Beach first, Dhaka finish · 8 days
8 days, 7 nights: Cox's Bazar (4N), Dhaka (3N). Best time to go: Nov–Mar.
Day 1: Arrive in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Day 2: Explore Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
- Cox's Bazar beach day · 4 h
- Bay of Bengal sunrise walk · 1.5 h
Day 3: Explore Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Day 4: Explore Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Free day in Cox's Bazar — wander, café-hop, or ask us to add something.
Day 5: Cox's Bazar → Dhaka
Dhaka · Cox's Bazar to Dhaka, ~1h flight Dhaka ↔ Cox's Bazar
- Old Dhaka lane walk and street food · 4 h. Go with a local guide for traffic and food safety; carry small cash.
Local tip: Go with a local guide for traffic and food safety; carry small cash.
Day 6: Explore Dhaka
Dhaka
- Lalbagh Fort · 2 h
- Ahsan Manzil Pink Palace · 1.5 h
- Sadarghat riverfront and ferry views · 2 h. Keep bags close; the launch terminal is busy.
- National Parliament exterior and Crescent Lake · 1.5 h
Local tip: Keep bags close; the launch terminal is busy.
Day 7: Explore Dhaka
Dhaka
Day 8: Depart from Dhaka
Dhaka
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Cox's Bazar (4 nights): Beach road mid-range. Walk to the sand; seafood next door.
- Dhaka (3 nights): Gulshan / Banani. Safer evenings, restaurants and easier airport runs.