Category Archives: Tourism
Bangladeshi Art gallery [বাংলাদেশী আর্ট গ্যালারী]
The arts and crafts of
Bhola and Monpura: two Island [ভোলা ও মনপুরা]
Monpura is a well known name in Bangladesh Bangladesh
Bhola is the biggest island in Bangladesh Bangladesh Bay of Bengal are now green spots surrounded by sea, presenting a rare beauty not seen in any other southern region of the country. The main land of Bhola Island ; Varieties of wild life with green forests are an enchanting scene never to be forgotten.
The past name of Bhola was shahbazpur. Bhola have a small island also what name is monpura under charfashion thana Island is one can see both sunrise and sunset from some of its locations.
This Island has different historical importance from colonial period. About six hundred years ago, Portuguese pirates used to take shelter in the island. When they left, people from Bhola, Laxmipur and Noakhali started settling there. But the area is still not overpopulated.
This island is also play role in British India . In 1800, the rebellious salt-producers attacked the head office of the Greek businessman Demotirus in South Shahbajpur and killed his employee Paliolgas. A total of 314 salt-producers were captured at the order of District Magistrate Middleton. Being unable to resist the oppression of British salt-agents, 350 salt-producers of Monpura Island
The panorama of this island can not be utilised due to lack of any government programme and assistance. There are great prospects to build tourists spots in the area. It’s 70,000 islanders are poor, struggling for existence. Though ignored by the government a tourist spot has been created under a private initiative. One Baschu Chowdhry has developed a farmhouse cum tourist resort on 161 acres of land in planned way.
Spotted deer, several hundred cows in a dairy farm, fishes in several ponds, gardens and orchards and rows of coconut trees there will attract anybody’s attention. The resort has all modern facilities.
How to go: The distance of Bhola from Dhaka by water 193 miles & by road 325 miles. Single Steamer service is available from Dhaka to Bhola. It’s about 16 hour journey from 5.00 pm to 9.ooam.
Information and Photo courtesy: Banglapedia, Daily Amar Desh, The daily star, Google search, Facebook.
Where stay in Cox’s bazar
Hotel Sea gull [5 star]
[around tk 3,757 - 9,870]
Contact:
+88 0341 62480-491
[2 category service
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Contact:
+88 0341 63692
+88 0341 63792
Hotel Media International
[around tk 960-3,700]
Contract:
+88 0341 62881-885
+88 01819519719
+88 01711341164
Hotel Silver Shine
Contact:
+88 0341 64893
Midium level hotel
[around tk 3,00-5,000]
Hotel Saiman
Contact: +88 0341 63900
Hotel Panoa
Contact: +88 0341 63282
Contact: +88 0341 64474
Hotel Kollol
Contact: +88 0341 64748
Hotel Mishuk
Contact: +88 0341 64320
Hotel Avisar
Contact: +88 0341 63061
Hotel Prashad
Contact : +88 01711193196
Guest House:
Diamond Guest House
Contact: +88 0341 63642
Sea-Park Guest House
Contact: +88 0341 51078
Uni Resort
Contact: +88 0341 63181
Contact: +88 0341 63677
Muharram and Husaini Dalan [মহররম এবং হোসনী দালান]
Muharram or the ‘sacred month’ is the first month of the Islamic or Hijri calendar. The 10th day of Muharram is called Ashura. Imam Husain (R) the grandson of the Holy Prophet (SM) was killed on this day at the hands of the troops of Yazid. As Sunni doctrine there is another significant of this day but most prominently remember about Karbala
During the Mughal rule that were originally from
Today the Muharram celebration is limited only within Old Dhaka. In the morning of the celebration day the main procession starts from the Husaini Dalan. It marches through the roads of Bakhshibazar, Azimpur, Purana Paltan and ends at Dhanmondi Lake
Now a day it turned into a traditional fair where handicrafts, pottery, brass ware, bows and arrows, swords made of CI sheet were the main exhibits. The merry-go-round and Ferris wheel are added attractions for children. The fair starts from the 7th of Muharram and ends on the llth.
The centre of observances of Muharram in Dhaka is the Husaini Dalan Imambara. Husaini Dalan is important heritage of Bangladesh Karbala
Traditional Persian wall decorations in blue and white; Iranian paintings on the tragic events of Karbala; a large pond at the entrance; children holding candles before the stairs; epitaphs erected upon the graves and flower garlands covering the graves–Hosni Dalan still presents a unique view of the Muslim culture. Shias in
Road to Noakhali [নোয়াখালীর পথে]
The name Noakhali came from two separate bangla word ‘Noa’ [new] and ‘Khal’ [cannal] in 1968. The ancient name of Noakhali was Bhulua.
