Bangladesh Tour with PathFriend
ITINERARY 01 (main program)
DAY 01
On arrival Dhaka airport our guide will receive and transfer to the Hotel for check in and rest. Sightseeing tour in old Dhaka. Overnight in Dhaka.
DAY 02
Leave Dhaka after breakfast for a scenic drive through picturesque rural landscape to Dinajpur (7 hours). Lunch at a highway restaurant. Upon arrival at Dinajpur check-in to hotel and freshen up. Visit the Hindu Dinajpur Rajbari (18th century), one of the most striking historic buildings in North Bengal, and Ramsagar, the largest man-made pond of the country. If the time situation permits have a short visit of Dinajpur city. Overnight in Dinajpur.
DAY 03
The Kantajees Temple (also known as Kantanagar Temple), the most spectacular Hindu temple and one of the most beautiful monuments in Bangladesh, is only a 25 km drive from Dinajpur. After visiting this temple with infinite panels of intricately sculptured terra cotta plaques, drive to Paharpur. Dating from the 8th century AD, the Somapui Vihara in Paharpur is considered the most impressive and important archaeological site in Bangladesh and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was once the largest Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas. Lunch at a local restaurant in Joypurhat. After lunch continue drive towards Bogra to visit the oldest known city in Bangladesh. Mahasthangarh, dating back to at least the 3rd century BC, is located only 14 km from Bogra town. Today the archaeological site consists mainly of foundations and hillocks hinting at the past glory. In the Mahasthangarh Site Museum an interesting collection of recovered pieces is on display. Continue drive to Bogra, check-in to hotel. If time permits, a visit to Bogra town and the Nawab Syed Abdus Sobhan Chowdhury Palace Museum, one of the only furnished Rajbaris in Bangladesh, is suggested. And before leaving Bogra, you must taste the famous Bogura-r-Mistee Dhoi (sweet curd)! Overnight in Bogra.
DAY 04
After breakfast leave Bogra for Natore, has two of the most outstanding Rajbaris in the country: Natore Rajbari, one of the oldest Rajbaris in Bangladesh .After visiting Natore continue drive to Puthia. The charming town of Puthia, renowned for the largest number of historically important Hindu structures in Bangladesh, is the first stop on today’s journey from Bogra to Rajshahi. The Shiva Temple in Puthia is the largest Hindu temple in Bangladesh. The Govinda Temple, decorated with intricate terracotta designs, is in one of the country’s finest old Rajbaris’ courtyard. Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy the sunset from the bank of MA-GONGA (Ganges river), if you are allowed by the daylight and not too much exhausted by long drive earlier this day. Overnight and dinner in Rajshahi.
DAY-05
Leave Rajshahi by morning Train Sagardari Express 6:50 am and arrive in Khulna 1:30 pm. Afternoon time visit the historical sixty domes Mosque in Bagerhat by reserved AC Car (The world heritage site) and Shine of Khan Jahan Ali. Transfer to Hotel Passur at Mongla by the river bank and overnight stay at hotel Pasur.
DAY-06
Board to the specially build boat at Mongla in the Morning. On way, we will stop at Daingmary forest station to take the permit finally. Sitting on the watch tower to have a look the wildlife. Birds watching & finding wild animals in the narrow creeks/canal in the evening by a country boat. Before sun set stop at any convenient place or Katka forest station for overnight stay.
DAY-07
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.
ITINERARY 01 (main program)
DAY 01
On arrival Dhaka airport our guide will receive and transfer to the Hotel for check in and rest. Sightseeing tour in old Dhaka. Overnight in Dhaka.
DAY 02
Leave Dhaka after breakfast for a scenic drive through picturesque rural landscape to Dinajpur (7 hours). Lunch at a highway restaurant. Upon arrival at Dinajpur check-in to hotel and freshen up. Visit the Hindu Dinajpur Rajbari (18th century), one of the most striking historic buildings in North Bengal, and Ramsagar, the largest man-made pond of the country. If the time situation permits have a short visit of Dinajpur city. Overnight in Dinajpur.
