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India, Bangladesh

Tour the most populous cities in the world, stroll along serene tea fields and chat with tribal members when hiking up into the hills. You can have it all when you embark on this 12-day Bengal Journey through Bangladesh and India Itinerary. The trip takes you through Dhaka, Sylhet, Chittagong and the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. Fly into Kolkata to begin the Indian portion of the adventure and travel to Bagdogra and Darjeeling. This is the perfect balance of nature, culture and bustling city life.

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Highlights

  • Two Countries, One History: Bengal, once an independent regional empire, underwent much political turmoil and division until a permanent partition separated it into West Bengal India and Bangladesh. Discover the similarities and differences between both countries that was once the same region.
  • Tea Delights: Visit the premier tea countries of both Bangladesh and India, Sylhet and Darjeeling respectively.
  • Historic Calcutta: Once the capital of British India, Calcutta is fashioned by its colonial legacy with strong European influences and buildings still evident throughout the city.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

Dhaka

Begin your trip in one of South Asia’s most happening cities, Bangladesh’s Dhaka. Check out the National Museum for a fantastic introduction to the country’s dazzling artwork. The daunting National Parliament House is a must-see. Check in to the humble-but-accommodating Westin Dhaka, the best option in the area.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Luxurious: All rooms are artistically designed and supply only the highest quality of comforts, from plush beds to rainforest showers.

Haven for Food Lovers: With over six dining options, food lovers will have to make hard decisions when faced with the hotel’s diverse array of tempting cuisines.

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Le Meridien Dhaka Preferred Hotel
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If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 2

Dhaka

Begin your tour of the city in Old Dhaka. This old-world architecture is reminiscent of the city’s one-time important role as one of the largest and richest cities in the Indian subcontinent. Walk through the shockingly Pink Palace also known as Ahsan Manjil. Finish the day with a visit to the Star Mosque, Tara Masjid. Finally, you’ll take an exciting rickshaw tour of the city for an unforgettable adventure.

Dhaka
Dhaka

Day 3

Sylhet

Make your way to Sylhet (around 5 hours' drive) through the major urban center of Srimangal. This is the hotspot of the country’s tea industry. Take a bicycle tour of the lush, fragrant tea fields. Enjoy a seven-color tea tasting, before concluding your day with a visit to a local hilltribe to learn about a rare culture. Check in to the Nazimgarh Resort to rest your head for the evening.

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The Garden Resort is one of Nazimgarh's three premier luxury properties in Bangladesh's northeast Sylhet District. The Garden Resort is situated just 30 minutes from the Sylhet Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Sylhet on a groomed hillside with views of the countryside.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 4

Chittagong

After breakfast at your hotel, fly via Dhaka to the second-most populous city in the country - Chittagong. Upon arrival, check in to the Peninsula Chittagong. After getting comfortable, take off to see the Shrine of Bayazid Bostami. The tomb is a revered holy place that draws many pilgrims. The on-site pond is home to black soft-shell turtles - a species that has been extinct in the wild since 2002.

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The Peninsula Chittagong is a property in the city’s upscale GEC Circle, a short 5-minute walk from Central Plaza shopping area. Feel soothed by the outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments and well-equipped fitness center.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Chittagong
Chittagong

Day 5

Dhaka

Go straight to the heart of Bangladeshi culture upon this morning’s visit to a hilltribe outside of Chittagong. The remote area has little influence from the outside world. Observe tribe members in their daily traditional activities. The people still weave their own clothing and grow their own food. This evening, catch a flight to Dhaka and check in to the Westin Dhaka.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Luxurious: All rooms are artistically designed and supply only the highest quality of comforts, from plush beds to rainforest showers.

Haven for Food Lovers: With over six dining options, food lovers will have to make hard decisions when faced with the hotel’s diverse array of tempting cuisines.

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Le Meridien Dhaka Preferred Hotel
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If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 6

Dhaka

Journey out of Dhaka and into the thick of the largest single block of mangrove forest in the entire world. Catch a flight to Mongla, where you will step aboard a private boat for an up-close tour of the forest’s roots. On the way back to Dhaka, visit the incredible Mosque City of Bagerhat. The city was once considered a “lost city.” The Sixty Dome Mosque is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel back to Dhaka by crossing the rushing Padma River on a ferry.

Day 7

Calcutta

Depart Bangladesh and travel to exciting India. Your first stop is the former capital of the British East India Company - urban Calcutta. We recommend the Oberoi Grand or the Taj Bengal for a comfortable, luxurious stay in the city.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Thai Food: One of the best Thai restaurants in the country.

Architecture: 125 year old historic property.

Location: Prime spot in the main shopping area and within walking distance to many attractions.

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The Oberoi Grand Preferred Hotel
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Located in a leafy, quiet part of town, the Taj Bengal is within walking distance of various sights such as the Royal Calcutta Race Course, Horticulture Gardens, National Library, and the Zoological Gardens. There are 229 spacious rooms, equipped with marble-tiled bathrooms, teak floors, original works of art, hand-crafted rugs, and tasteful wooden furniture.

