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Country: Bangladesh
Departures:15 Mar, 31 May, 16 June, 5 July, 7 August, 24 Oct, 19 Dec
Price:From €1240 - €1300 (tailormade departures run with a minimum of 2 people
Sundarbans--the amazing things you'll be doing The fascination of Bangladesh lies in observing the life going on around you. Our small group tours are a unique opportunity to take in some of the highlights of the country. From World Heritage sites to the Worlds longest natural sea beach the colourful festival of Durga Puja, Bangladesh is waiting to be discovered. Choice of two trips: ·
Departures:15 Mar, 31 May, 16 June, 5 July, 7 August, 24 Oct, 19 Dec
Price:From €1240 - €1300 (tailormade departures run with a minimum of 2 people
Sundarbans--the amazing things you'll be doing The fascination of Bangladesh lies in observing the life going on around you. Our small group tours are a unique opportunity to take in some of the highlights of the country. From World Heritage sites to the Worlds longest natural sea beach the colourful festival of Durga Puja, Bangladesh is waiting to be discovered. Choice of two trips: ·
Bangladesh discovery tour · Ancient Bengal and the Durga Puja Festival
Bangladesh discovery tour Small group
Departures in Jan, Mar, May, Oct & Dec, plus private departures throughout the year
The journey begins in bustling Dhaka, followed by a leisurely cruise on the famous ‘Rocket’ paddle steamer south to the Sundarbans. A short flight will bring you back to Dhaka, from where you will head north to the country’s tea growing capital, Srimangal. Enjoy an oasis of a hotel, with a distinct colonial feel, before heading back south to Cox’s Bazaar, where you will experience beach life, Bangladeshi style. Ancient Bengal and the Durga Puja Festival Small group departure in Oct plus private departures throughout the year One of the most exciting events to be part of in Dhaka is the colourful festival of Durga Puja, which takes place at the Dhakeswari Temple to commemorate the victory of the mighty warrior goddess, Durga. We have organised this special tour to be in Dhaka for the last day of the festival when devotees parade their colourful clay-and-bamboo effigies through the streets of the capital towards the river front. At nightfall the statues of Durga are immersed in the Buriganga, ending the festivities and marking a fabulous end to this remarkable tour.
Bangladesh Travel Itinerary for Cultural TOUR
Departures: 9th March, 16th April, 18th June, 28th June, 5th July, 15th July, 28th July, 2nd August, 16th August
price: From €1125 (12 days)
Departures: 9th March, 16th April, 18th June, 28th June, 5th July, 15th July, 28th July, 2nd August, 16th August
price: From €1125 (12 days)
the amazing things you'll be doingBangladesh is nestled in the crook of the Bay of Bengal. The country is largely flat, dominated by the braiding strands of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Jamuna and Karnaphuli rivers. The country has a multifaceted folk heritage enriched by a blend of Animist, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim roots. Bangladesh has been a priority of ours since we started, and this tour takes us to producer groups who featured in the first ever catalogue. It is a beautiful country of fertile farmland, winding waterways and a fascinating architectural heritage. On this tour you will have an opportunity to meet the producers behind fair trade in Bangladesh and visit development projects that address the problems caused by war and flooding, as well as sampling the tastes, sights and sounds.Highlights of the tour include: Time with producers and other projects of broad development interest, tours to sites of historic and cultural interest, the chance to visit people in their homes, opportunities to discuss and learn about a wide variety of issues, and the chance to be part of a small group of like-minded individuals.day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Reception at Dhaka airport. Transfer to Hotel & Dhaka City tour.
Day 2: Dhaka. Visit oldest capital city Sonargaon & Cruise on Meghna river. Visiting weaving village at an island of Meghna River.
Day 3: Visit the factory of Tradecraft producers - Swajan Crafts and Jute Works.. This evening we’ll also be able to visit Prabartana ethical shop.
Day 4: Visit embroidery producers - Swajan Crafts and Jute Works’ production centre.
Day 5: Meet director of Arong supplier, the marketing arm of BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee), to provide a stable source of employment for rural artisans. Visit the design studio and export department and meet the people behind the products. Visit to Manikganj in the afternoon.
Day 6:
By boat we visit the Jamdani weaving area. We will take a picnic lunch and enjoy a relaxing day taking in the sights and sounds of Dhaka.
Day 7:
Drive to the Tangail UBINIG project. In this farming community we can learn about local initiatives to improve livelihoods and environmental conditions through ecologically sensitive agriculture. A performance of local folk music over dinner, and overnight with our village hosts.
Day 8:
We stay in Tangail again today to watch the skilled weavers of the village and learn more about the community. After lunch we set off for Rangpur Parjatan Hotel where we check in and have a free evening.
Day 9:
Visit to producer in Rangpur - MCC Saidpur enterprise, Action Bag and Eastern Screen Printers. Their main objectives are to provide job opportunities to women and training in social development activities.
