Friday, April 7, 2017
Tea Fresh Tour
Sylhet division occupies the north east part of Bangladesh , has an area of 12596
sq. km and a population of 7.899 million. There are 4 districts and 14
municipalities under Barisal
. It is a natural hilly, forest area with ox bow lakes and famous shrines.
Nestled 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
. Laying between the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura
hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land by
a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside and the exotic flora
and fauna. Here the thick tropical forests abound with many species of wildlife,
spread their aroma around the typical hearth and homes of the Mainpuri Tribal
maidens famous for their dance.
The Sylhet valley is formed by a beautiful,
winding pair of rivers named the Surma and the Kushiara both of which are fed
by innumerable hill streams from the north and the south. The valley has good
number of haors, which are big natural depressions. During winter these haors
are vast stretches of green land, but in the rainy season they turn into
turbulent seas.
Sylhet division occupies the north east part
of Bangladesh
, has an area of 12596 sq. km and a population of 7.899 million. There are 4
districts and 14 municipalities under Barisal
. It is a natural hilly, forest area with ox bow lakes and famous shrines.
Sylhet is the land of Shrine
's, natural Hills, forests, beautiful tree plantations and lots of Haors. It is
an old city with full of natural beauties. A large number of tourists come
every year to visit Sylhet. The main attraction of Sylhet city is the Shrine of
Hajrat Shahjalal(R) and Hajrat Shah Poran (R). Shrine of Hajrat Shahjalal (R)
is on the top of a hillock (tilla) in Sylhet city. Thousands of visitors are
coming everyday in this Shrine. Shrine of Hajrat Shah Paran (R) is eight km far
from Sylhet town on the Sylhet-Jaflong road where also thousands of visitors
visits this Shrine everyday. Road journey to Sylhet is an wonderful experience
through roads running ups and down the hills and green lush tea gardens of
nature at its best.
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Sylhet |
Green Hill Tour
The second largest city in
Flights between Dhaka and
Chittagong Hill Tracts:
Decidedly untypical of
Rangamati, a lush and verdant rural area belonging to the Chakma tribe, is open to visitors, as is
To get to Rangamati, in the middle of the Hill Tracts, take a train, bus, or plane from Dhaka to
Once Again with the past
This tour's destination is to visit the interesting tribal culture with our cool forest life with the
World Heritage Mangrove Sundarbans Tour
The Sundarbans-the
largest continuous blackofmangrove forest in the world -covers in area of
5770sq.km of land and water. It is a part of world's largest delta, which has
been formed form sediments deposited by the great rivers Ganges and Bhamhaputra
that converge on to the Bengal basin. The
western part of the forest lies India
and the rest [about 60%] in Bangladesh
. River channels and tidal creeks, varying, in width from just a few meters to
five kilometers in some places All parts of the Sundarbans forest are subject
tidal inundation during spring tides. The Bangladesh part of the forest is
dominated by a high mangrove forest cover. The climate is mainly tropical
maritime with lots of rain, most of which falls during the monsoon. The monsoon
season [May-October] is hot and humid, while winter [October-Feb] is mild and
dry. During January temperature can fall as low as 4 deg c.The entire National Park
area is covered by mangrove forest. There are small patches of brackish marshes
on emerging islands and riverbanks, and sandy areas with grass and low shrubs
on some of the outer islands. The two dominant mangroves are Sundori and Gewa Sundarbans
is home to many different species of birds, mammals, and insects, reptiles and
fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 270 species of birds have been
recorded in the Sundarbans.The gangetic River Dolphin is common in the rivers,
and no less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are
known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine
or salt -water Crocodile in Bangladesh
, and the population is around two hundred individuals.About
32 species of mammal are still found in this forest. Among these are Rhesus
Macaques, Clawless, Otters, and Leopard Cats, Fishing Cats and Spotted Deer.
The entire Sundarbans
Forest comprises the
largest remaining tract of habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger
The
package is towards Sundarban forest that is declared by UNISCO as world
Heritage Side, we also have to visit some archeological sides here.
RajshahiDivision
Rajshahi division is in the northern part of Bangladesh has
an area of 34513 sq. km and a population of 29.99 million. There are 16
districts and 57 municipalities under Rajshahi. It is famous for archeological
and historical sites.
Main Tourist Spots in Rajshahi Division
Mahasthangarh - Paharpur Buddhist Monastery - Kantajee'sTemple
- Ramshagor Dighi - Shopnopuri - Choto Sona Mosque - Varendra Res c earch Museum
- Puthia
Mahasthangarh - Paharpur Buddhist Monastery - Kantajee's
Mahasthangarh [Bogra]
Mohasthangarh is one of the main attractions in northBengal
. It was the capital of Kingdom of the Mourjo, the Gupta and the Sen Dynasty.