DAY 03
The Kantajees Temple (also known as Kantanagar Temple), the most spectacular Hindu temple and one of the most beautiful monuments in Bangladesh, is only a 25 km drive from Dinajpur. After visiting this temple with infinite panels of intricately sculptured terra cotta plaques, drive to Paharpur. Dating from the 8th century AD, the Somapui Vihara in Paharpur is considered the most impressive and important archaeological site in Bangladesh and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was once the largest Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas. Lunch at a local restaurant in Joypurhat. After lunch continue drive towards Bogra to visit the oldest known city in Bangladesh. Mahasthangarh, dating back to at least the 3rd century BC, is located only 14 km from Bogra town. Today the archaeological site consists mainly of foundations and hillocks hinting at the past glory. In the Mahasthangarh Site Museum an interesting collection of recovered pieces is on display. Continue drive to Bogra, check-in to hotel. If time permits, a visit to Bogra town and the Nawab Syed Abdus Sobhan Chowdhury Palace Museum, one of the only furnished Rajbaris in Bangladesh, is suggested. And before leaving Bogra, you must taste the famous Bogura-r-Mistee Dhoi (sweet curd)! Overnight in Bogra.
DAY 04
After breakfast leave Bogra for Natore, has two of the most outstanding Rajbaris in the country: Natore Rajbari, one of the oldest Rajbaris in Bangladesh .After visiting Natore continue drive to Puthia. The charming town of Puthia, renowned for the largest number of historically important Hindu structures in Bangladesh, is the first stop on today’s journey from Bogra to Rajshahi. The Shiva Temple in Puthia is the largest Hindu temple in Bangladesh. The Govinda Temple, decorated with intricate terracotta designs, is in one of the country’s finest old Rajbaris’ courtyard. Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy the sunset from the bank of MA-GONGA (Ganges river), if you are allowed by the daylight and not too much exhausted by long drive earlier this day. Overnight and dinner in Rajshahi.
DAY-05
Leave Rajshahi by morning Train Sagardari Express 6:50 am and arrive in Khulna 1:30 pm. Afternoon time visit the historical sixty domes Mosque in Bagerhat by reserved AC Car (The world heritage site) and Shine of Khan Jahan Ali. Transfer to Hotel Passur at Mongla by the river bank and overnight stay at hotel Pasur.
DAY-06
Board to the specially build boat at Mongla in the Morning. On way, we will stop at Daingmary forest station to take the permit finally. Sitting on the watch tower to have a look the wildlife. Birds watching & finding wild animals in the narrow creeks/canal in the evening by a country boat. Before sun set stop at any convenient place or Katka forest station for overnight stay.
DAY-07
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-08
More activities in the forest and we will Start the return journey and on way back visit on Herbaria / Karamjal wildlife sanctuary in the last afternoon start return drive back to Khulna by A/c vehicle. From Khulna 19:30 by overnight Train in Dhaka 5:30 am.
DAY-09
After breakfast from Dhaka in the morning by Car about to Srimongal – a countries of “Two leaves and a bud “the huge quantities of high quality tea production centre in Bangladesh. After arrival check in Ex – DFID Tea Resort inside of Tea Garden . In the afternoon ride Bicycle to a nearby tea plantation and visit the Manipuri and Khashia tribal village to know their life style, agriculture, weaving and betel leave farmer. In the afternoon On way back to resort you find scenic beauty of tea garden, rubber garden & betel nut tree. Relaxed in the special tea stall to experienced five layer tea / green tea. At night you will listen different type of animal barking. Overnight at Tea Resort.
