Pakistan & Bangladesh Overland Tour (via India)
The Pakistan & Bangladesh Overland Tour is a 21-day journey across South Asia, from Islamabad and Lahore through India via Delhi and Kolkata to Bangladesh, with Dhaka, the mosque city of Bagerhat, the Sundarbans mangroves and the tea gardens of Srimangal.
- Duration21 Days
- CountriesPakistan, India & Bangladesh
- BorderWagah and Petrapole–Benapole
- Best SeasonNovember – February
- StatusOn request (border closed)
From the Indus to the Ganges Delta
This journey crosses the full width of South Asia, from the Indus in Pakistan to the great delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra in Bangladesh. Pakistan and Bangladesh share a long history, and travelling between them overland shows the variety of the region.
The Pakistan Bangladesh Overland tour visits Islamabad, Taxila, Hunza and Lahore, crosses into India at Wagah (when open), travels via Delhi to Kolkata, enters Bangladesh at Petrapole–Benapole, and explores the mosque city of Bagerhat, the Sundarbans, Dhaka and the tea country of Srimangal.
Trip Highlights
- Islamabad, the Hunza Valley and Lahore
- Delhi and Kolkata in India
- The mosque city of Bagerhat, a UNESCO site
- A boat trip into the Sundarbans mangroves
- Old Dhaka and the Buriganga River
- The tea gardens of Srimangal
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Islamabad and Taxila
Faisal Mosque and Taxila.
Overnight: HotelDay 3–5Hunza Valley
Fly to Gilgit and explore Hunza, Attabad Lake and Passu.
Overnight: HotelDay 6Fly to Islamabad, drive to Lahore
Back to Islamabad and on to Lahore.
Overnight: HotelDay 7–8Lahore
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and the Walled City.
Overnight: HotelDay 9Cross into India
Cross at Wagah–Attari (when open) to Amritsar.
Overnight: HotelDay 10Fly to Delhi
Fly to Delhi and see Old Delhi.
Overnight: HotelDay 11Fly to Kolkata
Fly to Kolkata; Victoria Memorial and the Howrah Bridge.
Overnight: HotelDay 12Cross into Bangladesh
Drive to Petrapole–Benapole and cross to Jessore and Khulna.
Overnight: HotelDay 13Bagerhat
The Sixty Dome Mosque and the mosque city of Bagerhat.
Overnight: HotelDay 14–15Sundarbans
Boat trip into the Sundarbans mangroves.
Overnight: BoatDay 16Fly to Dhaka
Fly from Jessore to Dhaka.
Overnight: HotelDay 17–18Dhaka
Old Dhaka, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil and a boat on the Buriganga.
Overnight: HotelDay 19–20Srimangal
Train or drive to the tea gardens of Srimangal and Lawachara forest.
Overnight: HotelDay 21Depart Dhaka
Return to Dhaka for your flight home.
Overnight: —Overland routes depend on border status, visas and security advice. If a border is closed, we adjust the route or connect by flight. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at the start and end
- Hotels in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
- Domestic flights in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh as listed, or road transport
- Sundarbans boat trip with meals
- Private vehicle with experienced drivers in Pakistan, and partner vehicles abroad
- English-speaking guides in each country
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Entry fees to sites in the itinerary
- Visa support letters (LOI) for Pakistan and help with the second country
Not Included
- International flights to the start and from the end of the tour
- Visa fees for all countries
- Travel insurance valid in all countries visited
- Lunches and drinks
- Flights between Pakistan and India if the Wagah border is closed
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Pakistan Bangladesh Overland Tour?
The Pakistan Bangladesh Overland tour is a unique way to see the full width of South Asia, from Karakoram peaks to mangrove forests.
While the Wagah border is closed, the route is connected by flight. You can also travel directly between Pakistan and Bangladesh by air and combine any of our Pakistan tours, such as the Indus Valley Civilization Tour, with a trip to Bangladesh.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance, or browse all our overland tours from Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Border Status
The Wagah–Attari border has been closed to foot traffic since April 2025. While it is closed, we connect Pakistan and India (or Pakistan and Bangladesh directly) by flight, and the tour runs on request. The India–Bangladesh border at Petrapole–Benapole is normally open to foreign travellers.
Visas
You need visas for Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. We help with letters and advise on the best order to apply.
Partners Abroad
In Pakistan our own team runs your trip. In the second country we work with trusted local partners, so you have guides, drivers and hotels arranged on both sides of the border.
When to Go
November to February is the best time, avoiding the heat and monsoon. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your preferred dates. Our team will check the latest border status and send you the best possible route and a quote.
