The Crops of Bengal

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The Crops of Bengal

The Crops of Bengal

The Crops of Bengal

10 Nights & 11 Days

The Crops of Bengal

From $1469 /person

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Bangladesh creates an unforgettable impression of a land of peace, tranquility and enormous beauty; land of hundreds of serpentine rivers, crystal clear water lakes surrounded by evergreen hills, luxuriant tropical rain forests, and beautiful cascades of green paddy and tea gardens. World's largest mangrove forest--a World Heritage & home to the Royal Bengal Tigers and other wild lives; World's longest natural unbroken sandy sea beach, rich cultural heritage, relics of ancient civilizations and Buddhist Architecture, colorful ethnic minorities with their primitive life style and culture; old terracotta mosques, temples, churches and historic monuments, friendly and lively peoples and hidden beauty everywhere. This Largest delta in the world rises from the Bay of Bengal and goes up to the footsteps of the Himalayas. The mighty Bay of Bengal guards its coasts.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Dhaka

Arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Meet & greet at the Terminal-2 and transfer by our representative and guide to your pre-confirmed hotel of your choice. Your Bangladeshi adventure will begin with an orientation of the guide. Dinner at hotel & overnight at Hotel in Dhaka.

Dhaka is more than 1500 years old city, and became capital of the country in 1608 under the Mughal rule. During ancient and medieval periods the city was known to the world for its unique product, the Muslin – the finest fabric ever produced in the world. As the capital of Bangladesh it has grown into a bustling city of trades and commerce, cultural and sport activities, vibrating with full of life. The city has two parts – the old part and the new part. The old part is known as the Old Dhaka, which developed during the Mughal period. With the happy blending of the old and new architectural trends, traditions and modernization, Dhaka has been expanding so fast since the independence of Bangladesh in 1971.

Day-02: Dhaka – Bogra, 220 km, 7-9 hrs drive approx.

Buffet Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Proceed to Bogra via Tangail. En-route visit Tangail for experience to handloom heritage of Bangladesh. Here we can see the weaving of Sharees (traditional Bengali women’s dresses). Later we will visit some crops fields (like: paddy/mustard) at UBINIG -who is working for an innovative practice of biodiversity-based ecological agriculture. The immediate goal is to resist the economic and technological processes that are turning the earth into barren fields and industrial deserts. Will have lunch here with organic foods. Later proceed to Bogra. Upon arrival at Bogra and check in at hotel. Dinner at hotel & overnight at hotel in Bogra.

Day-03: Bogra – Rajshahi, 150 km, 5-7 hrs drive approx

Buffet breakfast at hotel and check-out. En-route visit Yogurt factory- the best and most delicious among all the Yogurt/Curds. It is prepared by boiling milk until it is slightly thickened, sweetening it with less added sugar, and allowing the milk to ferment to bright white in color. Grains auction (Vegetable/Banana/Rice Market) in Bogra. Paharpur - is the most spectacular and magnificent monument in Bangladesh and the second largest single Buddhist monastery on south of the Himalayas. Lunch at local restaurant. Later arrive at Rajshahi and enjoy the boat tripsunset from Padma River. Dinner at hotel with Smoked Hilsha Fish & overnight at hotel in Rajshahi.

Day-04: Rajshahi – Jashore, 250 km, 8-10 hours drive approx.

After buffet breakfast at hotel check-out and proceed to Jashore.  En-route visit Silk Factory – to experience the processing and weaving of silk clothes. Vegetable/Mango/Litchi/Honey/ Jute processing/Fishing Market. Puthia Rajbari- is a palace in Puthia Upazila, in Rajshahi. Built in 1895, for Rani Hemanta Kumari, it is an example of Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. Lunch at local restaurant. Proceed to Jessore to visit Flower Fields. Dinner at hotel & overnight at hotel in Jessore.

Day-05: Jashore – Barisal, 210 km, 8-10 hours drive approx.

Breakfast at hotel and time to explore the shrimp farms & processing factory in Khulna. Here we can see the total way (nursing & farming) of cultivating of shrimps. Talk with farmers and get the ideas of it. Later proceed to Barisal. On the way visit sixty dome mosque (UNESCO world heritage site), it is the largest mosque in Bangladesh from the sultanate period. Lunch at local restaurant. It was built during the Bengal Sultanate by Khan Jahan Ali, the governor of the Sundarban. Dinner at hotel & overnight at hotel in Barisal.

Day-6: Barisal – Dhaka, 260 km, 9-11 hours drive approx.

Buffet breakfast at hotel and time to explore the floating vegetables/rice/fruites/boat market. Breakfast and check-out from hotel. Later proceed to Dhaka crossing mighty river Padma. Lunch at local restaurant. En-route sightseeing in Crops Fields in Faridpur if time permits. Arrive at Dhaka and check-in at the hotel. Dinner at hotel & overnight at hotel in Dhaka.

Day-7: Dhaka

Breakfast at hotel and explore the biggest wholesale market in Dhaka. Where fishes/vegetables/grains are coming from different parts of Bangladesh. Lunch at local restaurant. If time permit then we will visit biggest Cattle market in Dhaka or directly to visit the largest pottery village in Dhamrai - For generations, Dhamrai has been the house of crafts like metal casting and pottery. But these traditional occupations are now in danger as those could not compete with modernization in course of time. Overnight at hotel in Dhaka.

Day-8: Dhaka – Sreemangal, 240 km, 8-10 hours drive approx

Buffet breakfast check-out and time to explore the agriculture of Eastern part of Bangladesh. En-route visit some paddy fields and processing factory – will experience the processing of paddy farming and processing of rice’s. Lunch at local restaurant. Later on proceed to hotel and upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Visit Lemon Garden/Pineapple garden/Rubber Garden in Sreemangal. Dinner at hotel & overnight at hotel in Sreemangal.

Day-9: Sreemangal – Sylhet, 120 km, 4-5 hours drive approx.

After buffet breakfast at hotel time to explore the Tea GardensTea Processing (subject to permission). It is time to enjoy Seven Layers Tea. We will enjoy the lifestyle of the Tribal Community & have lunch with locals with local foods. In the afternoon proceed to Sylhet. Evening arrive at Sylhet and check-in. overnight at hotel in Sylhet.

Day-10: Sylhet – Dhaka, 260 km, 9-11 hours drive approx

After breakfast at hotel check-out and visit the Rubber GardensPineapple GardensLemon Gardens. We will visit the most attractive swamp forest (Ratargul Swamp Forest) in Sylhet and have a boat trip for an hour. Shapla Beel (seasonal) best time to explore Morning before sun rises (Month of Aug-Sep) is a popular attraction within Dibir Haor, named after the national flower of Bangladesh, the shapla (water lily). Proceed to Sylhet airport for return to Dhak a. Upon arrival at Dhaka drop off to the hotel and check-in.  Overnight at hotel in Dhaka.

Day-11: Dhaka – Gazipur – Dhaka, 40 KM 3-4 hours drive approx.

After breakfast at hotel proceed to Gazipur. Visit the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI). Some more agro firms will visit if time permits. Later on drive back to hotel. Evening free time. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Dhaka.

Day-12: Departure
Breakfast at hotel & check-out. Shopping at Aarong (local handicraft shop) & transfer to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for onward flight.
Note

Covering all the places will depend on the time coverage. Though we are visiting the agricultural fields, gardens, farms, local bazar and local lifestyle, we have to use the bucolic road. Please keep in mind the time coverage and unpleasant journey.

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