Major city · Bangladesh
Khulnaখুলনা
Spend 1–2 days in Khulna as a base for Sundarbans tours and city sights; arrive by bus or train from Dhaka.
Khulna is Bangladesh's third‑largest city, a river‑port and gateway to the Sundarbans mangrove forest. The city itself offers a handful of museums, markets and a historic bridge, but most visitors stay to join a day‑trip into the Sundarbans or a short visit to nearby Bagerhat. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a Sundarbans tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Oct (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- Jessore (JSR)
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Khulna999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khulna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyKhulna is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure, avoid isolated riverbanks after dark, and follow local advice on boat trips.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 999 Hospital
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJSR Jessore Airport (Shuttle buses from Jessore to Khulna; approx Tk 5,000 (US$65).).
- Getting aroundCycle‑rickshaws dominate; short rides cost Tk 5–20.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Divisional MuseumTk 50–100
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel, a night, per personBDT 900
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel, a night, per roomBDT 3,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel, a night, per roomBDT 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 1,200 · Mid BDT 2,000 · High BDT 3,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JSR Jessore Airport (Shuttle buses from Jessore to Khulna; approx Tk 5,000 (US$65).)
Map of Khulna
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Khulna
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Bagerhat · 27 km straight line
- Gopalganj · 50 km straight line
- Jessore · 52 km straight line
- Madaripur district · 69 km straight line
- Taki · 69 km straight line
- Benapole · 72 km straight line
- Basirhat · 72 km straight line
- Dhanyakuria · 74 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (369 rain days), driest Dec (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khulna: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
37 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
39 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
62 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
179 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
311 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
369 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
320 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
285 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
151 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
35 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Cycle‑rickshaws dominate; short rides cost Tk 5–20. Scooter rentals (3‑wheel) are available for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sundarbans
goDoor to door: check
Book at the BIWTC office near Rocket Ghat; travel by boat
Full-day tours Tk 2,000–3,500 per person
Bagerhat (Shat Gombuj Mosque)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Sonadanga bus terminal, about 1 h
Dress modestly.
Mongla Port
cautionDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Bus 40 min from Sonadanga; optional boat ride on Poshur River
Limited boat services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Royal International
Central, air-conditioned, rooms Tk 900–3,000.
Hotel Castle Salam
Budget option, rooms Tk 900–3,000, includes breakfast.
Hotel Society
Very cheap, basic rooms Tk 75–150.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Tk 1,200–2,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- Tk 2,000–3,500 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- Tk 3,500+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × BDT 3,000 | BDT 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BDT 2,000 | BDT 4,000 |
| Bus Dhaka–Khulna (AC coach)2 × BDT 800 | BDT 1,600 |
| Sundarbans day tour (boat + guide)2 × BDT 3,000 | BDT 6,000 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × BDT 1,200 | BDT 2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 1,700 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 9,350 per person per day, bed included | BDT 18,700 |
2026 estimate in BDT; flights, visas and long-distance train tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant | Tk 300–600 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | Tk 20–30 |
| Cycle-rickshaw ride across town | Tk 20 |
| Entry to Divisional Museum | Tk 50–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules to Dhaka run only certain days; check Rocket Steamer times.
- Summer heat and humidity can be intense; stay hydrated.
- Mosquitoes are common; use repellent, especially near river fronts.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- Hospital
- 999
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Khulnaখুলনা
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate in Dhaka; nearest Bangladeshi embassy for foreign nationals in Dhaka.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka–Khulna bus (AC): Tk 500–1,200, 6–8 h
- Jessore–Khulna bus: Tk 50–100, 2–3 h
- Dhaka–Khulna train (Sundarban Express, AC chair): Tk 840, 537 km (334 mi)Tk 840, 334 mi (537 km)
- Cycle-rickshaw across town: about Tk 20
Say or show
- কত টাকা? — How much? (kôto taka?)
- পানি দিন — Water, please (pani din)
- বস স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the bus station? (bos station kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khulna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Oct (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a Sundarbans overnight tour for deeper wildlife experience.
- Include a visit to Khulna Divisional Museum for local history.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Khulna
- secondaryWikivoyage: Khulna, revision 5234359 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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