Khulna

Located about 320 kms south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is the country's third biggest city. It serves as the gateway to the port of Mongla and the Sundarbans. A journey by paddle steamer from Dhaka to Khulna along the southern river system running through the green countryside is an unforgettable experience.

About 32 kms from Khulna are the popular tourist attractions of Khan Jahan Ali's 60 domed ancient Mosque (1459 A.D.) and his mausoleum at Bagerhat.

In the south, spread over an area of about 6000 sq. kms of deltaic swamps along the coastal belt of Khulna is the Sundarbans — the home of the Royal Bengal Tigers. Its dense evergreen rain forests are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. One finds here tides flowing in two directions in the same creek and often tigers swimming across a river or huge crocodiles basking in the sun. Other wildlife in this region arc Cheetahs, spotted deer. Monkeys. Pythons, wild boars and Hyenas.

The forest is accessible by river from Khulna and Mongla and there are rest houses for the visitors to stay and enjoy the unspoiled nature with all its.charm and majesty. Spending some days and nights deep inside the forest can be a rare treat for the lovers of nature. There are 10 districts in Khulna division

The Sandarban mangrove is one of the most popular attractions in Bangladesh, as visitors are able to enjoy the beauty of the area and the rich animal and bird life found here. Through out the various destinations in the country, visitors to this division will find a great variety of attractions in each city, such as the Sona Mosque, Khan Jahan Ali’s Tank and Ghora Dighi in Bagerhat, with Sagardari and Dosh Mahabidya Temple being noteworthy sites in Jessore. Touring through the Khulna Division is a rewarding experience with many wonderful destinations to discover, and the historical and natural sites they treasure.

Sundarban
Shat Gambuj Mosque