Chittagong

Temples & religious sites

Baitul Falah

This is the largest mosque in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Its grand scale allows up to 5,000 worshippers to pray at once.

Temples & religious sites

Wali Khan Mosque

A mosque in the Chawk Bazar area of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Built in the 18th century, it's a historic structure steeped in a long history.

Temples & religious sites

Chatteshwari Temple

Chatteshwari Temple is a Hindu temple in central Chittagong dedicated to the goddess Kali. Considered one of the notable Shakti Peethas in the Bengal region, it continues to draw a steady stream of worshippers.

Temples & religious sites

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral

A Catholic cathedral in Chittagong, Bangladesh's second-largest city, serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Chittagong. It's a peaceful spot to explore in the city center.

Nature

Karnaphuli

A major river in Bangladesh that flows through Chittagong into the Bay of Bengal. It rises in Mizoram, India, and runs 270 km, with a scenic estuary where it meets the bay.

Temples & religious sites

Masjid-e-Siraj ud-Daulah

This mosque in Chittagong features multiple domes and minarets decorated in vivid colors. Its striking appearance has made it one of the city's landmark buildings.

Nature

Patenga

A beach on the Bay of Bengal, 14 km south of Chittagong, near the mouth of the Karnaphuli River. It's close to the naval academy and the international airport, making it easy to combine with a visit there.

Temples & religious sites

Chandgaon Mosque

Completed in 2007, this Sunni mosque in Chittagong was designed by architect Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury. Its original contemporary design earned it a nomination for the 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture.