What are the best things to do in Chattogram?
Top picks in Chattogram include Chittagong Buddhist Monastery, Chittagong Zoo, Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, Foy's Lake Concord. See the full list and itinerary on this Chattogram travel guide.
Photo: Great Hero32 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Chattogram
Travel guide for Chattogram, Bangladesh — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Chattogram is a stop in Bangladesh, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise Chittagong Buddhist Monastery, Chittagong Zoo, Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 20–60 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Chattogram
1
Chittagong Buddhist Monastery
2
Chittagong Zoo
3
Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque
4
Foy's Lake Concord
5
Karnaphuli Shishu Park
6
Chittagong Shishu Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Chattogram
Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque
Foy's Lake Concord
Karnaphuli Shishu Park
Chittagong Shishu Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Chattogram itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Chittagong Buddhist Monastery
- Visit Chittagong Zoo
- Visit Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque
- Eat at Ambrosia Restaurant Ltd
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Foy's Lake Concord
- Visit Karnaphuli Shishu Park
- Visit Chittagong Shishu Park
- Eat at Barcode Cafe
Budget
Chattogram trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 20–60
per person / day
Luxury
USD 70–115+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Chattogram
Estimated total (USD)
$1,655
≈ $828 per person · $236 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $45/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Chattogram mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 20–60 · luxury 70–115+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Ambrosia Restaurant Ltd
The largest and the latest international standard restaurant in town with a Karaoke corner, seats up to 500 people across 2 floors. Has a hu
Barcode Cafe
Barcode Cafe (GEC)
Barcode On Fire
Baskin Robbins (Agrabad)
Ice cream parlor
Baskin Robbins (CDA Aveneu)
Ice cream parlor
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Miskha
One of the better of the Station Road cheapies, rooms are large, fairly clean and more atmospheric than others in the area with faded old wo
Asian SR Hotel
3-star international hotel
Hotel Al-Faisal
This is a good option, mostly because it's far enough away from Station Rd.
Hotel Bandargaon
Near Hotel Al-Faisal, it's also a good choice.
Hotel Eastern View
Well-equipped, 24 hours service, lift, standby generator, all kinds of food in room, Internet, hot & cold water, secretarial service. It's r
Shopping
- Afmi Plaza
- Akhtaruzzaman Centre
- Ameen Center
- Banani Complex Shopping Centre
- Central Shopping Complex
- Finlay Square
Nightlife
- Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View
- Hotel Agrabad
- The Peninsula Chittagong
Museums & culture
- Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque
In pictures
Chattogram gallery
Photos: Great Hero32, Hossain Toufique Iftekher, Raihan Rana, Ziaul Hoque, Omar Faruk.bd from Dhaka, Bangladesh — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Chattogram travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Chattogram?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Chattogram?
Plan at least 2 days in Chattogram for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Chattogram?
Popular stays in Chattogram include Hotel Miskha, Asian SR Hotel, Hotel Al-Faisal. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Chattogram cost?
On the ground in Chattogram (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 20–60, and luxury about 70–115+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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