Rivers of Life www.pathfriend-bd.com
There is not a better
or more exhilarating way to see the scenic majesty of the countryside. You
board on our wooden boat to absorb the sights, while experiencing the
surprisingly peaceful sensation of being on the river. This is the only exciting
way to discover Bangladesh. You stop on many Villages, bazaars, see the real
life style and enjoy the different folk cultural programs in different villages
in the evening.
A cruise on Meghna,
Ganges, Brahmaputra and other rivers will introduce you to riverine Bangladesh
and her history, culture and life style. It is like a documentary filming
before your eyes.
Cruise on Meghna River and visit Sonargaon
You board on our
wooden boat to join this adventure. Explore the remote island villages that are
only accessible by boat. Know their lifestyle. Stop at any island in the middle
of river, swim and have more fun. Enjoy the hilsa fishing and the activities of
villagers. On way back, visit Sonargaon, which was the first capital of Bengal
(13th to 17th Century) a traditional Bangladeshi or Chinese food will serve at
lunch.
Depart Dhaka at 9 am
from your nominated pick up point, you will board to the boat at Bouddhar
Bazaar which is 29 km from Dhaka and takes about an hour to reach.
RC
01: Cruise on Meghna River (Day long) price BDT.
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8500
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5000
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4500
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4000
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3700
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3500
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3200
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Price includes: A/c
Car, Boat,Lunch,Entry fee, ; Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
Personal expense & Gratuities.
Half Day City Tour
This trip will be started
either in the morning or in the afternoon and mostly cover the old part of
Dhaka. This is more, attracted by the tourist. The main attractions are
Sadarghat (river front), Ahsan Manjil (Pink palace), Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque,
Armenian Church, Dhakeswari Temple, Karzan Hall, National Parliament Building,
National Museum, Liberation war Museum and Dhaka Zoo. Though is it not possible
to visit all the places by this tour, but we will try to show you as many as
possible within 3-4 hours.
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02: Half Day City Tour (4/h) – price BDT.
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5500
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3000
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2800
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2500
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2200
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2000
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1800
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Price includes: A/c
Car, Snacks,Water,Entry fee & Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
Personal expense , Gratuities.
Full day sight-seeing Tour
The first half will be
same as half day city tour. After having lunch at city Chinese or Bangladeshi
Restaurant, drive to either Sonargaon (29km). The oldest capital of Bengal (13th-17th centuries)
or Saver (35km) to visit our National martyr’s monument. Back to Dhaka at
around 06:00 pm at your nominated pick up point.
SS
03: Full Day Sight Seeing Tour – price BDT.
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8500
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4500
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4000
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4000
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3800
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3500
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3000
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Price includes: A/c
Car,Lunch,Entry fee & Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
Personal expense ; Gratuities.
Archeological Excursion to Moinamoti
Depart from Dhaka in
the early morning for Moinamoti which is about 95 km southeast of Dhaka and
well connected by road. The journey will take two and half hour’s time.
Up on arrival you will visit “War Cemetery” where you can see the graveyard of
the soldiers died in the Myanmar front during the world war-2. Drive to
archeological camp where the Salban Vihara and the museum are located.
Excavated Buddhist remains of 8th/9th Century are dotted all the way along the
North-south running Lalmai-Moinamoti-Hill range.
From here the
following adjacent sites you may also visit: Anonda Vihara, Charpatra Mura,
Itakhola Mura, Rubban Mura, and Kutila Mura are situated within the Moinmoti Cantonment
are therefore, prior permission of the Cantonment authorities is necessary for
the visit. After lunch at Miami Restaurants we will drive back to Dhaka. On the
way back, we will visit Sonargaon, the oldest city, which was the capital of
Bengal from 13th—17th century.
SS
04: Buddhist Archeological sites (Day long) price
BDT.
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10000
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6000
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5500
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5000
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4500
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4000
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3500
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Price includes: A/c
Car, Toll,Lunch,Entry fee & Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
Personal expense & Gratuities.