Three famous tourist location of Noakhali are Bajra Shahi Mosque, Gandhi Ashram Nijhum Dwip and …
Bajra Shahi Mosque
Bajra Shahi Mosque is located in the village of Bajra thana
The Bengali and Persian inscriptions fixed over the gateway of the outer wall and on the inside wall of the mosque record that it was thoroughly repaired in the years between 1318 to 1335 BS by the Bajra Zamindars Khan Bahadur Ali Ahmad and Khan Bahadur Mujir Uddin Ahmad. The mosque is now in a fairly good state of preservation. This is valuable archeological resource ofBangladesh
The Bengali and Persian inscriptions fixed over the gateway of the outer wall and on the inside wall of the mosque record that it was thoroughly repaired in the years between 1318 to 1335 BS by the Bajra Zamindars Khan Bahadur Ali Ahmad and Khan Bahadur Mujir Uddin Ahmad. The mosque is now in a fairly good state of preservation. This is valuable archeological resource of
Gandhi Ashram
Gandhi Ashram is a living memorial to the most remarkable of Gandhi’s partition peace missions. Situated about 23 km. Northwest of Choumuhani town and 2 km. East of Chatkhil at Jayag under Begumganj upazilla, about 30 km north of Noakhali district headquarters. This ashram devoted to Gandhi’s ideology Historical Charka and other valuables used by Mahatma are preserved in this ashram and those evoke deep respect to the unique memories of the great soul. Every morning and evening, people gather for a prayer meeting in a room which still contains mementoes of Gandhi’s visit here in January 1947.
Nijhum Dwip
The name ‘Nijhum Dwip’ itself contains a romantic connotation about the place; it gives one a sense of silence and natural splendour unsullied by human exploration. Which it really is? The island is situated between Noakhali and Bhola under Hatiya upazila Upazila in Noakhali District. It covers a total area of 16,352 hectares. With proper facilities this Island could be prime tourist spot after St. Martins Island.
At one time it was called Char Osman. It is the southern most island of Bangladesh Bay of Bengal . Details…
Char
A very little number of travelers knew about ‘Char’ as attractive tour place. The swift currents that course down from the Himalayas, does not only bring river erosion but also opportunity: a rich bath of fertile silt that, when it reaches the Bay of Bengal, settles along the coast, gradually forming new land called “chars.” The district of Noakhali has actually gained more than 28 square miles of land in the past 50 years. A surreal vision grows on traveler eyes when they enjoy sprinkling moment with uncovered nature of Char. It’s simply rural reflection of
Museum in Chittagong
Ethnological Museum
Established in 1974, the museum houses a selection of objects associated with the 12 ethnic tribes of Bangladesh Australia India Pakistan
The location of all the ethnic groups has been shown on a large map on the wall of the central hall of the museum. By the side of the map stands a typical Chakma homestead. Among important exhibits are a typical boat of the Murangs; a showcase containing the ornaments of the Marma-Murangs; a model of the Tipras; weapons, articles of day to day use and specimen of writings of the Chakmas; Manipuri dresses; materials used by the Marmas during festivities, their weaving machine and thread-wheels; axes, scissors, baskets and bamboo pipes of the Tipras; ornaments used by tribal women and a scene depicting the cow slaughter festivity of the Murangs. In foreign gallery, the silver ornaments of the tribes of Swat, Sindh and Punjab; the model of a typical Punjabi woman; materials of day to day use, dresses and photographs of different tribes of the Punjab and Kafristan; weapons of Swati tribes and models of a Sindhi bride, mother and child etc.
Address: Agrabad Commercial area, Chittagong
World War II Cemetery in Chittagong and Comilla [ওয়ার সিমেট্টি: চট্টগ্রাম ও কুমিল্লা]
CHITTAGONG WAR CEMETERY
Chittagong has a geographical importance in all times. In history of Bengal, Chittagong is the doorway of Bangladesh. Now-a-days Chittagong also play important political role in south East Asia. Its obviously mention the significance of Bay of Bengal.
In the Second World War, deep water port of Chittagong was both an advanced base for the operation in Arakan and a considerable hospital centre. The world war related significant place are rare in Bangladesh. We know just about two graveyards which are situated at Chittagong and Comilla. Here we describes a little about Chittagong war cemetery.
Recently many travelers are coming Bangladesh from different countries. But many of them do not know about the memory of a pathetic history of the world. The cemetery was created for hospital deaths, and was enlarged lately to receive burials from isolated sites.