DAY-10
Early in the morning walking into the Lawachara rain forest to observe the many species of Birds, insects, endangered wild animal. It is the home of “Hollock Gibbons “as tropical rain forest of Bangladesh. Here, you find many species of birds which is more interesting by the bird’s watchers. You find greenest areas by the tea garden, rubber plantation, pine-apple plantation is more attracted by a naturalists. After breakfast completing visit Madhobpur Dam (lake) five and half km long natural lake surrounded by high hills and two hours’ drive to Madhobkunda waterfalls (biggest waterfalls of region). Visit Wetland (Haor) Overnight at Tea Resort.
DAY-11
After breakfast from Srimongal drive to Chittagong. On the way, visit “ 2nd World 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 Chittagong.
DAY-12
Visit Chittagong city and drive to Bandarban. Upon arrival at Bandarban town check in to the Parjatan Motel Bandarban / Hillside Resort. In the afternoon drive to Balaghata visit Golden Temple (Jadi Mandir), Tiger Hill (Nilachal) a scenic view point from where you can see Bandarban town. The nearby Meghla Holiday Complex features a mini-safari-park, a zoo, and a hanging bridge. Return to the resort for overnight stay.
DAY-13
On this day we will take you to Chimbuk, the 3rd highest peak in Bangladesh accessible by motorized vehicle. From this scenic point you have a stunning view over the flat floodplains of the Ganges Delta. After a visit to the nearby Murong village we’ll stop at Shailaprapat, a picturesque small waterfall. Before returning, a visit to the Bawm village in Faruk Para. After lunch drive to Cox’s Bazar. On the way, visit the Buddhist monastery at Khayang Para, Ramu. Continue to Ramkot Bonasrom (14 km from Ramu). Visit the Burmese Boro Khayang, also known as Lamapara Buddhist temple. Its main attraction is the largest bronze Buddha statue in Bangladesh.Overnight at Beach Hotel in Cox’s Bazar.
DAY-14
After breakfast excursion tour to Maheshkhali by Speed Boat and sightseeing with local transport, an island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar will be arranged. In Maheshkhali you will visit some indigenous Buddhist temple and the other Hindu temple named Adinath. Back to Cox’s Bazar. Afternoon time visit Himchori, Inani beach and Burmese Market. Overnight in Cox’s Bazar.
DAY-15
By morning fright back to Dhaka.
Price per person in Taka:
2 3 4 5 6 7 8+
1, 20,000 1, 08,500 94,000 90,000 85,000 82,500 79,000
More activities in the forest and we will Start the return journey and on way back visit on Herbaria / Karamjal wildlife sanctuary in the last afternoon start return drive back to Khulna by A/c vehicle. From Khulna 19:30 by overnight Train in Dhaka 5:30 am.
DAY-09
After breakfast from Dhaka in the morning by Car about to Srimongal – a countries of “Two leaves and a bud “the huge quantities of high quality tea production centre in Bangladesh. After arrival check in Ex – DFID Tea Resort inside of Tea Garden . In the afternoon ride Bicycle to a nearby tea plantation and visit the Manipuri and Khashia tribal village to know their life style, agriculture, weaving and betel leave farmer. In the afternoon On way back to resort you find scenic beauty of tea garden, rubber garden & betel nut tree. Relaxed in the special tea stall to experienced five layer tea / green tea. At night you will listen different type of animal barking. Overnight at Tea Resort.
DAY-10
Early in the morning walking into the Lawachara rain forest to observe the many species of Birds, insects, endangered wild animal. It is the home of “Hollock Gibbons “as tropical rain forest of Bangladesh. Here, you find many species of birds which is more interesting by the bird’s watchers. You find greenest areas by the tea garden, rubber plantation, pine-apple plantation is more attracted by a naturalists. After breakfast completing visit Madhobpur Dam (lake) five and half km long natural lake surrounded by high hills and two hours’ drive to Madhobkunda waterfalls (biggest waterfalls of region). Visit Wetland (Haor) Overnight at Tea Resort.
