Barishal

Venice of the East

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Places

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Foods

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Experiences

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Hidden Gems

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About Barishal

A riverine delta city, famed for its canals, floating guava markets and the Kirtankhola.

Barishal Division

বরিশাল · 22.70°N, 90.37°E

Top Places

Kirtankhola River

Kirtankhola River

A wide river that defines Barishal's riverfront and boat life.

NatureHidden gem

Durga Sagar

A large historic pond in Babuganj.

HistoryHidden gem

Guthia Mosque

A historic mosque in Guthia, Barishal.

HistoryHidden gem

Bibi Chini Mosque

A mosque in Barishal town with a long local history.

Famous Food

Hilsa with Panta Bhat

৳250–6004.6 Barishal

Hilsa with Panta Bhat

পান্তা ইলিশ

Soaked rice with fried hilsa, the Pohela Boishakh classic.

Barishal Hilsa Bhapa

৳300–7004.5 Barishal

Barishal Hilsa Bhapa

বরিশালের ইলিশ ভাপা

Steamed hilsa in mustard.

Amra (Hog Plum) Pickle

৳80–2004.0 Barishal

Amra (Hog Plum) Pickle

আমড়ার আচার

Tangy pickled hog plum.

Barishal Chingri Bhorta

৳150–3504.2 Barishal

Barishal Chingri Bhorta

চিংড়ি ভর্তা

Spicy mashed prawn.

৳40–1204.0 Barishal

Barishal Kheer

ক্ষীর

Creamy rice pudding.

Hidden Gems

Lesser-known places worth the detour.

NatureHidden gem

Durga Sagar

A large historic pond in Babuganj.

HistoryHidden gem

Guthia Mosque

A historic mosque in Guthia, Barishal.

HistoryHidden gem

Bibi Chini Mosque

A mosque in Barishal town with a long local history.

Things To Do

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Kirtankhola boat trip
Take a country boat along the river.