Armed with a sense of adventure and a sincere desire to see the heart and soul of Bangladesh lying just beyond the city borders, there are plenty of day-trip options in and around Dhaka. Listed below are a few suggestions that only require a one day trip, although a few accommodation options are listed below for those seeking an overnight escape. Otherwise, you can check out Chapter 4, Dhaka Division, for more information.

Before your departure, here are some logistical suggestions. Those with some extra cash will find it best to organise a group of friends/fellow travelers and hire a shared vehicle for the day, although this isn’t necessarily the cheapest route. Public buses are available to all of the below destinations for a fraction of the price, but you do get what you pay for: several hours of hair-raising start–stop driving that can be unbelievably dangerous in one moment and absolutely standstill in the next – quite possibly the cheapest rollercoaster you’ve ever ridden.