River journeysBarisal · Kuakata
Where the river meets the sea
Travel the southern waterways by boat, past floating markets and river towns, to a beach where the sun rises and sets over the water.
Suggested 4–5 daysView journey
South
Barisal & the Southern Rivers
The delta at its most alive
- South
- November to March for calm water and clear skies.
The area
The south is where Bangladesh’s rivers meet the sea. Travel here is by water, and the floating markets are among the most photogenic sights in the country.
What makes it worth the journey
- Early-morning floating markets
- Launch and country boat journeys
- River towns and jetties
- Kuakata, where the sun rises and sets over the sea
Good to know
Boat and launch schedules vary with weather and river conditions, so confirm arrangements in advance.
Journeys that visit this area
Ways to see it
Each of these can be adapted to include more or less time here.
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