Tourist spots in Bangladesh part 1

Bangladesh has many attractive spots for the tourists to explore and enjoy.This small peninsula of 1,47,570 square kilometres is replete with wonderful natural resources and scenic beauty.The old and archaic places of this country hold the history of thousands of years.The rich and diverse culture of the people of this country also has contributed to the attractions of many places.The main tourist spots in Bangladesh are described below:

The Sundarbans: The Sundarbans,a mangrove forest,is spread over an area of about 6000 sq. km. of delta swamps along the coastal belt of Khulna.This is the biggest mangrove forest in the world.The Sundarbans is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.Other wildlife in this region is cheetahs,spotted deer,monkeys,pythons,wild bears and hyenas.

Cox's Bazar: Located at a distance of 152 km to the south of Chittagong,Cox's Bazar is the tourist capital of Bangladesh.Being the world's longest unbroken beach,Cox's Bazar is one of the most atrractive tourist spots in the world.Miles of golden sands,towering cliffs,surfing waves,rare conchshells,colourful pagodas,Buddhist temples and tribes,delightful seafood-these are specialities of Cox's bazar.