Overnight Village Home stay trip
Day 01: Depart from
Dhaka in the morning by our reserved car / van. We will reach the village
within 1-2 hours. During the day, you will be involved in the daily activities
of the villagers like agriculture in the field, tending cattle, fishing or
weaving. After having lunch with your home stay family we shell visit Zamindar
palace and some Hindu temples (built more than hundred years ago), those are
still in good condition. This palace is nearby Shitalakhma River, so you may go
for a short cruise with the help of country boat. In the evening local singer
will perform a significant folk musical program. Your accommodation will be
very simple but we shell make sure the necessities.
Day 02: In the early morning
you will visit the village market, which is very different from the experience
in your life. After breakfast you must enjoy the rural education system in a
local school. Your accompanied guide will help you to communicate with
students. After lunch drive back to Dhaka.
SS
05: Village Home Stay Trip price
BDT.
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16000
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10000
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9000
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8000
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7000
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6000
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Price includes:
Accommodation, a/c Car, Boat,Food,Entry fee & Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
Personal expense & Gratuities.
SYLHET - SREEMONGAL
Tea plantation, Forest & Tribal People
Sylhet - naturally hilly, the Sylhet division
occupies the noth east part of Bangladesh has forest area with lakes and famous
shrines. Nestle in the picturesque Surma valley amidst scenic tea plantations
and lush green tropical forests, greater Sylhet is a prime attraction for all
tourists visiting Bangladesh.
Sreemongal—tea capital of Bangladesh is just 191 km from
Dhaka. The lush green tea plantation, Rubber garden and the beautiful lake
attract the foreign tourist. The Lauwachara Rain Forest is the habitat of white
browed Gibbons, Horn bills and many other rare animals and birds. You will be
inspired to visit the colorful Manipuri tribal village. Explore Kashia and
Tripura life style. The Madhobkunda waterfall and the stone query from the
hilly river at Jaflong (Bangladesh-India Border) will be interesting for
anyone. Sreemongal is also famous for lemon, pine-apple, orange and many others
delicious fruits. The rain forest and the wetlands of Srimongal and Sylhet are
the best places for the birds watching. Here you may find species of local and
migratory birds.
Sreemongal
Tour
(2 Days / 1 Night)
US$ 200
Sreemongal
Tour
(3 Days / 2 Nights)
US$ 275
Sylhet
& Sreemongal Tour (4 Days / 3 Nights) US$ 350
Price includes:
§
A/C accommodation twin sharing
basis.
§
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner, Tea/Coffee , Water.
§
A/C Reserved Car.
§
Entry fee
§
Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
§
Personal expense, Gratuities.
Note: We need minimum
2 adults to run this trip.
BANDARBAN - The Home of Indigenous People
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 three highest peak of
Bangladesh- Tahjin dong (4632 ft) , keokradong and maudak mual is located in
Bandarban. Its best place for unique experience to one tribal village to
another tribal village through magical landscape.
Important
sites in Bandarban
Trekking
to the Sangu River
To reach
theSanguRiveryou venture on a short downhill hike. Returning to the Hillside
Resort involves a physically exerting uphill climp of approximately two hours.
You can opt for a local boat journey to Bandarban town and return to the resort
by or reserved public or reserved transport.
Shailapropat
Waterfall & Bawm Village
The scenic walk to the
Shailapropat waterfall (4 km from Hillside Resort) along the local road takes
one hour. You may wish to take a refreshing dip in the stream or chose to
continue the walk to the nearby bawm village ‘Faruk para’, before returning on
foot or with local or reserved transport.
For all activities we
strongly recommend the assistance of a local guide. This will enhance your
experience and ensure your safety.
Trekking
Excursion to Hatibandha
Hatibandha is a
beautiful Tripura village situated in the valley close to Nilachal. The village
can only be reached on foot. The short hike mostly follows a lovely stream, and
includes some steep ascents. You will need 2-3 hours for this excursion.
Excursion
to Chimbuk & Murong Village
Chimbuk, one of the
highest points inBangladeshaccessible by road, is an hour drive from the
resort. Visitors are rewarded with a stunning view. You can also have a glimpse
ofBay of Bengalfrom the peak. The nearby Murong tribal village is in walking
distance. The accompanying guide will introduce you to the lifestyle and
traditions of the Murong people.
