Bagerhat

Bagerhat is a district located at the confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, globally recognized for the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat. Founded in the 15th century by the Sufi saint and Turkish general Ulugh Khan Jahan, the city was originally known as Khalifatabad. It features a remarkable concentration of Islamic monuments built in an unplastered, exposed brick style unique to the region. The centerpiece of this UNESCO World Heritage site is the Sixty Dome Mosque (Shait Gumbad Mosque), which actually has 77 domes and is the largest historical mosque in Bangladesh. The area encompasses over 50 Islamic monuments, including the Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali, Nine Dome Mosque, and Singar Mosque. The architectural style blends local Bengali elements with Sultanate designs, adapted to the wet delta environment. Bagerhat is situated about 25 kilometers southeast of Khulna and can be reached by bus from Dhaka or Khulna. It is often combined with a trip to the nearby Sundarbans mangrove forest. The archaeological sites are best explored during the cooler dry season from November to March.

Nearby cities

Khulna

Khulna is a major industrial city that serves as the gateway to the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest.

Khulna

An industrial city in southwestern Bangladesh, serving as the main gateway to the Sundarbans mangrove forest.

Jessore

A historic city in southwestern Bangladesh, known for its date palm juice and as the first district liberated in 1971.

Kushtia

The cultural capital of Bangladesh, famous for being the home of the philosopher-saint Lalon Shah and the poet Rabindranath Tagore.

Jhenaidah

A district in western Bangladesh known for its agricultural diversity and several historical mosques and temples.

Lhamoizingkha

Lhamoizingkha is a subtropical border town in Bhutan, situated on the banks of the Sunkosh River in an area with lush vegetation.

Khuruthang

Khuruthang is a planned new town serving as the commercial hub for the Punakha district, just south of the historic dzong.

Sirajganj

A major river port and transportation hub on the Jamuna River, connecting northern Bangladesh with the rest of the country.

Jamalpur

A northern city known for its nakshi kantha (embroidered quilt) handicrafts and agricultural production.

Tsimasham

Tsimasham is the headquarters of Chukha district, strategically located along the main highway between Thimphu and the Indian border.

Damphu

Damphu is the administrative center of Tsirang district, famous for its mild climate and rich agricultural yields.

History & landmarks

Sundarbans

The largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the endangered Bengal tiger.

Bangabandhu Bridge

One of the longest bridges in South Asia, crossing the Jamuna River to connect eastern and western Bangladesh.

Talo Dzong

The Talo Monastery is located high up in the hills of Punakha.

Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery

An impressive temple and nunnery complex situated on a ridge.

Gasa Dzong

A historic mountain fortress built in the 17th century to protect against attacks from the north.

Buddha Dordenma

A gigantic Buddha statue towering over Thimphu.

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Phajoding Monastery

A massive monastery complex high above Thimphu, reached by a steep hike.

Gangtey

A historic village at 3000 meters altitude, recognized for the majestic 17th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery.

Nature

Padma River

The main distributary of the Ganges in Bangladesh, known for its shifting banks.

Jamuna River

The lower course of the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh, characterized by many sandbars.

Wang Chhu

The main river of the Thimphu Valley runs through Bhutan's capital and forms a picturesque gorge in the west of the country.

More places

Sixty Dome Mosque

One of the oldest mosques in Bangladesh, located in Bagerhat.

Mujibnagar Monument

The monument commemorates the first provisional government of Bangladesh, which was sworn in here in 1971.

Royal Botanical Park Lampelri

Bhutan's first botanical park, offering rich biodiversity with over 46 rhododendron species and many native birds.

Punakha Valley

A lower and warmer valley where rice and fruits thrive excellently due to the mild climate.

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Punatsangchhu Project

Two massive hydroelectric megaprojects under construction on the Punatsangchhu river.

Tsenda Kang

An impressive ice pyramid in the mountain group around Gangkhar Puensum, surrounded by untouched wilderness.

Yusipang Agricultural Research Center

A center of excellence near Thimphu focusing on forestry and agricultural research to improve crop yields.

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Dagachhu Hydropower Plant

A hydropower project in Dagana district developed as Bhutan's first infrastructure project under a public-private partnership model.