Mohasthangarh is one of the main attractions in north
This is the ancient archeological and historical which was,
established in 2500 BC. It is the oldest archaeological site of Bangladesh is
on the western bank of river Karatoa 18 km. north of Bogra town beside Bogra-Rangpur Road
. The spectacular site is an imposing landmark in the area having a fortified,
oblong enclosure measuring 5000 ft. by 4500 ft. with an average height of 15
ft. from the surrounding paddy fields. Beyond the fortified area, other ancient
ruins fan out within a semicircle of about five miles radius. Several isolated
mounds, the local names of which are Govinda
Bhita Temple
, Khodai Pathar Mound, Mankalir Kunda, Parasuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc.
surround the fortified city.
A visit to Mahasthangarh site museum will open
up for you wide variety of antiquities, ranging from terracotta objects to gold
ornaments and coins recovered from the site. Now it is one of the major tourist
spots maintained by Bangladesh
archeological Department.
You can go to Mohasthanagar from Bogra town,
10 km. away. Don't forget to visit Mohasthangar museum while visiting
Mohasthangar. Mohasthan Buddhist Stambho is another attraction for the
tourists; it is locally called as Behula's Basar.
Paharpur Buddhist Monastery
Paharpur Buddhist Monastery is another tourist attraction ofNorth
Bengal . Paharpur is a small village 5 km. west of Jamalganj in
the greater Rajshahi district. You can go to Paharpur from Jaipur district. Its
only 10 km from Jaipur.
Paharpur Buddhist Monastery is another tourist attraction of
King Dharma Pal established Paharpur Buddhist Monastery in 7th
century, which is the most important and the largest known monastery south of
the Himalayas , has been excavated. The main
Mandir is in the center of this Monastery. This 7th century archaeological find
covers approximately an area of 27 acres of land.
The entire establishment, occupying a
quadrangular court, measuring more than 900 ft. externally on each side, has
high enclosure- walls about 16 ft. in thickness and from 12 ft. to 15 ft.
height. With elaborate gateway complex on the north, there are 45 cells on the
north and 44 in each of the other three sides with a total number of 177 rooms.
The architecture of the pyramidal cruciform temple is profoundly influenced by
those of South-East Asia , especially Myanmar and Java.
A small site-Museum built in 1956-57 houses
the representative collection of objects recovered from the area, where you can
see the statues of Buddha and Vishnu. The excavated findings have also been
preserved at the Varendra
Research Museum
at Rajshahi. The antiquities of the museum include terracotta plaques, images
of different gods and goddesses, potteries, coins, inscriptions, ornamental
bricks and other minor clay objects.
Rajshahi City
Rajshahi town is situated besides the river Padma. In monsoon the great Padma is in full spate with its tides and waves whereas in winter it dwindles and you will feel the desert by the side of river. Rajshahi Division is famous for archeological and historical places like Mohastnangor, Paharpur Buddhist Monastery, Kantajee'sTemple
, Ramshagar Dighi, Choto Sona Masjid, and Shopnopuri etc. You can visit Rajshahi University . It's a very well planed
University and you can visit The Shahid Smriti Sangraha Shala in the
University, you can see the douments and photography's from the language
movement of 1952 to the liberation was 1972. You can also visit Borendra Research Museum
. There you will find the ancient elements of Paharpur, Mohasthangar and
Mohenjodaro.
Rajshahi town is situated besides the river Padma. In monsoon the great Padma is in full spate with its tides and waves whereas in winter it dwindles and you will feel the desert by the side of river. Rajshahi Division is famous for archeological and historical places like Mohastnangor, Paharpur Buddhist Monastery, Kantajee's
Situated at Rajshahi, this museum has a rich collection of objects of Mohenjodaro and also of 16th to 19th century A.D. 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
Puthia
Puthia has the largest number of historically important Hindu structures inBangladesh .
The most amazing of the village's monuments is the Govinda Temple
, which was erected between 1823 and 1895 by one of the maharanis of the Puthia
estate. It's a large square structure crowned by a set of miniature ornamental
towers. It's covered by incredibly intricate designs in terracotta depicting
scenes from Hindu epics, which give it the appearance of having been draped by
a huge red oriental carpet
Puthia has the largest number of historically important Hindu structures in
The ornate Siva
Temple is an imposing and excellent
example of the five-spire Hindu style of temple architecture common in northern
India
. The ornate temple has three tapering tiers topped by four spires. It's
decorated with stone carvings and sculptural works, which unfortunately were
disfigured during the War of Liberation. The village's 16-century Jagannath Temple is one of the finest examples of
a hut-shaped temple: measuring only 5m (16ft) on each side, it features a
single tapering tower, which rises to a height of 10m (33ft). Its western
facade is adorned with terracotta panels of geometric design.