Overnight
Trip Bogalake
BogaLake is a
wonderful natural lake known for its scenic beauty, 65km from Bandarban and 20
km from Ruma Thana. This overnight trip involves a two hour drive to
Painkhyongchori, a boat journey to Ruma bazaar and a five hour trek toBogaLake.
Your local guide will arrange the overnight stay and all meals. You will need
to carry a sleeping bag along with your essentials.
Jadi
Temple/ Golden Temple
Perched on a hill top
in Balaghata, a few kilometers out of town, is a large, glowing Buddhist
temple. It is one of the most impressive structures in the country and is worth
visiting. You are not allowed to enter the temple in shorts or with shoes on.
There is also a pond on the hilltop called the “Debota Pukur” meaning pond of
the God.
Meghla
Parjatan Complex: It is located 4
km from Bandarban town, on the Bandarban-Keranihaat road. A man-made lake has
been created by building a dam. Meghla houses a children’s park, a mini zoo,
two hanging bridges, and has boating facilities on the lake.
Nilgiri: 47 km southeast from Bandarban town, on
a hilltop 2200 feet above sea-level, is situated the Nilgiri resort. It is
managed and administered by the armed forces. Often covered with clouds, this
place provides a panoramic view of the landscape.
Bijoy/
Tajingdong: The highest peak of
Bangladesh Bijoy or locally called Tajingdong has a height of about 4500 ft. It
is located in Ruma upazilla. During the dry season it is possible to drive near
Tajingdong by motorized vehicle.
Nilachol
and Shuvranila: This place is often
referred to as Darjeeling of Bangladesh. Nilachol tourist centre is located 4
km from Bandarban town in a place called Tiger Para.
Prantik
Lake: Almost 14 km from
Bandarban town, in a village called Holudia on the Bandarban-Keranihat road, is
Prantik Lake; spread over 2500 acres of land. The lake is surrounded by various
species of plants and trees.
Rijuk
Waterfall: On the way from Ruma
to Thanchi by Shangu River you will see Ruma Jolpropat or Rijuk waterfall. You
can either take an engine boat from Ruma to the waterfall or you may also go
for a trekking from Ruma to Rijuk.
For all activities we
strongly recommend you to use the assistance of a local guide. This will
enhance your experience and ensure your safety.
When visiting
Bandarban and its surroundings, we request you to follow these rules:
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Respect the local
traditions and social rules at all times.
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Never photograph
people without their permission.
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Do not encourage the
illegal wildlife trade by buying endangered animals or animal products.
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Do not litter.
Do not disturbing the
wildlife and refrain from picking flowers, plants or fruits.
We always make
Bandarban packages tour.
Bandarban
Trekking Tour ( 6 days / 5 Nights ) Price per person in US$ 500
Bandarban
Trekking Tour ( 4 days / 3 Nights ) Price per person in US$ 350
Price
includes:
- Air
Tickets (Dhaka-Chittagong- Dhaka).
- Car,
Chander Gari.
- Permission.
- 2
Guides ( Local & English speaking ).
- Food.
- Accommodation-(1
night A/c room, others night in tribal house).
- Entry
fee.
Price
excludes:
- Personal
expense & Tips.
Note. We need minimum
4 adults to run this trip.
RANGAMATI - BANDARBAN
Rangamati– the most
picturesque place of Bangladesh. It’s rare scenic beauty and unspoiled tribal
life is just 77 km from Chittagong. It will be interesting to cruise on emerald
blue water of Kaptai Lake (1630 sq. km). The hill tracts are inhabited by
fourteen groups of indigenous people who are equally colorful. Each group has
each own language, rich tradition and attractive customs. The peach loving,
friendly and extremely hospitable people will welcome you to their own
land.Bandarban- is the roof of Bangladesh and living places of many varieties
of ethnic people who are different rest of the flat areas. Total 12 communities
groups stay In Bandarban. Each tribe has each distinctive rites, rituals and
dress.They have each culture and languages. You can visit tourist spot and
indigenous villages.
Tracts. The town is
located at 22°37’60N 92°12’0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).
It’s Rangamati
is the Administrative Headquarter of Rangamati Hill District in the Chittagong
Hill a travel destination of Bangladesh that is known as “ LakeCity ”.
Rangamati is a
wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied
descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake.
