lonly planet bangladesh travel tours places

lonly planet bangladesh travel tourisam places

Bangladesh Expeditions is a reputed tourism company to Bangladesh since 2001. Our tours are customized tailor made and here we have outlined information please visit links and query for any tours of Bangladesh. Our private transport , tour guide team and liaison hotel will make us possible to provide budget and luxury tours in Bangladesh.

Famous travel and tours destination of Bangladesh

Dhaka tourism - The main attractions are: Sadarghat, Ahsan Manjil Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswai Temple, Karzan Hall,National Parliament Building, National Museum, Liberation War Museum and Dhaka Zoo. We will try to show you as many as possible within 4-5 hours.

Dhaka near famous destination in the south-east part of Dhaka,   Sonargaon (29km) which was the oldest capital city of Bengal (13th - 17th century). A lot to see in sonargaon bearing ruins City buildings, Mughal bridge, Gopaldi Mosque,  folk, arts and crafts Museum, palaces and nearby widest river Meghna cruise is popular by foreign traveler.

Moinamoti is 114 km. from Dhaka offers archaeological sites of ( 8th -12th Century ) where many more Vita, vihara, mura and stupa of  Buddhist educational institute.

Jamindar palace and temples In the eastern part of Dhaka in rupgonj at Murapara and  visitor’s sometime like to see jute factory nearby, few kilometer from Murapar at Noapara of rupsi near Demra famous Jamdhani sharee weaving factory is interesting for tourists.

In the northern part of Dhaka lies Saver (35km) to visit our National martyrs monument. There is also Jamindar palace, old temple, national shal forest and tangail heritage palace are most attractive.

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  Adventure tourism Sundarban 

is the World largest Mangrove forest which 60% in Bangladesh. It is the home of ROYAL BENGAL TIGER and many rare animals living in sundarban forest. Sundarban is the best place for bird watchers. The wild-life and Mangrove forest is criss-crosses river networking. Best travel destination of Asia for few days’ dventurous expeditions in sundarban wildlife sanctuaries reached by only house boat.

These trips cover the Sundarban forest- the largest mangrove forest in the world (5770sk.km)  and the home of Royal Bengal Tiger. A network of River and creeks criss – crosses their dense evergreen forests. You often find tiger crossing the river and crocodiles basking in the sun. Deer’s, wild boars, otters river Dolphin, over 270 species of birds, 120 species of fish, 50 species of reptiles and 8 species of amphibians are still found there. THE WORLD HERITAS SITES- the largest remaining tract of habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger can be the best place for adventures cruising for a few days.

Regular tour itinerary : http://sundarbontour.blogspot.com  or info@expeditions-bd.com

How to reach near sundarban: sundarban near road destination is Khulna and Mongla

There is regular day / night a/c Volvo bus / train / private transport or air via jessore accessible in Khulna and then by bus or car to Mongla Maximum two hour journey.

Other transport by rocket steamer from Dhaka sadarghat to Mongla and Khulna for 24 hours cruise with an leisure famous cruise.

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beach tourism  in Cox’s bazaar – is the unbroken world longest sea beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh tourist Capital easily lonely travel or expeditions guided packages.

Cox’s bazaar-the longest natural beach ( 120 km.)in the world!

Miles of silvery sands, surfing waves, rare conch shells, towering cliffs, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temple and tribal life-this is Cox’s bazaar, the Tourist capital of Bangladesh. The morning fish Market, waterfalls of Himchari, a few very old wooden temples in Ramu, is the most attraction in  Cox’s bazaar. Trip to Sonadia and Moheskhali are memorable experience of a life time.

St. Martins, the only coral island of Bangladesh-is about over thousands of people. Most of them depend on fishing or fishing related activities. There are beautiful corals on southern corner of this island. Chera Dip-another    small island should be visited on your trip by boat.