If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Calcutta
Calcutta

Day 8

Calcutta

Spend the day enjoying the city to the fullest. Have a private tour of the city’s elegant colonial architecture. Highlights include the National Library of India, the sprawling 19th-century Marble Palace, the Indian Museum, the General Post Office and the Victoria Memorial. Dine at the oldest polo club in the world for lunch at the Calcutta Polo Club. This afternoon, visit the Mother House, the final resting place of the revered Mother Theresa.

Day 9

Darjeeling

Check out of Calcutta and fly to Bagdogra. From Bagdogra you will be driven to lush Himalayan town of Darjeeling. The British introduced tea plants to the area in 1849 and the industry still thrives today. Check in to the Glenburn Tea Estate and enjoy the perfect combination of tea plantation, homestay and luxury resort.

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A combination of tea plantation, homestay and luxury resort, Glenburn Tea Estate is a truly unforgettable place to stay. Set amidst lush green tea gardens above the Rungeet and Rung Dung rivers, Glenburn consists of two luxury bungalows, Burra and Water Lily, both of which are over 100 years old and have been lovingly maintained.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Darjeeling
Darjeeling

Day 10

Darjeeling

Start your day by touring the fragrant tea plantations at the Glenburn Tea Estate. You can tailor the teas to suit your personal preferences during a tasting at the tour’s end. Next, take a drive through the dense Simbong Forest until you reach the River Rung Dung. A local guide will help you identify the local flora and fauna on a nature walk. Cross the impressive Manjitar Suspension Footbridge and visit the local Shiva Temple in the small Manjitar Village. Return to your hotel this evening.

Day 11

Darjeeling

A visit to Darjeeling isn’t complete without a ride on the quaint Toy Train. The train is thus named because it is the narrowest gauge railway - only two feet wide. Next, have a private tour of the 1875-built Ghoom Monastery. Enjoy a cup of tea with the senior resident monks and learn about their way of life. Hayden Hall and the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center are both fantastic nonprofits to visit in the area.

Day 12

Departure

Check out of your hotel in Darjeeling. Transfer to the airport and fly through Bagdogra to Calcutta. This is the end of your journey - you can choose to extend your stay or make the journey home.

Suggested Hotels For Days 1–2

Le Meridien Dhaka
Preferred Hotel

Le Meridien Dhaka

Located just over a mile from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the clean modern lines of the Le Méridien Dhaka make perfect accommodations for discerning travelers wishing to discover the numerous attractions of Bangladesh’s capital city. All 304 of the exquisitely appointed rooms feature grand, yet restrained, contemporary interiors set off by a striking achromatic color scheme, with floor-to-ceiling windows, plush bathrooms and rainfall showers. The suites feature separate bedrooms, with options for dining rooms and butler service to add an extra layer of luxury. Along with a 24-hour business center, the hotel also provides a choice of six different restaurants and bars, fully-equipped gym and the ultra-exclusive Le Méridien Club Lounge for suite and Club Room guests. The 14th-floor spa offers guests a place to relax against a soothing back drop of soft hues and inspiring views of the city, a combination guaranteed to bring solace to any traveler.

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Westin Dhaka

Westin Dhaka

Centrally located in the business district of Gulshan, the 241-room Westin Dhaka is steps away from shopping malls, restaurants, museums, and foreign embassies. Like most Westins, the accommodations have an agreeable, though ultimately forgettable, design. Rooms feature signature Westin comforts like the Heavenly Bed and the Heavenly Shower (a double-headed shower), and modern amenities like an LCD flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet access (for a fee). A 24-hour business center provides a full range of business services. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a full-service spa. Six restaurants and bars make up the dining scene. These include Prego, an Italian restaurant on the 23rd floor, and Seasonal Tastes, serving Pan-Asian cuisine. The hotel is just five miles away from the Zia International Airport.

Suggested Hotel For Day 3

Nazimgarh Garden Resort

Nazimgarh Garden Resort


The Garden Resort is one of Nazimgarh's three premier luxury properties in Bangladesh's northeast Sylhet District. The Garden Resort is situated just 30 minutes from the Sylhet Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Sylhet on a groomed hillside with views of the countryside. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, sundeck, fitness centre, and spa. Rooms are equipped with internet access and 24-hour electricity backup. There are several dining options, including the Garden Bistro and Hilltop, both of which offer international and Bangladeshi cuisine. Machang, the highest point in the resort, offers open-air dining with a panoramic view of the countryside.

Suggested Hotel For Day 4

Peninsula Chittagong

Peninsula Chittagong

The Peninsula Chittagong is a property in the city’s upscale GEC Circle, a short 5-minute walk from Central Plaza shopping area. Feel soothed by the outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments and well-equipped fitness center. The air-conditioned guestrooms all come with a flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe.