Rangamati is a favourite holiday destination because of its beautiful
landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes(Chakma, Marma)etc,
Its flora and fauna,
tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the
tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists, the attractions of
Rangamati are numerous. Tribal life, fishing, speed boat cruising, hiking,
bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.
• Hanging Bridge : Hanging
Bridge ( Jhulonto Bridge in Bengali) is the landmark icon of Rangamati.
It’s a popular tourist spot and a must go destination.
• Kaptai Lake :KaptaiLake
is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. Parjatan and private tour
operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various
scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat
from Rangamati.
• Tribal Museum : The
only TribalCulturalMuseum in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region was established
at Rangamati town in 1978 and run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It
preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their
socio-economic, cultural and historical tradition. These include typical tribal
dresses, ornaments, arms and ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze
and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings
on tribal life etc.
• Open: Saturday-
Thursday, 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Closed: Friday & Public Holidys. Admission
is free.
Rangamati (3
nights / 2 days)
What to See: Cruise on
Kaptai Lake, Shovolong water falls; Hanging Bridge, Chakma King Palace,
Pagodas, tribal life style and Indigenous village..
Price per person:
BDT. 11,500
Price includes:
§
Permission.
§
Accommodation twin
shating basis in parjatan hotel.
§
A/c bus Tickets
(Dhaka-Rangamati-Dhaka).
§
Sight-seeing by local
transport.
§
Kaptai Lake Cruise
§
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,
Tea/Coffee & water.
§
Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
§
Personal expense &
Gratuities.
Note:
We need minimum 4 adults to run this tour.
Rangamati - Bandarban Tour
Hanging Bridge : Hanging Bridge ( Jhulonto Bridge) is the
landmark icon of Rangamati. It’s a popular tourist spot and a must go
destination.
Kaptai Lake :KaptaiLake is a wonderful spot for boating and
cruising. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by
mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal,
Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.
Tribal Museum : The only TribalCulturalMuseum in the
Chittagong Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and run
by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of
different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical
tradition. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms and
ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze and other metals, musical
instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life etc.
Rangamati
& Bandarban tour (4 Days) US$ 400
Price includes:
§
Air Tickets
(Dhaka-Chittagong-Dhaka).
§
Ac Car for (Chittagong
Airport-Rangamati-Bandarban-Chittagong Airpotr) Transfer.
§
Chander Gari ( Car )
for Nilgiri, Chimbuk & Shailopropat.
§
Ac Accommodation twin
sharing basis.
§
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Tea/Coffee
& Water.
§
Entry fee
§
Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
§
Personal expense &
Gratuities.
Note:
We need minimum 4 adults to run this tour.
COX’S BAZAR - ST. MARTIN
Beaches
& Islands
Cox’s Bazar lies
approximately 150 kilometers south of Chittagong. The beach, with a gentle
slope to the Bay of Bengal, stretches over a length of nearly 120 kilometers
and is claimed to be the longest continuous natural beach in the world. Even
without the silvery sands, surfing waves and rare conch shells, Cox’s Bazar
also offers variety of indigenous groups, numerous Buddhist temples and a
bustling early morning fish market.
A day trip to
Moheshkhali or Sonadia, the deltaic islands nestled among the gentles waves of
Bay of Bengal also can be of interest. Teknaf, which is the southernmost tip of
mainland Bangladesh and from there one can easily go to the only coral island
of Bangladesh, the Saint Martin.
Few kilometers east of
Sundarbans, is the small town Kuakata which is also very popular among the
Bangladeshi tourists for the beautiful beach over there.
If you are visiting
Bangladesh for a short time and want to relax close to the sea and enjoy the
sun, then Cox’ Bazar and the islands close by is a great escape for you.
HOW TO GET THERE
Cox’s Bazar town has a
domestic airport and at the moment regular flights between Dhaka and Cox’s
Bazar is available. Good quality air conditioned public bus service is also
available between Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka. It is recommended to reserve a vehicle
if you are to travel to Saint Martin’s island from Cox’s Bazar as the bus
service between these two places are not very good.
Price
per person in US$ 350 (4
days / 4 nights)
What
to see:
Sea beach, Himchari- inani beach; Moheskhali
Island, Burmese market in Teknaf, Saint Martin Island and
living coral experience in cheera dwip.