Day 10:
Sightseeing in Dinajpur - the Kantajee Temple, Ramasgar and old King’s Palace.
Day 11:
Today is a long drive back to Dhaka, but we’ll make stops along the way, including a visit to Bogra Mahastangar to see some 3rd century archaeology. We’ll be back in Dhaka for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Day 12:
Departure to airport to catch your flight back.
Day 2: Dhaka. Visit oldest capital city Sonargaon & Cruise on Meghna river. Visiting weaving village at an island of Meghna River.
Day 3: Visit the factory of Tradecraft producers - Swajan Crafts and Jute Works.. This evening we’ll also be able to visit Prabartana ethical shop.
Day 4: Visit embroidery producers - Swajan Crafts and Jute Works’ production centre.
Day 5: Meet director of Arong supplier, the marketing arm of BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee), to provide a stable source of employment for rural artisans. Visit the design studio and export department and meet the people behind the products. Visit to Manikganj in the afternoon.
Day 6:
By boat we visit the Jamdani weaving area. We will take a picnic lunch and enjoy a relaxing day taking in the sights and sounds of Dhaka.
Day 7:
Drive to the Tangail UBINIG project. In this farming community we can learn about local initiatives to improve livelihoods and environmental conditions through ecologically sensitive agriculture. A performance of local folk music over dinner, and overnight with our village hosts.
Day 8:
We stay in Tangail again today to watch the skilled weavers of the village and learn more about the community. After lunch we set off for Rangpur Parjatan Hotel where we check in and have a free evening.
Day 9:
Visit to producer in Rangpur - MCC Saidpur enterprise, Action Bag and Eastern Screen Printers. Their main objectives are to provide job opportunities to women and training in social development activities.
Day 10:
Sightseeing in Dinajpur - the Kantajee Temple, Ramasgar and old King’s Palace.
Day 11:
Today is a long drive back to Dhaka, but we’ll make stops along the way, including a visit to Bogra Mahastangar to see some 3rd century archaeology. We’ll be back in Dhaka for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Day 12:
Departure to airport to catch your flight back.
BANGLADESH TOUR -
places to visit:Dhaka, sonargaon, Moinamoti, Chittagong, Rangamati, Kaptai Lake, Bandarban.
Day 01 : We shall welcome & receive you at Zia international airport as per your flight schedule. Transfer you to your hotel. After a short refreshment, we shall take you to do a short city tour! Dinner at some reputed Bengali restaurant and over night at hotel.
Day 02: This trip will be started in the morning at 9.am from your hotel mostly cover the old part of Dhaka, which is more, attracted by the tourists. The main attractions are: Sadarghat, Ahsan Manjil, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswai Temple, Karzan Hall, National Parliament Building, National Museum, Liberation War Museum and Dhaka Zoo. Though it is not possible to visit all the places by this tour but we will try to show you as many as possible within 4-5 hours. After having lunch at city restaurant,drive to either Sonargaon (29km). The oldest capital city of Bengal (13th – 17th century) or Saver (35km) to visit our National martyrs monument. We shall take a river cruise for 1 hour in case we visit Sonargaon. Back to your hotel. Dinner at some good restaurant & overnight at your hotel.
Day 03 Depart from Dhaka early in the morning about to Hill Station Bandarban. Onway, you will visit Moinamoti (the ancient budhist civilization from 7th to 12th century. arrival transfer Bandarban parjatan hotel in the afternoon, Our Guide will offer you to go for a hike down to the Shangu River or a walking in the Bhom tribal village of Shaila Propat. In the evening you will back to the hotel for dinner & the overnight.
Day 04: after having breakfast Guide will take you for a sightseeing tour of Ruma and Chimbuk (the highest accessible places by car). Packet lunch will be arranged for this outing. Back to the hotel in the evening for dinner an d the overnight stay.
Day 05: After breakfast you will leave bandarban and drive to Rangamati via Chandrogona. The drive to Rangamati will take three hours. your accommodation will be at the parjatan Motel. In the afternoon sightseeing of Rangamati town and its surrounding will be offered. include a boat-cruise on Kaptai Lake, a visit to tribal village, local tribal museum, swimming, (if open), a Buddhist temple, the chakma King’s place, handicraft centers, souvenir shops. Starts return drive back to Dhaka. After arrival at Dhaka transfer you to your residence at around 11:00 Day 06: Sightseeing of Dhaka city, include shopping, visiting national Museum, Liberation war Museum, Dhaka University, Banghabanhu Shekh Mujib Museum & the best of the city! See you off at Dhaka airport to catch your flight.
Price: USD 450 (Includes meals), USD 350 (Excludes meals)
Both price included:
A/C Accommodation at international class Hotel/Guest house at Banani, Gulshan/baridhara Dhaka & Parjatan motel at Rangamati.
A/c reserve transportation
Permission to visit hill tracts
All entry tickets
Boat Cruise at Kaptai Lake
Experienced English speaking guide
The tour as per itinerary.
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