Khulna Division

Southwestern Bangladesh, home to two World Heritage Sites: the Sundarbans mangroves and the Mosque City of Bagerhat.

Khulna Division lies in southwestern Bangladesh, bordering India to the west. In the south, the vast Sundarbans mangrove forest is a World Heritage Site and home to Bengal tigers, spotted deer and saltwater crocodiles; visits are mostly by boat, and you must enter with a licensed guide. The Mosque City of Bagerhat, best represented by the 15th-century Sixty Dome Mosque, is also a World Heritage Site. The city of Khulna and the port of Mongla are the main departure points for exploring the mangroves. November to February is the best time to visit. You can fly to Jessore Airport or travel from Dhaka by train or bus.

Destinations

• Khulna & Sundarbans

Itineraries

• Bangladesh Three World Heritage Sites & Tea Country In-Depth – Travel from Dhaka north to ancient temple ruins, south for a mangrove boat cruise, and northeast to tea country, coveri…
• Bagerhat & Sundarbans Mangrove Cruise – Head south from Dhaka to see the historic mosque city, then spend 3 days and 2 nights living on a boat deep in the mang…