Price
includes:
§
A/C Accommodation twin
share basis.
§
Air Tickrts one way (
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar or Cox’s Bazar- Dhaka )
§
A/C Bus one way
§
Sight-seeing by car,
Boat & Local transport.
§
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Tea/Cofee
& Water.
§
English speaking Tour
Guide.
Price
excludes:
§
Personal expense ;
Gratuities.
ANCIENT NORTH BENGAL
RAJSHAHI, BOGRA & DINAJPUR
Mahasthan
Garh:
It represents the
earliest and the largest archaeological site in Bangladesh, consists of the
ruins of the ancient city of Pundranagara. The site is 13 km north of Bogra
town on the Dhaka-Rangpur highway. The ruins measuring 1500m N-S and 1400m E-W
and are enclosed on their four sides by rampart walls that rise to an average
height of 6m from river level. Many isolated mounds occur at various places
outside the city within a radius of 8 km on the north, south and west,
testifying to the existence of suburbs of the ancient provincial capital. After
a series of excavations, Bairagir Bhita, Govinda Bhita, Parasuram Palace,
Khodar Pathar Bhita, Man Kalir Kunda etc. were excavated.
Govinda Bhita:
Govinda Bhita a
high mound traditionally ascribed to be the site of a Govinda temple and is
located outside the northern rampart of Mahasthangarh (Pundranagar) of Bogra
district. On its eastern and northern sides flows the moribund Karatoya. During
the excavation in 1928-29, two temple remains were exposed: one western and the
other eastern. These belong to different periods and are enclosed within a 6-0
thick perimeter wall. The western temple, erected probably in the 6th century,
is larger than the eastern smaller one, built about 11th century, partly on the
ruins of the western temple. The western temple seems to have been built on a
high central shaft, solidly filled with earth, and surrounded by three graded
terraces, each buttressed by a series of blind cells packed with infilling of
earth, intended to strengthen the foundation of a massive superstructure.
Approach to this cellular podium was from the west.
Gokul Medh:
Gokul Medh is located
around 5 km south west of the complex of the village Gokul. This site popularly
known as Behular Bashar Ghar or Lokshminderer Medh is a 13m high podium
consisting of 172 blind cells. On the flat top of this podium a Buddhist
religious stupa or temple was built in 6th century AD. During the rule of Senas
in 11th centuries another temple was built on the ruins of the former Buddhist
one. The substructure appears to have been decorated with ornamental bricks
containing floral and geometrical motif of ornamentation.
Paharpur:
Due to its
geographical situation the entire region of Bengal, including the Paharpur
Buddhist Vihara has been one of the vital links between India and Southeast
Asia since ancient times.
The Sompur Vihara is a
Buddhist Monastery dating from the late 8th century. It is located in Paharpur,
in the northwest of Bangladesh. It is said to be the second largest single
Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas. It was made a WHS as a tribute to
the Pala dynasty that ruled Bengal and Bihar for 3.5 centuries from middle of
the 8th century.
The monastery is built
under the second Pala King Dharmapala as a quadrangle, measuring 281 meter on
each side. All outer four wings contain monastic cells, 177 in total. In the
center of the vast open courtyard of the monastery stands the shrine. Its
remains are still 21 meter high and have three gradually diminishing terraces.
The walls were built of burnt bricks; some ornamented with motif of flowers and
seated Buddha’s. There were also bands of terracotta plaques in rows all
around the terraces.
From the 12th century
on, after numerous attacks by invaders, the monks left and the monastery
building suffered decline and disintegration. Paharpur Buddhist Vihara was
included in the World Heritage List in 1985.
Kusumba Mosque:
This stone mosque is
situated in the village Kusumba in the district of Naogaon. According to an
inscription, it was erected by a patron, Sulayman in 1558 during the reign of
Ghiyath al din Bahadur Shah. The Kusumba mosque is one such example in Bengal,
which may be termed as Black Gem of Bengal. Stones used in this mosque are dark
black-basalt that was transported from Rajmahal hill of Bihar through
waterways.
