.

Package Includes:

• Accommodation twin sharing basis in all categories of Hotel.
• Parking at the hotel and Backup transportation always
• Breakfast is included
• All transportation including car + bus + train ride as per itinerary including all taxes and charges.
• Experienced and local Tour leader (multilingual) with daily briefings of the bike tours, during the day the tour leader is cycling the daily bike tour and reachable on his cell phone;
• A local English-speaking guides will be accompanying the tour.
• Daily complimentary coffee and tea till 4 PM.

Package Exclude:

• Any inquiry or accident will not be covered by the tour cost
• Lunch & dinner and any other food is not included
• Rental bicycle € 70,00 per bicycle, E-Bike €165,-, other transfers, parking fee, entrance fees & excursions, fees for ferries;

Bicycles: The bicycles on board are mostly unisex touring or trekking bikes with light-weight frames and normal mount (ladies model), with 5 gears, hand brake & hub brake,, and pannier bag. Prices of other bikes (e.g. E-Bikes, children’s bikes, “slip streamers”, tandems, parent-and-child tandems,, etc.) and child’s saddles (front or rear) are on request. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (at no extra cost). However, the crew or tour operator is in no way responsible for any damage, loss,, or theft of such bicycles. In Bangladesh, bikers are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet but it is suggested. Bike helmets are not available onboard.

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Uncapped all-rounder in Zimbabwe's squad for Bangladesh tour

Zimbabwe will tour Bangladesh for a five-game T20I series in May

Sikandar Raza will captain a 15-member group for the T20I series against Bangladesh. All-rounder Johnathan Campbell is the uncapped player in the unit, while Tadiwanashe Marumani and Faraz Akram have earned recalls. Campbell is an adept left-hand batter who bowls leg-spin.

The remaining players are the same as that featured in Zimbabwe's last T20I series away in Sri Lanka in January 2024.

The side includes veterans such as Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, and Craig Ervine. The pace attack will be led by Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, with support from Clive Madande and Brian Bennett -- the impressive young guns in the side.

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Madande, Bennett and Campbell featured in Zimbabwe's emerging men’s team that won the gold medal at the 13th African Games in Ghana in March.

Squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Johnathan Campbell, Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Sean Williams

Former Zimbabwe international Stuart Matsikenyeri will be in charge of the side against Bangladesh with the team yet to appoint a new head coach after Dave Houghton's resignation at the end of last year.

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Demi Vollering announces personal partnership deal with Nike

Demi Vollering has signed a personal sponsorship deal with Nike, joining Mark Cavendish , Letizia Paternoster and Ineos Grenadier rider and triathlete Cameron Wurf, who have similar agreements with the US-based sportswear brand.   

Nike does not currently produce cycling products, but Cavendish and Wurf wear shoes with a prominent Nike Swoosh on them. Vollering is under contract with SD Worx-Protime until 2025 and currently uses Specialized shoes but could perhaps switch to Nike if a move to FDJ-Suez is confirmed.

Vollering won the 2023 Tour de France Femmes and dominated the Classics, with reports that she could become the first female rider to earn a million euros per season. Wout Van Aert , Tom Pidcock, Zoe Backstedt , Anton Palzer are all Red Bull athletes. Nike could be keen for Vollering to play a similar ambassador role as women’s cycling continues to develop.  

The Dutch woman indicated that Nike will help her “pursue the dreams and goals I have set for the coming years.”

Vollering posted a photograph of her signing a deal wearing a Michael Jordan jacket, with the only tag on her post to the Nike Women Instagram account.   

“I am aware of my role within women’s cycling and women’s sports in general, and the opportunities it presents,” she added in an Instagram post, announcing her deal with Nike.   

“Together with Nike, I can achieve common goals and effectively spread my message. We want to inspire many people to start moving, and together, we will make dreams come true,” 

“I want to extend my gratitude to all the people and partners around me who believe in me and have supported my journey so far. A special shout-out to my love @j_dvoogd (Jan de Voogd) and who also happens to be my agent, for always encouraging and supporting me in pursuing my dreams.” 

Vollering has yet to win a race in 2024 but is riding the Vuelta España Femenina and SD Worx - Protime finished third in Sunday’s opening time trial. She will return to the Tour de France Femmes in August to defend her yellow jersey, while teammate and fellow team leader Lotte Kopecky focuses on the Giro d’Italia Women and the track events at the Paris Olympics .  

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Ladies European Tour: Belgium's Manon De Roey cruises to second title at South African Women's Open

Manon De Roey led by three shots on 14-under par before the start of play; In second place on 10-under par finished New Zealand’s Momoka Kobori and England's Gabriella Cowley; watch the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and all of the majors in 2024 live on Sky Sports

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Belgium's Manon De Roey cruised to her second Ladies European Tour title after a dominant four-shot victory at the South Africa Women's Open on Sunday.

She led by three shots on 14-under par before the start of play, and managed to take on the windy conditions at Erinvale carding an even-par round of 70 to claim her second title.