The water is much more clear here compare to any other beach. It is possible to snorkel here if you carry your own equipment. It will be Fantastic, if you stay there during the full moon time.

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Endangered wildlife tourism Srimangal - the Tea capital of Bangladesh is just 191 km.from Dhaka. The lush green tea plantation, Rubber garden and the beautiful lake always attract the foreign tourists. The Lauawachara rain forest is the habitat of white browed Gibbons, hornbills and many other rare animals and birds. You will be inspired to visit the colorful Manipuri tribal culture. Explore also Khashia and Tripra life style. 

The Madhobkhunda waterfall and the stone query from the hilly river at Jaflong (Bangladesh - India border) will be interesting for anyone.Srimongal is also famous for lemon, pineapple, orange and many other delicious fruits. The rain forest and wetlands of Srimongal and Sylhet are the best place for bird watching. Here you may find many species of local and migratory birds.

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Chittagong  is the main port City of Bangladesh and 2nd largest business city easily access from Dhaka by air / car / bus / boat and train.

Hill tracts tourism - Banderban is the roof of Bangladesh located at Chittagong hill tracts where living verities of ethnic people who are different rest of the flat areas.Different of Tribes living in the Bandarban district. Each tribe has its distinctive rites, rituals and dress. Each tribe also has its own language and cultural pattern. A lot to see in Bandarban offer you to visit Tribal people life style, Shaila propat, Bogha lake, water fall, King palace, Meghla, Tribal weaving, Buddhist Stupa,Museum,Bhum tribal village, Chimbuk and The highest peak of Bangladesh- Tahjin dong (4632 ft) is located in the Bandarban.

Keokradong trekking might be most memorable experience in your life.

http://bandarbantravelguide.blogspot.com

Trekking to Keokradong to the 2nd highest peaks ( 4035 feet ) of Bangladesh and home of  the tribal people for learning something of their lifestyle and culture. We are committed to providing special trekking experience. Our experienced guide will take you to the undiscovered region of Bangladesh.

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Rangamati - the most picturesque place of Bangladesh. It’s rare scenic beauty and unspoiled tribal life is just 77km from Chittagong. It will be interesting to cruise on emerald blue water of Kaptai Lake (1630sk.km). The hill tracts are inhibited by fourteen groups of indigenous people who are equally colorful. Each group has its own language, rich tradition and attractive customs.

The peace loving, friendly and extremely hospitable people will welcome you to their own land.

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Northern part of Bangladesh :( Archeological Sites) historical tourism

Bangladesh has reason to be proud of its rich ancient heritage. At once this was a rich and developed region. Many travelers express their impressions glorifying these places.

Paharpur ( Stupas)-where the remains of the most important and the largest known monastery, south of the Himalayas has been excavated. This 8th century A.D. archaeological find covers an area of 27 acres of land.Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.The excavated findings have also been preserved at the Varendra Research Museum at Rajshahi. Natore rajbari’s is countries finest palace with high walls boundary.

Mahasthangarh-is the oldest archaeological site and earliest City of Bangladesh during 3rd century B. C.

(Temples City) Puthia has old Hindu structures in Bangladesh among them- Shiva temple and Govinda temple is famous. There is also attractive King palace ( Rajbari )

Kantajee’s Temple is in the Dinajpur District near Shibgong. It was built by Maharaja Pran Nath in 1752. (Terracotta) Kantajee’s Temple is considered to be the Most spectacular terra cotta Monument of Bangladesh.

Mosque city -Gaud is the border place with India. There are many ancient Mosques. Most of them were built during the rule of the Muslim Sultanate of the Ilyas Shahi period. Many of those Mosques bear rich example of Architechure. Among them:

Chota Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Kushumba , Rajbibi Mosque are famous.

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Tourism in Bangladesh

bangladesh tourisam 

Tourism in Bangladesh is a slowly developing foreign currency earner. The country has much to attract international and domestic tourists.

