Bangladesh might not top the list of the most visited countries in Asia, but therein lies its charm. You will discover cities and villages untouched by mass tourism, where you will be warmly welcomed. The country is known for its gorgeous rivers and backwaters, in particular the Sundarbans national park, an intricate network of mangroves and small tidal islands. A popular tourist activity is to take a boat trip around the park, searching for a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger.In the east of the country lie the hilly regions of Sylhet and Chittagong, where you can hike among tea estates, forests and waterfalls. Meanwhile, Cox Bazar is the world s longest natural sandy beach, stretching for 120 kilometres and home to a burgeoning surf scene