De Roey started well and carded her first birdie of the day on the par-5 seventh before dropping a shot after missing the green on the par-3 eighth whilst Morocco's Ines Laklalech and Sweden's Lisa Pettersson dropped shots early on.

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De Roey managed to recover thanks to a birdie in front of the clubhouse on the ninth which took her lead to five whilst Pettersson and Laklalech found trouble on the same hole.

As victory loomed, De Roey made eight straight pars in a row before dropping a shot on the 18th after three-putting the par-4.

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After tapping in the bogey for a four-shot victory, De Roey was showered in champagne by Austria's Christine Wolf and English trio Ellie Givens, Liz Young and Hannah Burke.

In second place on 10-under par finished New Zealand's Momoka Kobori and England's Gabriella Cowley. The latter carded a round of 70 (-2) to also claim the Sunshine Ladies Tour Order of Merit.

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Tour de france stage 4: back to france and into the high alps, the first major exam for the tour general classification contenders as the race visits two legendary climbs..

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Stage 4 — Tuesday, July 2 Pinerolo to Valloire Distance: 139.6km (87 miles) Profile: Mountain stage

Stage 4: The first major exam for the Tour general classification contenders

The shortest stage outside of the two individual time trials will be a testing one, with the route from Pinerolo in Italy to Valloire in the Alps crossing three major climbs, and ensuring hardly a kilometer of level ground during the 139.6 kilometers of racing.

The road rises as soon as the flag drops in Pinerolo, with the summit of Sestrières located 50.4km after the start. Fausto Coppi took a famous victory here in the 1952 Tour, having earlier triumphed in Pinerolo during the 1949 Giro. He also won both races overall.

The 39.9km climb, which also saw a defiant victory by Claudio Chiappucci ahead of Miguel Indurain in the 1992 Tour, is the first over 2,000 meters in this year’s race. It is followed 21km later by the summit of the Col de Montgenèvre, with this Tour’s second-highest peak in turn located 49km later.

The Col du Galibier is one of the most famous climbs in cycling. It first featured in the 1911 Tour de France and has featured no less than 31 times since 1947. In 2011 it was used for the first time as a stage finish, with Andy Schleck triumphing there after a 60km solo break.

At 23km in length and 2,642 meters above sea level, it is one of the most ferocious climbs in this year’s race. While 19km of descent remains after the summit, those first over the top have a huge chance of the stage win and, potentially, the yellow jersey.

The view of Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme: “The race leaves Italy after a long climb to the resort of Sestrières, where Coppi triumphed in 1952, the border subsequently reached at the Col de Montgenèvre. Then, after ascending the Lautaret pass, the riders will tackle the 2,642-metre Galibier. This will be the first opportunity for the favorites to test themselves in the high mountains.”

Many airlines have 'stopover' programs that let travelers tour a city between connecting flights, and some will even pay for a hotel — here's how to book them

• Many people intentionally book flights with long connections so they can explore the layover city.
• Airlines capitalize on this trend with "stopover" programs, some even offering free hotels and food.
• These stopovers benefit travelers, airlines, and the carrier's home country by boosting tourism.

A special segment of adventurous travelers will purposely book itineraries with long connections in layover cities just to leave the airport and explore for a few hours or days between flights.

Airlines have jumped on this growing trend with built-in "stopover" programs, which can come with free or discounted hotels, excursions, transportation, and food at the layover destination.

It's basically a vacation within a vacation.

Although it sounds too good to be true, stopovers benefit everyone involved. Travelers get more choices and don't have to be confined to an airport, airlines gain customers who may have otherwise chosen a nonstop option on a competitor, and the carrier's home country sees a boost in tourism.

Plus, the cheap or complimentary accommodations typically come at a small cost to airlines, thanks to partnerships with local hotels or tour companies.

Not all stopover programs are structured with an emphasis on tourism, though, as some were created simply to offer conveniences during long layovers. Still, they are a way to secure a free hotel and explore an extra city.

Here are 22 global airline stopover programs, each lasting anywhere from hours to months.

Many carriers allow stopovers to be added to a regular cash booking, but some are only available via award tickets . This means the flight was paid for using points/miles or a combination of points/miles and cash.

Air Canada has a stopover option built into its Aeroplan loyalty program. It allows customers booking award flights to add a stop on international journeys and explore practically any city the airline flies to outside the US and Canada.

The add-on costs 5,000 Aeroplan points each way and can only be booked if the stop is at least 24 hours, capping out at 45 days.

Air France/KLM

Air France and Dutch carrier KLM's Flying Blue loyalty program offers a stopover of 24 hours or more in a connecting city on either carrier or their airline partners.

The option is free to add to award tickets, and passengers can stay up to a year in the stopover city.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines offers a free one-night hotel stay for transfer passengers with connection times lasting between six and 30 hours, though there are some time and route restrictions.

Breakfast and transportation are included for eligible travelers.

