BANGLADESH - WHERE RIVERS CONSTRUCT THE LIFE LINE
BANGLADESH - THE LAND OF THE LARGEST MANGROVE FOREST ON EARTH
BANGLADESH - WHERE ART IS PART OF OUR LIFE
BANGLADESH - WHERE RIVERS FORM THE LAND
BANGLADESH - WHERE GREEN PREVAILS IN THE SPECTRUM
Hilly South Eastern Bangladesh
ITINERARY
Day One: Drive in the morning to Comilla to visit the Shalban Vihara, site museum there. Drive further south to Chittagong in the afternoon. Overnight at Chittagong
Day Two: Drive to visit the Chandranath Temple in the morning. Move to Visit the Chatteshwari Temple, WWII cemetery, Ethnological Museum, and the Foy’s Lake. Drive in the afternoon to the port area. Overnight at Chittagong
Day Three: Drive to Khagrachari in the morning. Enjoy the scenic beauty while visiting the natural cave inside the Alutila Hill. Overnight at Khagrachhari
Day Four: Drive back to Rangamati and have a cruise on the lake. Visit the Shubholong Bazaar as well as the Rajbonobihar. Overnight at Rangamati
Day Five: Drive to Bandarban in the morning. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing in the serene nature. Overnight at Bandarban
Day Six: Drive back to Dhaka in the morning. Arrive at Dhaka in the late afternoon. Tour ends
HIGHLIGHTS
Chandranath Temple Chandranath Temple located on top of the Chandranath hill is a famous shakti peeth located near Sitakunda in Chittagong where as per Hindu sacred texts the right arm of Goddess Sita fell. Sitakunda Chandranath Temple is a holy place of pilgrimage.
Shalban Vihara It lies about the middle of the Lalmai ridge at Kotbari near Comilla. Excavations have exposed a large Buddhist monastery having cruciform foundation and four identical wings in four sides that looks similar to the excavated 8th century Buddhist at Paharpur. The site excavations have also brought other material objects datable from the 7th to 12th centuries AD.
Chatteshwari Temple Located at the city centre, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali. Local people constructed this temple in the 18th Century. As the name refers, the goddess of the temple is the keeper of the town Chittagong, according to Hindu belief.
WWII cemetery The War Cemetery on Badshah Mia Road is of historic interest. It contains the graves of 755 soldiers of the Allied Forces who laid down their lives on the Indo-Burmese front during World War II. Most of the soldiers buried there were from Australia, Britain, Canada, East and West Africa, British India and New Zealand. The total area of the cemetery is eight acres and it is protected and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Ethnological Museum The Chittagong Ethnological Museum, country’s lone ethnological museum, offers the visitors the chance to acquaint with the lifestyles and heritage of various ethnic groups of the country. It was established in 1965. The museum authorities had collected rare elements used in everyday lives of different ethnic groups, of which some had already become extinct while some were on the verge of extinction. The museum contains four galleries and a small hall.
Foy’s Lake This is a man-made lake in Chittagong. The lake was dug by Assam-Bengal Railway engineer in 1924 and was named after the English engineer Mr. Foy. The lake is next to Batali Hill, the highest hill in Chittagong Metropolitan area. An amusement park is located here which features usual theme park rides and attractions as well as boat rides on the lake, landscaping, restaurants, concerts with floating stages, scenic walking trails and many other fun activities. The park includes a water theme park, resort and an amusement center.
Chittagong Sea Port The Port of Chittagong is the largest seaport in Bangladesh, located by the estuary of the Karnaphuli River in Patenga, near the city of Chittagong. The main significance of this port lies in the fact that it provides a deep-water anchorage a few miles inland from the sea. The history of Chittagong port dates back to the fourth century BC. Chittagong derives its name from the Arabic word “Shetgang” (shet-Delta, Gang-the river). In the last fiscal year the port handled 2099 vessels with a historical increasing trend.
Alutilla Hill Cave Alutilla, a high hill close to the town, is the great attraction of Khagrachari. There is approximately 100m long dark mysterious a cave inside the hill. A creek flows through the cave. From the top of Alutilla one can have a look onto the entire Khagrachari town, which is further facilitated by a watch tower.
