Khulna

River city on the Rupsha and launch pad for Sundarbans cruises

Khulna, the country's third-largest city, is where most multi-day Sundarbans cruises begin. Its southern upazilas reach deep into the mangroves as far as Hiron Point, while closer to town are Tagore-linked Dakshindihi, the Rupsha bridge and the home of scientist Prafulla Chandra Ray.

Khulna is famous for

Sundarbans cruises Golda and bagda shrimp Chui jhal (spicy mutton) Rupsha bridge Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray

Places to visit in Khulna

Wildlife

Hiron Point (Nilkamal)

Khulna 3 hrs

A remote wildlife sanctuary on the Sundarbans coast, with deer, crocodiles, birds and a chance of tiger tracks.

Landmark

Rupsha Bridge (Khan Jahan Ali Bridge)

Khulna 1.5 hrs

Khulna's favourite evening spot: a long bridge over the Rupsha river with wide sunset views.

Historical

Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex

Khulna 1.5 hrs

The village home of Mrinalini Devi, Tagore's wife, preserved as a small memorial complex in Phultala.

Historical

Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray's Birthplace, Raruli

Khulna 1.5 hrs

The riverside ancestral home of the great chemist and industrialist P.C. Ray in Paikgachha.

Museum

Khulna Divisional Museum

Khulna 1 hrs

A compact city museum of terracotta, sculpture and finds from the archaeological sites of the south-west.

Where to stay

Name	Type	Level	Per night (approx.)
Hotel Royal International Royal Mor, Khulna	Hotel	Standard	৳2,000 – ৳6,000
Hotel Castle Salam KDA Avenue, Khulna	Hotel	Standard	৳3,500 – ৳9,000
Tiger Garden International Hotel KDA Avenue, Khulna	Hotel	Standard	৳3,500 – ৳10,000
City Inn Khulna Majid Sarani, Khulna	Hotel	Premium	৳6,000 – ৳15,000