Khulna Division

Khulna travel guide

Gateway to the Sundarbans; a city on the Rupsha River and a kingdom of shrimp.

⭐ Famous food and products of Khulna

Shrimp, the white gold
Shrimp, the white gold (চিংড়ি, সাদা সোনা)
Meat with chui jhal
Meat with chui jhal (চুইঝাল দিয়ে মাংস)
Sundarbans honey
Sundarbans honey (সুন্দরবনের মধু)

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📜 How Khulna got its name

There are two theories about the name. One is that it comes from the Khulneshwari temple here; the other that it is named after Khullana, wife of the merchant Dhanapati in the Mangalkavya.

How to get to Khulna

Khulna is about 230 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4–5 hours (via the Padma Bridge).

  • 🚌 By bus: Green Line, Hanif, Eagle, Sohag via the Padma Bridge from Gabtoli/Jatrabari; non-AC ৳600–800, AC ৳1,200–1,600.
  • 🚆 By train: Jahanabad/Sundarban Express from Kamalapur via the Padma Bridge rail link, fare ৳400–1,200.
  • ✈️ By air: Via Jashore airport, then 1.5 hours by bus.

Places to visit (3)

Sundarbans (tours from Khulna)
Sundarbans (tours from Khulna) Popular

The world's largest mangrove forest and home of the Royal Bengal tiger; the 3-day launch tour is the most popular.

Rabindra Complex, Dakshindihi
Rabindra Complex, Dakshindihi Lesser known

Rabindranath's in-laws' home; memories of the poet's wife Mrinalini Devi.

Rupsha Bridge
Rupsha Bridge Lesser known

A bridge over the Rupsha River; people come in the afternoon for the river view.

What it costs

৳1,800–3,500 per person per day; Sundarbans tour packages ৳8,000–20,000 (3 days)

Where to stay

  • Hotel Castle Salam
  • Hotel Tiger Garden International
  • Mid-range hotels in town (৳1,500–3,500)

What to eat

Mutton/beef with chui jhal (the most famous), giant river prawns

Other districts in Khulna Division

BagerhatChuadangaJashoreJhenaidahKushtiaMaguraMeherpurNarailSatkhira