It is located on the
west bank of a big tank measuring 381m x 274 m. There is a big courtyard in
front of the mosque surrounded by a low boundary wall. This mosque is still in
a good state as it has been well preserved.
Varendra 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 Anushandhan Samiti or Varendra Investigation
Society and got its current name in 1919. The Zamindars of Rajshahi and Natore,
notably Kumar Sharat Kumar Ray, donated their personal collections to Varendra
Museum. Varendra refers to an ancient janapada roughly corresponding to
northern Bangladesh.
This museum has a rich
collection of objects of Mohenjodaro and also of 16th to l9th century AD. This
is devoted to the study of ancient history and culture. Its rich collections
contain interesting objects of past Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim heritage. It is
located at the heart of Rajshahi town and maintained by Rajshahi University
authority. The year of its formal establishment is 1910.
Putia:
Putia is an upazila in
Rajshahi district. Putia zamindari created by the Mughals in the early 17th
century is one of the oldest estates of Bengal. The extensive area of the
estate, enclosed within a moat, has a number of elegant temples embellished
with terracotta sculpture, e.g. the Pancharatna GovindaTemple, a beautiful
little do-chala shrine behind the palace, the hut-shaped Jagaddhatri Temple on
the west and the large Shiva Temple at the entrance of the estate.
Govinda Temple:
It was erected between
1823 and 1895 by one of the Maharanis of the Putia Estate in Rajshahi District.
It raises two storeys on a 47′-6′ square structure having a crown of a set of
ornamental miniature towers, four on each corner of the storey and a central
one crowning the top of the second.
Shiva Temple:
The ShivaTemple, a
19.81m square building, was erected by Rani Bhuvan Mohini Devi in 1823 AD on a
high plinth and plastered all over. It is decorated with numerous miniature
ratnas on the main tower and on the four smaller towers on the roof of the
ground floor.
Putia Rajbari:
The two-storied Putia
Rajbari, which is the most notable structure in the area faces a
four-storied large pyramidal dol mancha on the north, across an open ground and
presents an imposing 60.96m frontage. It has two symmetrical projected wings at
the east and west ends while its central part, about 15.24m wide, accommodates
a grand portal. This grand palace was constructed by Rani Hemanta Kumari Devi
in 1895 AD in honor of her mother-in-law Maharani Sarat Sundari Devi.
Bagha Mosque:
Bagha Mosque was built
in 1523 A.D. by Sultan Nusrat Shah, son of Hussain Shah. It is a richly
decorated monument originally roofed over with 10 domes which collapsed long
ago but recently rebuilt carefully to their original form. The superb
terracotta decoration on the central mihrab represents floral frame work and
jali rosettes. The whole outer surface of the mosque is beautifully embellished
with fine terracotta art motifs.
Natore Rajbari:
Natore Rajbari is situated
in Natore, a district town about 48 km east of Rajshahi, was
the zamindari headquarters of the Natore Raj. Like most of the feudal palaces
in Bangladesh the palace ruins of Natore are approached through a long avenue,
fringed on either side with carefully planted rows of bottle palms.
Ramjivan, the real
founder of the Raj family, made his headquarters at Natore and built most of
the Rajbari complex, the tanks, temples, orchards and flower gardens.
Originally Natore was a small settlement under Taraf Kanaikhali in Lashkarpur
Pargana.
Choto Sona Masjid:
Chhoto Sona Masjid is
a remarkably fine architectural specimen of the Sultante Period. It was built
by Wali Muhammad son of Ali during the reign of Sultan Hossain Shah
(1493-1519). It has fifteen gilded domes including three chauchala domes in the
middle row. Chief attractions of the Mosque are its intricate stone carvings and
decoration. The gilding employed in the ornamentation that has given the
building its appellation Chhoto Sona Masjid (Little Golden Mosque)
Tahkhana:
Literally Tahkhana
(Persian) means a cold building or palace. A structure built on the west bank
of a large tank situated in the Firuzpur quarters of the city of Gaur-Lakhnauti
is traditionally known as the Tahkhana.