The Peninsula Chittagong Limited is a 20-minute drive from Chittagong Railway Station, while Chittagong International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

Laguna Multi-Cuisine Restaurant offers dishes from Bangladesh, India, Thailand and China. Other dining options include Continental and Korean food at Flamingo Cafe, pastries at Orchid Patisserie and cocktails at Isles Bar. At the spa, guests can relax with a massage, or in the sauna and hot tub. The hotel also provides a business centre and a tour desk.  

Suggested Hotels For Days 5–6

Le Meridien Dhaka
Preferred Hotel

Le Meridien Dhaka

Located just over a mile from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the clean modern lines of the Le Méridien Dhaka make perfect accommodations for discerning travelers wishing to discover the numerous attractions of Bangladesh’s capital city. All 304 of the exquisitely appointed rooms feature grand, yet restrained, contemporary interiors set off by a striking achromatic color scheme, with floor-to-ceiling windows, plush bathrooms and rainfall showers. The suites feature separate bedrooms, with options for dining rooms and butler service to add an extra layer of luxury. Along with a 24-hour business center, the hotel also provides a choice of six different restaurants and bars, fully-equipped gym and the ultra-exclusive Le Méridien Club Lounge for suite and Club Room guests. The 14th-floor spa offers guests a place to relax against a soothing back drop of soft hues and inspiring views of the city, a combination guaranteed to bring solace to any traveler.

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Dhaka Sheraton Hotel

Dhaka Sheraton Hotel

Within close proximity to some of Dhaka’s major sights – the downtown business district, Dhaka’s famous Ramna Park, the Prime Minister's office, and the National Art Museum – the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel is home to 272 guest rooms and five categories of suites, each with Internet access and satellite television. The hotel provides a wide array of services, including 24-hour room service, an on-site barber and beauty salon, massage treatments, babysitting, a business center with Internet access and translation and secretarial services, currency exchange, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, jogging track and tennis and squash courts. There are five restaurants and bars, including the highly regarded Vintage Restaurant, with a fine wine list to match its exquisite cuisine.
Westin Dhaka

Westin Dhaka

Centrally located in the business district of Gulshan, the 241-room Westin Dhaka is steps away from shopping malls, restaurants, museums, and foreign embassies. Like most Westins, the accommodations have an agreeable, though ultimately forgettable, design. Rooms feature signature Westin comforts like the Heavenly Bed and the Heavenly Shower (a double-headed shower), and modern amenities like an LCD flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet access (for a fee). A 24-hour business center provides a full range of business services. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a full-service spa. Six restaurants and bars make up the dining scene. These include Prego, an Italian restaurant on the 23rd floor, and Seasonal Tastes, serving Pan-Asian cuisine. The hotel is just five miles away from the Zia International Airport.

Suggested Hotels For Days 7–8

The Oberoi Grand
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The Oberoi Grand

Affectionately called the “Grand Dame of Chowringhee,” the stately, neo-classical Oberoi Grand has stood for 125 years in the heart of Kolkata (Calcutta). With elegant decor evoking the city’s colonial past as the capital of the British Raj, all rooms and suites provide wired and wireless high-speed Internet, a 32-inch LDC television, satellite TV, DVD, Ayurvedic toiletries, and more. Dining options include gourmet Thai cuisine at Baan Thai, the all-day international buffet at La Terrasse, while fine wines, beer, spirits, and cigars are available at the Chowringhee Bar. The health center features state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio machines and weight training equipment. The Oberoi Spa offers a variety of massage treatments, body wraps, Ayurvedic therapies, salon treatments, and personal yoga and meditation sessions. The Oberoi Grand is approximately a 50-minute drive from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

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Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

Located in a leafy, quiet part of town, the Taj Bengal is within walking distance of various sights such as the Royal Calcutta Race Course, Horticulture Gardens, National Library, and the Zoological Gardens. There are 229 spacious rooms, equipped with marble-tiled bathrooms, teak floors, original works of art, hand-crafted rugs, and tasteful wooden furniture. The hotel’s amenities range from a club lounge, business center, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room to a fitness center, spa and salon, and boutique shops. Guests are invited to savor exotic Indian and Szechwan flavors at the onsite restaurants, Italian and international cuisine is also available.

Suggested Hotel For Days 9–11

Glenburn Tea Estate

Glenburn Tea Estate

A combination of tea plantation, homestay and luxury resort, Glenburn Tea Estate is a truly unforgettable place to stay. Set amidst lush green tea gardens above the Rungeet and Rung Dung rivers, Glenburn consists of two luxury bungalows, Burra and Water Lily, both of which are over 100 years old and have been lovingly maintained. Both bungalows have separate bedroom, sitting room and veranda superb views, and also have real fireplaces. Multi-course meals are served in a communal dining room, and the resort can also provide picnics out in the tea fields, with food served on quality china by porters smartly dressed in classic plantation-style clothing. The resort also has walking trails through the plantations, as well as a charming riverside lodge which can also accommodate overnight guests.

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