Barishal
Barishal Division

Barishal Districtবরিশাল

Rice, rivers and canals — the 'Venice of Bengal'.

Best time to visitAugust–November (floating markets & water lilies)
How many days2 days
Places to see6

Places to see

  1. 1Guthia Mosque (Baitul Aman)
  2. 2Durgasagar Dighi
  3. 3Water-lily fields of Satla
  4. 4House of poet Jibanananda Das
  5. 5B. M. College
  6. 6Oxford Mission Church

Where to stay

  1. 1Hotel Grand Park Barishal
  2. 2Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1Barishal amra (hog plum)
  2. 2Hilsa
  3. 3Balam rice

Culture

Birthplace of Jibanananda Das and poet Sufia Kamal; life revolves around rivers and launch ghats.

History

Centre of the medieval Chandradwip kingdom; began as Bakerganj district in 1797.

How to get there

Overnight launch from Dhaka's Sadarghat (8–10 hours) — a must-try; 4 hours by bus via the Padma Bridge; flights also available.

Festivals & seasons

  • AugustWater-lily fields