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines' Panama stopover program allows customers to spend anywhere from 24 hours to seven days in the nation's capital, Panama City, on their outbound or return trip.

The option is free for the first stopover, but a second stopover can cost up to $250 plus taxes. Copa offers discounted hotels and tours that can be booked via its stopover website.

Emirates allows a stopover in Dubai with the option to add discounted tours or hotel bookings to the itinerary via its website.

The UAE carrier also has a " Dubai Connect " program that gives passengers with layovers between 6 and 26 hours, depending on the cabin, a complimentary hotel, transfers, meals, and any needed visa.

Dubai Connect only triggers if the customer takes the next available flight. Essentially, you can't intentionally book a longer layover to quality for the free stopover hotel.

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines' transit program gives customers flying via Addis Ababa a free hotel, transit visa, and transfers during layovers lasting between eight and 24 hours.

The hotel on the airline's website is the Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel, located inside the airport.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways offers a stopover in its Abu Dhabi hub, which comes with an undisclosed discount at select three-star hotels for up to two nights.

Two and four-night stays can be booked at more luxurious four and five-star hotels at a 40% discount. The minimum stay is 24 hours.

Although Etihad's website says it is temporarily unavailable, the airline used to allow eligible travelers to use a so-called Transit Connect Package that provided a free hotel near the airport for layovers lasting 10 to 24 hours. It is unclear when or if the program is returning.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways offers a stopover program in Fiji for those traveling to and from Australia, New Zealand, and other South Pacific nations.

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Hotels and activities like ziplining and beach resorts can be booked through the airline as part of the stopover package.

Finnair allows passengers to book 6, 12, or 24-hour layovers in Helsinki at no additional fare charge and outlines itinerary ideas and information on its website , like transportation, free walking tours, and restaurants.

Customers can book a hotel through the airline and earn Finnair Plus points.

Iberia customers can plan a stopover in Madrid to or from an international destination for one to six nights at no extra cost.

Discounts on hotels, excursions, and transfers in the Spanish capital are available through Iberia.

Icelandair offers a stopover option for one to seven days in its capital city of Reykjavik on transatlantic itineraries for no additional charge.

The airline offers itinerary help and assistance in booking excursions and tours. Hotels need to be booked separately.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines considers itself one of the "most stopover -friendly" carriers in the world.

The stopovers, which trigger at 24 hours, are not limited to JAL's hubs in Tokyo but can be enjoyed in places like Osaka and Kyoto using the airline's multi-city booking tool.

Latam Airlines

Latam Airlines offers stopovers for between one and three days on flights that connect in São Paulo, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife, Manaus, Curitiba, and Belem. Only international itineraries that connect in São Paulo.

Hotels and amenities can be booked via Latam, but the stopover booking is free.

Oman Air offers customizable stopover packages to give travelers time to explore the country's capital, Muscat, and beyond. An additional fare charge may be applicable, though the airline does not fly to the US.

Packages and a-la-carte options include discounted hotels for up to three nights, as well as organized tours, meals, and transfers.

Australian flag carrier Qantas offers its stopovers in a similar manner to JAL in that multi-city bookings can be manipulated to add extra days between flights in layover cities, like Bangkok, Osaka, or San Francisco.

This comes at no extra cost on eligible Qantas fares and can be used on its Oneworld partner airlines.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' stopover program allows passengers with a minimum layover of 12 hours and up to 24 hours to choose from a list of deeply discounted four and five-star hotels. Certain flight itineraries allow for up to four nights.

Nightly hotel rates start at $14 per person for 1 night at four-star standard hotels, with premium five-star beach hotels starting at $30 per person for one night.

Royal Jordanian Airlines

Royal Jordanian Airlines' transit program gives economy and business-class travelers with at least eight and six-hour layovers, respectively, a free hotel room, meals, and transit, assuming certain fare conditions are met.

However, the connecting flight must be the earliest possible — meaning, similar to Emirates, passengers can't intentionally book a longer layover to be eligible for the complimentary perks.

Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines, or SWISS, has a multi-city stopover booking tool on its website that allows passengers to find itineraries with extra days in Switzerland.

The cost of hotels and other perks is on the customer, though.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' stopover program is available via the multi-city tool, similar to other carriers, where travelers can add hotels, transfers, and activities. The stopover can last one to seven days.

Singapore also offers free transit tours to passengers with layover times between five and a half and 24 hours at Singapore's Changi Airport. It's first-come, first-serve and includes sightseeing around Singapore.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal allows customers to add a stopover in Lisbon or Porto between one and 10 days, offering discounts on hotels, food, and activities.

It also offers 25% off a domestic flight to a second Portuguese destination, like the Azores or Madeira islands, to take during the stopover.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' stopover program gives economy travelers a one-night free hotel stay and business flyers a two-night free stay if the period between their connecting flights in Istanbul exceeds 20 hours.

Those traveling from the US in economy class can stay up to two nights in a four-star hotel, while those traveling in business can stay up to three nights in a five-star hotel.

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