2012. Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Bangladesh is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Search for a Royal Bengal tiger in the Sundarbans, cycle the gentle rolling hills of Srimangal, or spend a night in Bangladesh's famous paddle-wheel 'Rocket'; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bangladesh and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Bangladesh Travel Guide: *Colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests *Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, and cuisine *Over 32 local maps *Useful features - including Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), Border Crossings, and Boat Trips *Coverage of Dhaka, Barisal, Srimangal, Kuakata, Khulna, the Chittagong Division, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Sunamganj, the Dhaka Division, Birisiri, Cox's Bazar, Bagerhat, and more Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Daniel McCrohan.