Puthia is 23km (14mi) east of Rajshahi and
16km (10mi) west of Natore.
Rangpur
Rangpur town, covering an area of around 43
square kilometers, lies on the bank of the Little Ghaghat River , and was
turned into a municipality back in 1869 . The population of the Rangpur
municipality as of 2006 is 251,699, with 52% male and 48% female, and the
literacy rate is 54.6%.
Just south of the city of Rangpur lies the Tajhat , a former
"rajbari" or zamindar's palace. After the end of the British Raj, the
building was abandoned and decayed rapidly, although it was used for a few
years as a courthouse during the 1980's. In the year 2004, it was largely
restored and turned into a museum with ancient inscriptions, art and coins from
the area on display.
The palace was built by Maharaja Kumar Gopal
Lal Roy in the beginning of the 20th century. He was a descendent of a Hindu
khatari who emigrated from Punjab . He was a
jeweler by profession. It is believed that from the conspicuous appearance of
his Taj or jeweled crown his estate derived the name of Tajhat.
Kantajee's
Temple is in
Dinajpur district. It is the most ornate among the late medieval temples of Bangladesh is
the Kantajee's temple near Dinajpur town, which was established in the year
1722 by Ram Nath, son of Maharaja Pran Nath .
The temple, a 51' square three storied edifice, rests on a
slightly curved raised plinth of sandstone blocks, believed to have been
quarried from the ruins of the ancient city of Bangarh
near Gangharampur in West Bengal . It was
originally a navaratna temple, crowned with four richly ornamental corner
towers on two stores and a central one over the third stored.
Unfortunately these ornate towers collapsed
during an earthquake at the end of the 19th century. ln spite of this, the
monument rightly claims to bathe finest extant example of its type in brick and
terracotta, built by Bengali artisans. The central cells is surrounded on all
sides by a covered verandah, each pierced by three entrances, which are
separated by equally ornate dwarf brick pillars, Corresponding to the three
delicately cusped entrances of the balcony, the sanctum has also three richly
decorated arched openings on each face.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Digital River, Bangladesh
A major river Padma in Bangladesh. This is the main branch of the river Ganga originates in the Himalayas and the second longest river in the country. This is an important city in the country is located on the north bank of the river. Padma maximum depth of 1,571 feet (479 meters) and an average depth of 968 feet (295 meters). Rajballabh celebrity breakdown of the Padma river, was destroyed in the name of another Kirtinasha.
And trends
The main branch of the river Ganges originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas district Shibganj upazila of the district (manakosa and Durlabhpur Union) entered the country, is known as the Padma river from here. The other branch of the Ganges in India, Hooghly flows bhagirati. 2200 km from the epicenter of the combined flow of the Ganges meets the Yamuna River goyalande more on the east side of the river Meghna in Chandpur district, has been met. Finally, the combined flow of the Padma-Meghna and Meghna name is combined with the Bay of Bengal to the south.
Padma in Bangladesh, the second longest river, the length of 366 km. The main tributaries of the river Mahanadi and Punarbhaba. A tributary of the Mahanadi and Punarbhaba Chapainawabganj districts of Bangladesh and West Bengal in India is flowing. In the loop of the river Gorai, Arial Khan, Kumar, Mathabhanga, Bhairab wildlife. Again, the various branches of the river are Madhumati rivers, animals, etc. Kobadak. These rivers Kushtia, Jessore, Jhenaidah, Narail, Magura, Bagerhat, Faridpur, Madaripur, Barisal, Patuakhali, and has spread through the district.
Buriganga river
Source: Dhaleshwari
Location Dhaka
Length: 7 km
The side of a river flowing through the capital city of Bangladesh. And a stream of water into the new currents of the Brahmaputra flows Shitalakshya. The brook is the name of the river Buriganga. Anekeramate Buriganga river Ganges before it was mainstream. However, it sakhabisesa Dhaleshwari.
Mukarram Khan, the Mughal governor of Bengal was to increase the beauty of the river Buriganga. Here is part of his sasanamale the city was located on the banks of the river, every night there was a light kit. The river boat jbalato phanusabati ansakhya chest. On the banks of the Buriganga saunderyyera storm was created. The famous home of the Nawab family of Dhaka Ahsan Manzil is located on the banks of the river.
In 1800, Taylor was impressed by the Buriganga river Buriganga barsakaleyakhana wrote when full of water, the distance from the capital, like Venice. However, the tradition is no longer in the Buriganga. An evolution of the Buriganga river banks are being occupied. Pollution pollution-stricken but still beautiful, sometimes in the guise of the Buriganga.