Second World War warrior’s graveyards are in this Cemetery. There are 755 graves in this graveyard of the great warriors who died d in world war from1939 to 1945 in Chittagong areas. In this well-preserved cemetery at a quiet and picturesque place within the city lie buried in eternal peace over 700 soldiers from British, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, Myanmar, East and West Africa, The Netherlands and Japan who laid down their lives on the Myanmar front during the World War II. And also there are also 4 non world-war graves in the cemetery. The Cemetery is being maintenance by Australian War Grave Commission.
The natural beauty of this place is just phenomenal and rare in Bangladesh. Visiting this place will enrapture visitor with its immense beauty. After going through the walkway, the entrance of the cemetery is in front of you. In the entrance, the feature of this cemetery is Chittagong Memorial which commemorates by name 6469 sailors of the Royal Indian Navy and Merchant Navy who were lost in sea during the Second World War. After entrance, you can feel the breeze of silence and sanctity. Just go through the passage, graves are on both sides, maintained with proper care. Granite epitaph says it all about its entity. At the end, a prayer room placed.
The flawless maintenance by the authority makes the place look like the canvas of an artist.
So, who are intending to come Chittagong in future, can include War Cemetery in their travel schedule.
museums in Dhaka City [ঢাকা শহরের যাদুঘর]
At present there are about 140 museums in Bangladesh. The government established some museums and the local authorities and societies established some others. Some private museums are also in existence. There are about 48 museums in Dhaka City. Here we introduce few of those museums.
Bangladesh National Museum
The Bangladesh National Museum preserves and displays the cultural heritage, as well as specimens of natural history of Bangladesh. It is bridging the past and the present and upholds the national tradition and culture. Established in 1913 AD., the museum was shifted to a new four storied building at Shahabagh in 1983. The four-storied building of the museum has 43 galleries [total floor space of 238,000 square feet] featuring four departments: Department of History and Classical Art, Department of Ethnography and Decorative Art, Department of Contemporary Art and World Civilization, and Department of Natural History. It has a rich collection of paintings, old coins, metal images, world famous embroidered quilts (Nakshi kantha) and much more. You can also find valuable articles of the heroic liberation war here.
Address: Shahbag Dhaka Bangladesh
Phone: (880-2) 8619397-99 Fax: 880-2-8615585
Saturday-Wednesday. 10.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. and Friday 3.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.
Weekly holiday: Thursday.
Entrance Fee: Tk 10.00
Mukti Juddha Museum [Liberation War Museum]
It is one of the major archives of liberation war 1971. The museum contains rare photographs and items used by the freedom fighters during the period.
Address: Sagunbagicha, Dhaka
Phone: (880-2)-9559091-2
monday to saturday:10.00 am to 5pm (october to february),
monday to saturday:
Weekly holiday:Sunday
Bangabandhu Memorial Museum
The residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been turn in to a museum. It contains rare collection of personal effects and photographs of his lifetime. This three- stored building as known as Bangabandhu Bhaban. This building turned in to a museum in year 1997. An attractive mural of Bangabandhu placed in front of this museum.
Address: road no. 32 Dhanmondi R/A. Dhaka
Phone: (880-2) – 8110046
Thursday to Tuesday: from 10.00am – to 6pm
Weekly holiday: Wednesday and all other listed government holidays.
Lalbagh Fort museum
Lalbagh Fort was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857) when 260 sepoys stationed here backed by the people revolted against British forces. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lelbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady), Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan now housing a museum.
Address: old town, Dhaka
Phone: (880-2) – 9673018
Sunday –Friday: from 10 am-5 pm
Weekly holiday: Saturday
Entry Fee: Per man 10 taka tk.50/ Foreign Entrants.
National Museum of Science & Technology
Chandranath hill, Botanical Garden and Eco-park: Sitakunda, Chittagong. [সীতাকুন্ডের চন্দ্রনাথ পাহাড় এবং ইকো পার্ক]
Sitakunda, Introduce as northern gateways of country’s largest commercial hub Chittagong Chittagong
The legends of the area state the sage Bhargava created a pond (Kunda) for Sita Devi to bathe in when her husband Lord Ramchandra visited during his exile in the forests. Sitakunda derived its name from this incident. Sitakunda was almost ruled alternatively by various Buddhist rulers of Myanmar Bengal in the west. Three main religious legacies of subcontinent makes bright and diversify trend but a common element for mankind.
Sitakunda stands on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway [old sheer-shah grand road] and is only 40, km. northwest off Chittagong
We introduce here two main attraction of Sitakunda, as Chandranath hill and Botanical Garden and Eco-park.
