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Bangladesh Vacation Guide
Once described by Henry Kissinger as ‘a basket case of disaster’, Bangladesh – which suffers from deep poverty, a precarious natural position and poor infrastructure - is often dismissed as a nation of little hope, and struggles next to neighboring India when it comes to bringing in the tourist buck. Bustling capital Dhaka is a swirling vortex of human chaos, with overt poverty along its stinking riverbanks but plenty of colorful character.
The best way to leave the capital is on a creaking rocket steamer, following the dirty flow of Buriganga down to Khulna, a non-descript city that forms the gateway to the Sundarbans. The world’s largest mangrove swamp is a gloomy, unknown expanse of waterways and intense forestry, where on average a human is eaten by tigers every third day. In the company of a well-qualified guide, this harsh wilderness becomes a forest safari, with an exciting assortment of inhabitants, but should never be attempted alone.
A more peaceful pastime is up for grabs on the peaceful tea estates of Srimangal, or the Buddhist-influenced islands of Rangamati. The local’s favorite holiday destination stretches across several islands around the blissful manmade Kaptai Lake, and has a chilled out, hill-station vibe. Cox’s Bazar – a stretch of white sand beach unique to Bangladesh is the talk of the country during summertime, but nothing like as overwhelming as locals would have you believe.
A more typical Bangladeshi experience is to be found in Puthia, a tiny village full of pointy, disintegrating temples that echo a modern-day Angkor Wat, and are pleasantly tourist free. Bathe in the open pools with the locals and their buffaloes, or fish amongst the overgrown lily pads. Gaud is similarly well endowed with treasures: tumbling mosques and palaces aplenty, and a strange dearth of the lively street culture that quickly becomes a noisy part of Bangladeshi life.
For the ambitious traveler, Bangladesh’s lack of visitors and historical treasures – as well as wild outdoor experiences – make the transparent poverty and fast-paced life a non-issue. If you’re the type who prefers your trips a little wild, this is a tourist-free Asian gem.
The best way to leave the capital is on a creaking rocket steamer, following the dirty flow of Buriganga down to Khulna, a non-descript city that forms the gateway to the Sundarbans. The world’s largest mangrove swamp is a gloomy, unknown expanse of waterways and intense forestry, where on average a human is eaten by tigers every third day. In the company of a well-qualified guide, this harsh wilderness becomes a forest safari, with an exciting assortment of inhabitants, but should never be attempted alone.
A more peaceful pastime is up for grabs on the peaceful tea estates of Srimangal, or the Buddhist-influenced islands of Rangamati. The local’s favorite holiday destination stretches across several islands around the blissful manmade Kaptai Lake, and has a chilled out, hill-station vibe. Cox’s Bazar – a stretch of white sand beach unique to Bangladesh is the talk of the country during summertime, but nothing like as overwhelming as locals would have you believe.
A more typical Bangladeshi experience is to be found in Puthia, a tiny village full of pointy, disintegrating temples that echo a modern-day Angkor Wat, and are pleasantly tourist free. Bathe in the open pools with the locals and their buffaloes, or fish amongst the overgrown lily pads. Gaud is similarly well endowed with treasures: tumbling mosques and palaces aplenty, and a strange dearth of the lively street culture that quickly becomes a noisy part of Bangladeshi life.
For the ambitious traveler, Bangladesh’s lack of visitors and historical treasures – as well as wild outdoor experiences – make the transparent poverty and fast-paced life a non-issue. If you’re the type who prefers your trips a little wild, this is a tourist-free Asian gem.