DAY-11
After breakfast from Srimongal drive to Chittagong. On the way, visit “ 2nd World 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 Chittagong.
DAY-12
Visit Chittagong city and drive to Bandarban. Upon arrival at Bandarban town check in to the Parjatan Motel Bandarban / Hillside Resort. In the afternoon drive to Balaghata visit Golden Temple (Jadi Mandir), Tiger Hill (Nilachal) a scenic view point from where you can see Bandarban town. The nearby Meghla Holiday Complex features a mini-safari-park, a zoo, and a hanging bridge. Return to the resort for overnight stay.
DAY-13
On this day we will take you to Chimbuk, the 3rd highest peak in Bangladesh accessible by motorized vehicle. From this scenic point you have a stunning view over the flat floodplains of the Ganges Delta. After a visit to the nearby Murong village we’ll stop at Shailaprapat, a picturesque small waterfall. Before returning, a visit to the Bawm village in Faruk Para. After lunch drive to Cox’s Bazar. On the way, visit the Buddhist monastery at Khayang Para, Ramu. Continue to Ramkot Bonasrom (14 km from Ramu). Visit the Burmese Boro Khayang, also known as Lamapara Buddhist temple. Its main attraction is the largest bronze Buddha statue in Bangladesh.Overnight at Beach Hotel in Cox’s Bazar.
DAY-14
After breakfast excursion tour to Maheshkhali by Speed Boat and sightseeing with local transport, an island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar will be arranged. In Maheshkhali you will visit some indigenous Buddhist temple and the other Hindu temple named Adinath. Back to Cox’s Bazar. Afternoon time visit Himchori, Inani beach and Burmese Market. Overnight in Cox’s Bazar.
DAY-15
By morning fright back to Dhaka.
Price per person in Taka:
2 3 4 5 6 7 8+
1, 20,000 1, 08,500 94,000 90,000 85,000 82,500 79,000
Price Includes:
• Accommodations – twin sharing basis in three star Hotel & Resorts.
• Air tickets (Chittagong – Dhaka).
• Train Tickets (Rajshahi – Khulna and Khulna – Dhaka).
• Reserved air con Car for sightseeing and transfer.
• Sundarban cruise in package.
• Small country boat to make trips inside small canals/creeks.
• Mineral water for drinking during the Sundarban trip.
• Food during Sundarban cruise.
• Armed forest guard.
• Permission for Bandarban hill tract.
• Entry fee, toll, tax.
• Speed Boat & local transport in Moheshkhali Island.
• Sightseeing as per itinerary.
• English speaking experience tour guide.
• Experience driver.
• Accommodations – twin sharing basis in three star Hotel & Resorts.
• Air tickets (Chittagong – Dhaka).
• Train Tickets (Rajshahi – Khulna and Khulna – Dhaka).
• Reserved air con Car for sightseeing and transfer.
• Sundarban cruise in package.
• Small country boat to make trips inside small canals/creeks.
• Mineral water for drinking during the Sundarban trip.
• Food during Sundarban cruise.
• Armed forest guard.
• Permission for Bandarban hill tract.
• Entry fee, toll, tax.
• Speed Boat & local transport in Moheshkhali Island.
• Sightseeing as per itinerary.
• English speaking experience tour guide.
• Experience driver.
Price excludes:
• Food, Drinks both hard and soft.
• Items of personal nature and items not mentioned above.
• Gratuities.
• Food, Drinks both hard and soft.
• Items of personal nature and items not mentioned above.
• Gratuities.
Itinerary 02 (Extention program)
DAY-15
In the morning from Cox’s Bazar drive to Bandarban and transfer to Sangu River Ghat. From Bandarban to Ruma sightseeing and cruising by Boat. After taking permission and local indigenous guide drive to Komolar Bazar by Chander Gari (Car of the Moon). Trek to Bogalake. BogaLake is a wonderful natural lake known for its scenic beauty, 65km from Bandarban and 20 km from Ruma Thana. Overnight at Boga lake indigenous house.