Chandranath hill is one of the most famous places of pilgrimage of the Hindu Community. It draws Hindu devotees from all over the subcontinent particularly during the observance of Shiva Charturdoshi. There are many religious places in Sitakunda and surroundings of it. Among them Chandranath Temple
A big fair named ‘Siva Chaturdoshi’ is held in the month of Falgun every Bengali calendar year at Sitakunda. A big fair is also held on ‘Amabashya rat’ (newmoon night) of that month. Tens of thousands of Hindu pligrims of all ages from all over the country come to Sitakunda during the fair every year. Those are main seasonal attraction of this temple.
Entry fee is only tk. 5.00.
This is a reserved forest block with unique natural beauty. This is a promising site for developing habitat of wild flora and fauna, flourishing eco-tourism and developing research and education for scientists of home and abroad. Many serpentine paths have passed through the hill and we went to the hilltop climbing the path. A natural spring was also there and luckily some of us were able to take bath under the heavy dropping of the cataract
There are long sea beaches in this area; this position of Bay of Bengal is called sandwip channel. From the top of hill you can obverse the beauty of this beach. Surrounded by green tamarisk trees, the beauty of the beach is indescribable. The heavy waves of the sea were hitting the beach as if there is an intense friendship between the beach and the vast sea. Visitor spends a remarkable moment at this beach.
Transports are available form Chittagong
Other attractive Tourist Spot: Bhatiary Golf Club, Coastal Embankment, Bhatiary Bipass and Artificial Lake , Shahashradhara and Ushna Prashraban.
Information and Photo courtesy: Wikipedia, The daily star, Flickr, Bangladesh forest department, sitakundabd.com and others.
Road to Lawachara rain forest and National Park, Moulavibazar, Sylhet [লাওয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান]
Eight km east from Srimongal town under Kamalganj upazila of Moulavibazar zilla, the 1,250 hectares national park Lawachara is the most beautiful tropical forest. The park is named after a small narrow tributary, named ‘Lawachara’. Its previous name was ‘West Bhanugan ‘.
Biological diversity in the Lawachara National Park consists of 460 species, of which 167 species are plants, 4 amphibian species, 6 reptile species, 246 bird species and 20 mammal species.
Hoolock gibbons [only 49 individual’s gibbons are alive here] is one seriously endangered higher primate in Bangladesh
Khasia, Monipuri, tripura are the main inhabitants of this forest. they have rich cultural and religious heritage. It’s also tourist attraction. They make their villages high on hilltop in deep forest and so far from town. It is like “A Piece of Paradise”. Certainly it will please you.Pineapple cultivation – Sweetest and best quality pineapples grown here in Bangladesh
bangladesh travel guide: Nijhum Dwip- live with Deer [নিঝুম দ্বীপে ভ্রমন]
At one time it was called Char Osman. It is the southern most island of Bangladesh Bay of Bengal .
A surreal vision grows on traveler eyes when they enjoy sprinkling moment with uncovered nature. It’s really rural reflection of Bangladesh
There are different species of animal surround of you. Spotted deer, Migratory birds, Monkeys, Estuary reported to harbor the Ganges River Dolphin include Clawless Otter, Fishing Cat, Snakes, Tortoises and Turtles. During winter, thousands of migratory birds visit the islands and around a dozen of which are considered to be globally critically endangered, enhancing its splendour even further.
The forest department of the government of Bangladesh Bangladesh
The most important type of tree planted in the island is Keora, also known as Kerfa, which has fast growing roots holding the sandy land. The plant also supplies pillars for houses, materials for making boats and agricultural implements, and fuel for domestic use. In 2001, the government of Bangladesh Nijhum Dweep National Park
Visitor takes remarkable experience of boat journey in the canal which covered the island like net. Visitor invented themselves in silence, their eyes and ears intent on hearing every rustle of the nature. It’s a surreal situation, tour boats had to go under thickets hunched over the canal, known and unknown birds chirping all over the island. On both sides of the canal are forests of kewra. The sky seen through the bush looked too blue to be true.
Getting There …
From Dhaka take a launch from Shadar ghat toTamaruddin of Hatiya Dweep. From there youcan get to Nijhum Dweep by local motor boat. Or you can take a bus or train to Chittagong
Places to Stay and Eat
Accommodation is very limited for the tourists in this Island . You can take foods from local restaurants but be careful about the quality of foods. If you stay overnight at Hatiya, there are some boarding hotels. Among them, the best is Monir Chairman’s boarding. Accommodations are not good at Nijhum Dweep and are few in number. Forest Department and District Parishod have Guest Houses in the island, which need prior permission. Both these places provide food.