Shubholong Bazaar Shubholong is one of the most attractive scenic spots in Rangamati. Traditional boat is the only way to access the bazaar. Interestingly, the bazaar itself sets on little boats and is organized by the tribal people from the surrounding areas. Local products like banana, beans, pineapples etc are the items available in the market.
Rajbonobihar This is a pretty modern Buddhist Pagoda located in the town. The live nature of the pagoda and serene environment is very soothing.
TOUR BY REGION
Different regions of Bangladesh have their respective attractions that are unique in nature. For your reference, we have designed tours comprising the unique features of certain regions. Chose the one that suits you best.
Heritegous North West The North Western region of Bangladesh, comprising the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, is rich with ancient structures and heritage from the period as old as 6th Century BC. View Details
Tea Estates of the North East North East corner of Bangladesh comprises of the Sylhet Division is popular for its tea plantation estates. The region is hilly and has some religious spots as well. View Details
Beauty of the South West Khulna Division is in the south western corner of Bangladesh. Here we have our second seaport situated in Mongla. Sundarbans, largest mangrove forest of the world, and Sixty Domed Mosque are two most important tourist attractions of this region. View Details
Hilly South Eastern Bangladesh This is the highest region of Bangladesh comprising three districts of the Chittagong Division. Winding road, lush greenery, and fresher air along with lake on the hills and indigenous people are the main attractions of the region. View Details
Beach & Islands in the south Eastern Sea Couple of district of the Chittagong division forms this region. Longest unbroken sandy sea beach of the world in Cox’s bazaar, and only Coral island of Bangladesh, St. Martin are the main attractions of this region. View Details
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OUR TOURS
Organizing package tours for groups and individuals is what we do. While doing so, we emphasize more on sound planning and safety for the guests with the assurance of getting a very local feel. Some of the standard packages are referenced below for your scrutiny. We strongly believe that everyone is different, so is their need. To serve your need the way you want, we have options for custom made tours. And we claim to be the very best in customizing tours in Bangladesh. If the following tours do not sound your way, feel free to contact us with any type of tour query. Our experienced band of tour experts are waiting for you.
STOP OVER TOURS Are you travelling Bangladesh as a transit to a third country? Have only few hours or few days? Don’t get disheartened yet. Check our offers for busy travelers or your type or write us to make your own trip. View Details
TOUR BY REGION If you have little idea about different regions of Bangladesh and have a specific choice for your vacation then hit the page and tell us where or just write us for a custom made tour for you. View Details
TOUR BY ACTIVITY Are you a trekker? A Museum lover? A Cyclist? Do you love rivers? Forests? Hills? We have our packages based on these types of activities. Chose from our range of themed vacation or write us to model your own. View Details
TAILOR YOUR TOUR If you have something in mind about your vacation, give us your specifications. Our experienced executives would make one just for you. You may even chat live to us if you feel so. View Details
STOP OVER TOURS
While you are having little idle time in Dhaka in between two business activities or as transit to other country, be our guest to enjoy some of the closest spots around Dhaka.
Short River Cruise on Shitalakhya River by DhakaDrive from the hotel to the Damra River Terminal. Embark on the boat. Have three hour's cruise on the boat. Make a stop at a place called Murapara to visit the Jamindar Palace. Have little refreshment or lunch on board. Get back to the terminal to . . . View Details
Day Long River Cruise & City Sight Seeing in DhakaDrive in the morning to the Dhaka University Campus to visit the Curzon Hall and Language Martyrs' Memorial. Visit the Dhakeshwari Temple and the Lalbagh Fort after the university. Drive to the Liberation War Museum after all these. Then have a drive of about an hour to . . . View Details
Visit the Suburb Savar in a DayDrive in the morning to Boktarpur in Savar to visit famous Snake trading market (this market helds only on Fridays). After visiting the snake market drive to Dhamrai to visit the Metal Craft workshop that uses ancient 'Lost Wax' method to produce brass . . . View Details
Buddhist Monastery and Old City in a DayDrive in the morning to Mainamati to visit the excavated remains at the Shalban Vihara. Visit the Museum, Shalban Vihara, Itakhola Mura, and Charpatra Mura in the area. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Drive next to a place called Sonargaon to visit the ancient city . . . View Details
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