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
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SYLHET DIVISION: THE TEA CAPITAL OF BANGLADESH
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Tomb of Hazrat Shahzalal (R:) Born Makhdum Jalal ad-Deen bin Muhammad in the Middle East, Hazrat Shah Jalal was raised by his maternal uncle in Mecca, and in his youth came to Bengal to preach Islam. Legend says that he crossed the Surma River by his prayer rug to help the Muslim army defeat the Hindu king. During the later stages of his life, Shah Jalal devoted himself to propagating Islam. He was buried in Sylhet after his death in 1347. Because of his deed and dedication to Islam, people in the region consider him very sacred, and thus believe that his Tomb is also sacred. Hundreds of devotes visit his tomb everyday. Jafflong Jaflong is a beautiful attraction for the tourists with a background of hills in the Indian Border. It is only 60km from Sylhet Town and is situated beside the river Mari. The whole area is very ideal for cycling and walking. Jaintya Rajbari Jaintiapur is 5 km from Jaflong, a very beautiful suburb with numerous tea gardens. It was the capital of Jainta Kingdome in the 18th century. Jainta Rajbari, adjacent to the present day Jaintya Bazaar, was the palace of Jaintya Kings. Madhabkunda Madhabkunda is the largest waterfall in Bangladesh, about 200 ft (61 m) high. It is situated in the northeast area, about 350 km from Dhaka, in the district of Maulvi Bazaar. Apart from the waterfall, the area has an eco park installed recently. Hundreds of nature lovers visit the site everyday, especially in the weekends. This is a very good site for trekking, walking and cycling. Lawachara reserved forest This is a reserved forest located about 12km from Sri Mangal Town, and approximately 212km from Dhaka. The forest has an area of 4,750 hectares. It was declared National Park in 1997. Biological Diversity in the Lawachara National Park consists of 460 species, of which 167 species are Plants, 4 amphibians species, 6 reptile species, 246 bird species, and 20 mammal species. Hoolock gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock) is one seriously endangered higher primate that lives in this forest. It is also called a Bird Safari. Birds of different species are found here and anyone can always trek along the adventurous mud stairs, carved into the hills, while listening to the continuous chirping of birds.
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North East Tea Estates 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
Monsoon Tour Bangladesh is a very beautiful country, indeed. This beauty even enriches in monsoon. If you want to experience a very exceptional tour , then monsoon options have something very attractive for you. View Details
Culture Tour Bangladesh has a very colourful culture of its own, which is more than thousands of years old. Different festivals of the people of this land, their lifestyle, their tradition and habits all blend into a very fascinating culture that is unique in nature. View Details
RAJSHAHI DIVISION: ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF BANGLADESH
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Puthia Situated 20km west of Rajshahi it is an upazila in Rajshahi district. Puthia Jamindari created by the Mughals in the early 17th century is one of the oldest estates of Bengal. The 1895 two storied Puthia Rajbari is one of the most attractive structures in the area. Among others the five spire Govinda temple, Trio Bangla temple, and the Shiva temple of South Indian Style are interesting. Gaud Gaud is one of the largest medieval cites in the Indian subcontinent, was the capital of Bengal from 1450 AD to 1565 AD. Located on the eastern strip of land between the Ganges and the Mahananda rivers, has few structures standing inside the border of present day Bangladesh. Choto Shona Mosque, Darashbari Mosque & Madrassa, and Khania Dighi Mosque are some of the remains. Varendra Research Museum Varendra Museum was the first museum to be established in erstwhile East Bengal in 1910. The museum started out as the collection for Varendra Investigation Society and got its current name in 1919. Since inception this museum has actively searched and researched history of the ancient Varendra Civilization. Excavation at Somapura Bihara was started by the society along with Calcutta University in 1923. In 1964, the museum became a part of Rajshahi University. The museum has a very rich collection of ancient stuffs from different parts of Bangladesh. Mahasthangarh Mahasthangarh is so far the oldest and largest archaeological site of Bangladesh, lies on the western bank of river Katatoya, about 12 km north of Bogra town, and is connected by a good metalled road. The site consists of the ruins of the ancient city of Pundranagara. The city was identified in 1879; the first regular excavation was conducted at the site in 1928-29 by the Archaeological Survey of India under the guidance of KN Diksit. Currently the Bangladeshi and French archaeologists have been carrying out excavation every winter since 1993. Latest findings indicate a total of 18 building levels and that the city was inhabited as early as 6th Century BC. Dwellers of the city were mainly traders, who traded to and from faraway countries. Allegedly the city was derelict after a great fire in the 15th Century, and had gone underground in few centuries. Govinda Bhita, Laksmindar Medh, Bhasu Vihar, Vihar Dhap, Mangalkot and Godaibadi Dhap are excavated sites located outside the city but within its vicinity. The site has an adjacent museum that houses findings of the city. Paharpur Paharpur, an important archaeological site in Bangladesh, is situated in a village in the Badalgachhi Upazila of Naogaon district. The site was first noticed by Buchanon Hamilton in course of his survey in Eastern India between 1807 and 1812. But regular and systematic excavation was jointly started here in 1923 by Archaeological Survey of India, Varendra Research Museum of Rajshahi and Calcutta University. Excavation unearthed a Buddhist monastery that was built during the period from 780 AD to 830 AD by Dharma Pala, the second king of Pala Dynasty. The site comprises of a nearly rectangular surrounding wall with minor structures like refectory hall, kitchen, well, small Stupas etc, and a central Stupa. The stupa has a cruciform foundation for a hollow chamber supported by four identical wings in four directions. The site has an adjacent museum that houses findings in the surrounding. Kantanagar Temple Kantanagar Temple is an eighteenth century brick temple, situated about 12 miles north of Dinajpur town. This originally ‘nine spired’ Hindu temple is said to be the most ornamental temple in Bangladesh. It had lost the spires during the devastating earthquake of 1897. The whole temple is covered with terracotta plaques that describe stories of ten incarnations of Lord Visnu especially from the epic poems Ramayana and Mahavarata. Tajhat jamindar Palace This 20th Century palace was constructed by the local Jamindar, and was used as residence till 1950s, when government acquisitioned the estate. In the 1980s, Bangladesh Government used it as the local sit for the high court division of the Supreme Court. Later in the 1990s, shifting the high court, it was given to the archaeological authority that established a small museum on the first floor of the building. With a wide green belt around the building, it makes a good pastime for the tourists. Bagha Mosque The Bagha Mosque is located at Bagha, 25 miles southeast of Rajshahi. It was established in 1523 by Nashrat Shah, an independent Sultan of Bengal. The mosque is depicted on the 50 Taka Note of Bangladesh. The mosque was built of brick by a large tank and is surrounded by a brick wall. The mosque is known for its beautiful terracotta ornamentation. The shrine of Auliah Hazrat Danishmand (R:) and his disciples is within the Bagha Mosque complex.
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North West Heritage 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
Museum Tour If you love to know the traditional and ancient heritage of Bangladesh. If you are quite studious and love to go through series of ancient references in its bookish way, Try one from our range of View Details
Heritage Tour We have a long heritage of thousands of years. More importantly the twists and turns that our history demonstrates are dramatic and worth exploring. View Details
Archaeology Tour There is a 6th century BC city in Bogra, one 8th Century Buddhist Monastery in Naogaon, an 11th Century Mosque in Bagerhat and many more. We have a lot for your archaeology thirst. Just let us know how you want to do it. View Details
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