River is a major river in Bangladesh's southeastern Chittagong. Mizoram, India and the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the Lushai Hills started flowing through the Bay of Bengal near Chittagong Patenga are met. This is the main sea port of Chittagong port in Bangladesh is mohanate river. 320 km length of the river.
Naming History
There are several stories about the origin of the name Karnafuli. Reportedly, one of the indigenous people of Arakan and Chittagong prince fell in love with the princess. Bathing in the moonlight night, they were both in the river and enjoy his boat journey. Ears plugged while watching the reflection of the moon in the water of the river is a flower princess fall in the water. I jumped into the water to recover the lost soul of the flower princess. But the strong current swept away the princess go, she could not be found. Prince jumped into the water to save the princess, but did not succeed. Prince, princess drowned after his self-immolation. This is the story of the river Karnaphuli. The river is also the name of the indigenous Marma khiom cancer.
Mahanadi River is a river of India and Bangladesh. It originates in the Himalayas in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal state. From here, it flows through the northern part of West Bengal into Bangladesh. After entering the Malda district of West Bengal, and then back into the country near the town of Chapai Nawabganj district is combined with the Padma river. The main source of water flow of the river. As a result, summer and winter, less water, and flooding during the rainy season the river is beyond cool.
The length of the 36 km stretch of the river that flows from the Mahanadi.
And trends
The main branch of the river Ganges originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas district Shibganj upazila of the district (manakosa and Durlabhpur Union) entered the country, is known as the Padma river from here. The other branch of the Ganges in India, Hooghly flows bhagirati. 2200 km from the epicenter of the combined flow of the Ganges meets the Yamuna River goyalande more on the east side of the river Meghna in Chandpur district, has been met. Finally, the combined flow of the Padma-Meghna and Meghna name is combined with the Bay of Bengal to the south.
Padma in Bangladesh, the second longest river, the length of 366 km. The main tributaries of the river Mahanadi and Punarbhaba. A tributary of the Mahanadi and Punarbhaba Chapainawabganj districts of Bangladesh and West Bengal in India is flowing. In the loop of the river Gorai, Arial Khan, Kumar, Mathabhanga, Bhairab wildlife. Again, the various branches of the river are Madhumati rivers, animals, etc. Kobadak. These rivers Kushtia, Jessore, Jhenaidah, Narail, Magura, Bagerhat, Faridpur, Madaripur, Barisal, Patuakhali, and has spread through the district.
Buriganga river
Source: Dhaleshwari
Location Dhaka
Length: 7 km
The side of a river flowing through the capital city of Bangladesh. And a stream of water into the new currents of the Brahmaputra flows Shitalakshya. The brook is the name of the river Buriganga. Anekeramate Buriganga river Ganges before it was mainstream. However, it sakhabisesa Dhaleshwari.
Mukarram Khan, the Mughal governor of Bengal was to increase the beauty of the river Buriganga. Here is part of his sasanamale the city was located on the banks of the river, every night there was a light kit. The river boat jbalato phanusabati ansakhya chest. On the banks of the Buriganga saunderyyera storm was created. The famous home of the Nawab family of Dhaka Ahsan Manzil is located on the banks of the river.
In 1800, Taylor was impressed by the Buriganga river Buriganga barsakaleyakhana wrote when full of water, the distance from the capital, like Venice. However, the tradition is no longer in the Buriganga. An evolution of the Buriganga river banks are being occupied. Pollution pollution-stricken but still beautiful, sometimes in the guise of the Buriganga.
River is a major river in Bangladesh's southeastern Chittagong. Mizoram, India and the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the Lushai Hills started flowing through the Bay of Bengal near Chittagong Patenga are met. This is the main sea port of Chittagong port in Bangladesh is mohanate river. 320 km length of the river.
Naming History
There are several stories about the origin of the name Karnafuli. Reportedly, one of the indigenous people of Arakan and Chittagong prince fell in love with the princess. Bathing in the moonlight night, they were both in the river and enjoy his boat journey. Ears plugged while watching the reflection of the moon in the water of the river is a flower princess fall in the water. I jumped into the water to recover the lost soul of the flower princess. But the strong current swept away the princess go, she could not be found. Prince jumped into the water to save the princess, but did not succeed. Prince, princess drowned after his self-immolation. This is the story of the river Karnaphuli. The river is also the name of the indigenous Marma khiom cancer.
Mahanadi River is a river of India and Bangladesh. It originates in the Himalayas in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal state. From here, it flows through the northern part of West Bengal into Bangladesh. After entering the Malda district of West Bengal, and then back into the country near the town of Chapai Nawabganj district is combined with the Padma river. The main source of water flow of the river. As a result, summer and winter, less water, and flooding during the rainy season the river is beyond cool.
The length of the 36 km stretch of the river that flows from the Mahanadi.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
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