Information and Photo courtesy: Banglapedia, The daily Star, google, Flickr and others.
bangladesh travel guide: Rash mela and Kuakata [রাস মেলা এবং কুয়াকাটা]
Rash mela mostly celebrated by the Bishnupriya group of Manipuri hindu community of Bangladesh
bangladesh travel guide: Road to Jaflong, Sylhet [জাফলং এর পথে]
Jaflong is a natural tourist spot in the Division of
Nestled at the foot of the Khasia-Jainta hills, it is a place of pristine loveliness. The Piayin river slices through Jafflong and the river is woven tightly into the lives of the local people. A riverboat trip is one of the main attractions. Although the boatmen are used to fleecing tourists, and will charge exorbitant sums, a bit of haggling will get you an engine boat for Tk. 250. The whole family will fit in, and the clear waters of the Piyain will soon be rushing past as the boat heads towards the Zero Point — the border between
bangladesh travel guide: Hakaluki haor- welcome to water kingdom [ হাকালুকি হাওরে ভ্রমন ]
The numerous permanent and seasonal freshwater lakes and marshes of the flood plains are known as haors, baors and beels. A haor is a bowl-shaped depression between the natural levees of a river, or a succession of such depressions. Most are found ineastern Mymensingh and Sylhet, in a region known as the
bangladesh travel guide: mermaid eco resort in cox’s bazzar [কক্সবাজার' এর মারমেইড ইকো রিসোর্ট]
Cox’s bazaar is known for its wide sandy beach which is claimed to be the world’s longest natural sandy sea beach. It is an unbroken 125 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope. Since the rise and fall of the tide here is not great, it is a good place for sea bathing. It is located 150 km south of
This site describes Cox’s Bazaar in various attractive views. At 1st we select a resort named mermaid eco resort.
The Mermaid Eco Resort is located beside the Rezu Khal along the Marine Drive
Mermaid Eco-Resort is a sister concern of Mermaid Cafe, Cox’s Bazar. The motto of the resort is sustainable living. The individual cottages are built using local materials like mud, wood, bamboo and thatch. Each cottage can host a couple and has an attached toilet. The resort has boats that can be used to explore the lake and visit the beach for a sun bath. The surrounding village is also a beautiful place to discover. The menu has fresh fish and vegetables available in the local bazar prepared in deshi style.
Officially inaugurated in September 2009 and a sister concern of Mermaid Café, the resort accommodates about 70 people at a time and provides facilities that will keep guests immersed in the beauty and splendor of Cox’s Bazaar.
Luxury two-storied or even duplex bungalows with wide windows or beautiful lofts carpeted with mats made out of straws or coconut leaves, spacious beds, long verandas facing the blue sea, instantly relaxes your tired urban mind. You just toss your body on the hammock; swing to the rhythm, close your eyes while the sea sings you a lullaby. Your worn out self, willingly gives in to the loveliness around you.
Walks on the beach studded with seashells and pebbles, taking mud baths, riding the country boat, are equal parts pleasure and leisure.
The return to simpler times seems to be the theme of this resort. Contemporary amenities and facilities married with unspoiled nature is what you get at Mermaid Eco Resort in Cox’s Bazar. And its owners, the adventurous and romantic duo Bristi and Shohag, with their infectious happy smile and awesome hospitality allow you to tuck away your worries and enjoy nature at its best – untainted and natural.
The bungalows are equipped with modern hygienic western toilets and verandas overlooking the sea, the lake or the lush green hill range. The villas also have the same facilities but are topped up with a better view and a private sitting space.
The Mermaid Café in Cox’s Bazaar was merely the prelude to the wonderful story that you unravel at the Mermaid Eco Resort. If you are looking for a quiet time out with just a good read for company, this all-out deshi resort should be on top of your picks.
Guests can choose from a range of Standard Bungalows (Tk 2500/night), Deluxe Bungalows (Tk.3000/night), Premium Deluxe Bungalows (Tk 3500/night), Supreme Deluxe Bungalows (Tk 4000/night) and Villas (Tk 5000/night).
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The resort also facilitates its guests with a well-kept Crafts Shop, Restaurant, Movie Nights, Herbal Spa, boat rides, Car/Motorbike/Bicycle rentals, Laundry Service, wave surfing facilities and a Tour Desk. There are also special tours, which take the tourists to a nearby sand dune island where special security is arranged for a comfortable and fun sea bathing experience.
Further inquiry: call 01841416464,
e-mail reservation@mermaidecoresort.com,
website: www.mermaidecoresort.com
e-mail reservation@mermaidecoresort.com,
website: www.mermaidecoresort.com
nearer tourist spot: Laboni Beach, Enani beach, Himchari, Buddhist temple, Barmish market.
nearer attractive town: Ramu, Dulahazra safari park, Aggmeda Khyang
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