Mughal Subahdar Shah
Shuja(1639- 1660 AD) occasionally used to visit and stay in Gaur-Lakhnauti to
honour his patron saint Shah Niamatullah Wali point to this great Mughal
governor as the builder. Shah Shuja held his court at Rajmahal, not very far
from Gaur. It is very likely that Shah Shuja built this small palace as a
khanqah (resting, meditating and preaching place) of the saint, and the mosque
and the tombs as its adjuncts.
Darasbari Mosque:
Darasbari Mosqueis the
largest mosque in the Bangladesh part of Gaur-Lakhnauti, now in ruins. It is
situated in the Darasbari quarter of the mediaeval city on the west side of the
Chhota Sona-Kotwali Darwaza Road, at present a desolated area near the Indian
border. The name Darasbari is derived from its being located within a darsbari
(place of lesson or learning), pointing to the madrasa to the east of the
mosque, separated by a large tank, forming a typical Muslim educational
complex. According to its inscription, which is now preserved in the Indian
Museum at Calcutta, the mosque was built in 1479 AD by Shamsuddin Abul Muzaffar
Yusuf Shah.
Kantajee Temple:
Kantanagar Temple is
an eighteenth century brick temple, situated about 18 km. north of Dinajpur
town. It has gained eminence as an outstanding monument in Bengal for its
fabulous terracotta embellishment. This nava-ratnaHindu temple, exhibits the
exuberance of Terracotta Art at its best in Bangladesh.
Maharaja Prannath of
Dinajpur began its construction about 1722. It was completed by his adopted son
Maharaja Ramnath, in Shaka era 1674 (1752 AD. This magnificent pyramidal temple
rose in three receding terraces and was crowned with nine ornamental spires or
ratnas (jewels) on the corner of the three terraces which imparted to it an
appearance of a huge rathaor an ornate chariot resting on a high plinth. It was
provided with arched openings on all four sides in order to enable devotees to
see the deity enshrined inside from all directions.
Dinajpur Rajbari:
Dinajpur Rajbari now
in ruins, is situated on the north-east outskirts of the present
town. Originally enclosed within defensive moats and high rampart, the derelict
remains of the Dinajpur Rajbari, can now be approached through a tall arched
gate facing west. Inside the palace precinct near the gateway on left is a
painted Krishna temple and on right, some ruined outhouses and another inner
gateway that provides access to an inner square court. Facing the courtyard on
the east is a flat-roofed temple, the front verandah of which is supported on
four semi-Corinthian pillars and another set of columns carry the roof of the
main hall.
North
Bengal
Tour
( 4 days / 3 Nights ) Price Per Person US$ 300
North
Bengal Tour ( 3 days / 2 Nights
) Price Per Person US$ 250
North
Bengal Tour (2 days / 1
Night ) Price Per Person US$ 200
Price
includes:
§
A/c accommodation twin
sharing basis.
§
Reserved Car.
§
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,
Tea/Coffee ; Water.
§
Entrance fee.
§
English speaking
guide.
Price
excludes:
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Personal expense , Gratuities.
SUNDARBAN
Special
Sundarban expeditions for 3 days / 4 nights
Day-01: Depart Dhaka in the night at around
10:00 pm by Shohag Volvo bus from Malibug about to Khulna. On way we will serve
tea & snacks from any highway restaurant and overnight bus journey.
Day-03: On this day, we will offer different
activities at around Katka & Kachikhali, like walking into the forest,
sitting on the watch tower to have a look the wildlife, going into the beach
for swimming or sports. Birds watching & finding wild animals in the narrow
creeks/canal in the evening by a country boat. Overnight on Kachikhali.
Day-04: More activities in the forest and we
will Start the return journey and on way back visit on Karamjal wildlife
sanctuary in the last afternoon start return drive back to Dhaka by A/c Bus in
the night.
Price
per person in BDT.
Mini. 02-03 pax
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Mini. 04-06 pax
|
Mini.10-12 pax
|
Mini. 20 pax
|
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45,900
|
30,900
|
20,900
|
19,900
|
Price
included:
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Dhaka-Khulna- Dhaka by
a/c Volvo bus,
§
Khulna-Mongla-Khulna
by A/c vehicle.
§
. All Meal &
snacks.
§
All Taxes, Forest
Permission Fee, Tools and Armed Forest Guard.
§
Overnight on Boat by
cabin
§
Experienced Tour
Guide.
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