Dhaka & Cox's short · 6 days
6 days, 5 nights: Dhaka (2N), Cox's Bazar (3N). Best time to go: Nov–Mar.
Day 1: Arrive in Dhaka
Dhaka
- 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 2: 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 3: Dhaka → Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar · Dhaka to Cox's Bazar, ~1h flight Dhaka ↔ Cox's Bazar
- Cox's Bazar beach day · 4 h
Day 4: Explore Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
- Bay of Bengal sunrise walk · 1.5 h
- Himchari and Inani viewpoints · 5 h
Day 5: Explore Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Day 6: Depart from Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Dhaka (2 nights): Gulshan / Banani. Safer evenings, restaurants and easier airport runs.
- Cox's Bazar (3 nights): Beach road mid-range. Walk to the sand; seafood next door.