DAY-16
After having breakfast walking start for Keokradong. On the way, we will visit some waterfall and Darjeeling Para indigenous village (Darjeeling of Bengal). It will take 3 and half hours by walking. Lunch at Keokradong second highest peaks and visit Passing Para (Murong Village), Jadhipai Waterfall. Overnight at Boga Lake indigenous house.
DAY-17
After taking breakfast drive to Bandarban Chander Gari (Car of the Moon). On the way, visit Shaila propat waterfall and Bawm tribal village. Afternoon time visit biggest Golden temple, Meghla Hanging Bridge and drive to Rangamati via Chandragona. Overnight at Parjatan Resort Rangamati (Resort on Kaptai Lake).
DAY-18
After breakfast full day Kaptai Lake cruise and visit by boat. Visiting places are - Buddhist monastery, Chakma king house, Shuvalong waterfall, Master Para indigenous village and Hanging bridge. Lunch on the lake Zoom tribal restaurant also tribal food. Overnight at Rangamati. Overnight at Rangamati.
DAY-19
Visit indigenous weaving village, Asham Bosti and tribal markets. Drive from Rangamati to Khagrachari. Visit Sajek and enjoy the panoramic view. Overnight in Khagrachari.
DAY-20
Visit Alu tila, tribal village, tribal people and drive to Chittagong Train station. By overnight sleeper train back to Dhaka and transfer to airport for departure flight.
In the morning from Cox’s Bazar drive to Bandarban and transfer to Sangu River Ghat. From Bandarban to Ruma sightseeing and cruising by Boat. After taking permission and local indigenous guide drive to Komolar Bazar by Chander Gari (Car of the Moon). Trek to Bogalake. BogaLake is a wonderful natural lake known for its scenic beauty, 65km from Bandarban and 20 km from Ruma Thana. Overnight at Boga lake indigenous house.
DAY-16
After having breakfast walking start for Keokradong. On the way, we will visit some waterfall and Darjeeling Para indigenous village (Darjeeling of Bengal). It will take 3 and half hours by walking. Lunch at Keokradong second highest peaks and visit Passing Para (Murong Village), Jadhipai Waterfall. Overnight at Boga Lake indigenous house.
DAY-17
After taking breakfast drive to Bandarban Chander Gari (Car of the Moon). On the way, visit Shaila propat waterfall and Bawm tribal village. Afternoon time visit biggest Golden temple, Meghla Hanging Bridge and drive to Rangamati via Chandragona. Overnight at Parjatan Resort Rangamati (Resort on Kaptai Lake).
DAY-18
After breakfast full day Kaptai Lake cruise and visit by boat. Visiting places are - Buddhist monastery, Chakma king house, Shuvalong waterfall, Master Para indigenous village and Hanging bridge. Lunch on the lake Zoom tribal restaurant also tribal food. Overnight at Rangamati. Overnight at Rangamati.
DAY-19
Visit indigenous weaving village, Asham Bosti and tribal markets. Drive from Rangamati to Khagrachari. Visit Sajek and enjoy the panoramic view. Overnight in Khagrachari.
DAY-20
Visit Alu tila, tribal village, tribal people and drive to Chittagong Train station. By overnight sleeper train back to Dhaka and transfer to airport for departure flight.
Thanks & regards
Eyasin Papon
Tour Manager
PathFriend Tour Operator
House # 157/B, Road # 22, DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka
Cell: +880 1913394033, +880 1672081920.
E-mail: info@pathfriend-bd.com, papon.pathfriend@gmail.com
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Tour Manager
PathFriend Tour Operator
House # 157/B, Road # 22, DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka
Cell: +880 1913394033, +880 1672081920.
E-mail: info@pathfriend-bd.com, papon.pathfriend@gmail.com
Web: www.pathfriend-bd.com
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