Bangladesh's tourist attractions include archaeological sites, historical mosques and monuments, resorts, beaches, picnic spots, forests and tribal people, wildlife of various species. Bangladesh offers ample opportunities to tourists for angling, water skiing, river cruising, hiking, rowing, yachting, sea bathing as well as bringing one in close touch with pristine nature.

In the northern part, comprising the Rajshahi division, there are archaeological sites, including the temple city Puthia in Rajshahi; the largest and most ancient archaeological site, Mahasthangarh in Bogra; the single largest Buddhist monastery, Paharpur in Naogaon; the most ornamental terracota Hindu temple in Bangladesh Kantaji Temple, and many rajbaris or palaces of old zamindars.

In the south-western part, mainly the Khulna Division, there is the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest of the world with Royal Bengal Tiger and spotted deer. The historically and architecturally important sixty domed mosque in Bagerhat is a notable site.

In the south-eastern part, which is the Chittagong division, there are natural and hilly areas like Chittagong Hill Tracts, along with sandy sea beaches. The most notable beach, in Cox's Bazaar, is a contender for the title of longest unbroken sandy sea beach in the world.

In the north-eastern part, Sylhet division, there is a green carpet of tea plants on small hillocks. Natural reserved forests are great attractions. Migratory birds in winter, particularly in the haor areas, are also very attractive in this area.

In 2004, the US Department of State estimated the daily cost of staying in Dhaka at $191. Expenses in other areas can be much lower.

Activities

Pohela Boishakh: Bangla New Year [Bangla: বাংলা নববর্ষ Bangla Nôbobôrsho] or Pohela/Poyela Boishakh [পহেলা বৈশাখ Pôhela Boishakh or পয়লা বৈশাখ Pôhela Boishakh] marks the first day of the Bangla Calendar. Poyela Boishakh is celebrated with great fervor in the South Asian region of Bengal.In Bangladesh, it is a national holiday celebrated around 14 April.Pohela Boishakh is a Public festival [সার্বজনীন উৎসব] of the Bengalis; it is celebrated among all Bengalis- irrespective of religious and regional differences.[1]

Language Movement Day, commemorate protests and sacrifices to protect Bangla as a national language. Correspondingly, February 21 is a national holiday in Bangladesh.

Ekushey Book Fair, Fair that take place throughout the February month.

Natural

Cox's Bazar, Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful seafood—this is Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh, Having the world's longest (120 kilometers.) beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Cox's Bazar is one of the popular tourist spots in the country. With a beach that is one of the contenders for the world's longest (120 kilometers), sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. In the east lie the hilly and forested regions of Tripura, Myanmar.

There are other tourist places and destinations in Bangladesh, like Srimangal, Mainamati, Mahasthangarh, Paharpur, Rangamati, and Kaptai for sight seeing, and the Sundarbans. Cox's Bazar and its adjoin areas have a lot of things to see and places deserve visit by the tourists: Himchari, Inani, Maheskhali, Ramu, Sonadia Island, The Aggameda Khyang.[2]

Kuakata, Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's unique beaches. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka.[3]

Sundarbans, The Sundarbans delta, at the mouth of the Ganges river, is the largest mangrove forest in the world,[citation needed] spreading across parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. The Sundarbans features a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, with the Royal Bengal tiger being the most famous, but also including many birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes.[4]

St. Martin's Island, This small coral island about 10 km (6 mi) south-west of the southern tip of the mainland is a tropical cliché, with beaches fringed with coconut palms and bountiful marine life.

Lawachara National Park, a tropical forest resident of tropical animals

Nafa-khum largest water fall of the country.

Nijhum Dwip Nijhum Dweep located in the Bay of Bengal under the jurisdiction of the Noakhali District of Bangladesh, was designated in 2001 as the Nijhum Dweep National Park. The park is rich in plant and animal life, as well as being home to plentiful bird-life, while hosting numerous migratory birds.[5]

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