Khulna

Gateway to the Sundarbans

An industrial city on the Rupsha and the usual starting point for Sundarbans trips. Tagore's in-laws' house at Dakshindihi and chuijhal meat are famous.

Places to visit

• Sundarbans launch tours from Khulna — Multi-day launch trips into the world's largest mangrove forest — Katka, Kochikhali, Hiron Point.
• Rupsha Bridge — A bridge over the Rupsha, popular for evening views.
• Dakshindihi Rabindra complex — Tagore's in-laws' house, in memory of Mrinalini Devi.
• Pithavog Tagore memorial — The Tagore family's ancestral homestead at Rupsha.

Famous food

• Chuijhal meat — Mutton or beef cooked with pungent chui vine.
• Golda prawn malaikari — Giant river prawns in coconut milk.