Agriculture is main economic driving force agro based bangladesh

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Agriculture is main economic driving force agro based bangladesh

Agriculture is main economic driving force agro based bangladesh

Agriculture is main economic driving force agro based bangladesh

10 Nights & 11 Days

Agriculture is main economic driving force agro based bangladesh

From $1010 /person

General Information

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.

Proposed price for the land packages.
Group SizePrice per person (USD)                  Hotel Name (3.5*)City Name
02-03 Paying Guest              1965      Empyrean Hotel /Similar    Dhaka
04-05 Paying Guest              1445      Hotel Naz Garden /Similar    Bogra
06-07 Paying Guest              1260      Royal Raj Hotel /Similar    Rajshahi
08-09 Paying Guest              1195      The Zabeer Jashore (Best Hotel)   Jashore
10-above Paying Guest              1130      Grand Park Barisal (Best Hotel)   Barisal
        Grand Palace Hotel /Similar   Sylhet
        Balishira Resort /Similar   Sreemangal

Rate Validity: Up to 31st December 2023

 

Group SizePrice per person (USD              Hotel Name (4*)City Name
02-03 Paying Guest          2275     Holiday Inn Dhaka /Similar    Dhaka
04-05 Paying Guest          1755     Hotel Momo Inn /Similar    Bogra
06-07 Paying Guest          1565     Grand Riverview Hotel /Similar    Rajshahi
08-09 Paying Guest          1505     The Zabeer Jashore (Best Hotel)    Jashore
10-above Paying Guest          1440     Grand Park Barisal (Best Hotel)    Barisal
       Grand Sylhet Hotel /Similar    Sylhet
       Lemon Garden Resort /Similar    Sreemangal

Rate Validity: Up to 31st December 2023

 

Supplement Cost

Description          Cost (USD)
Single Supplement Cost (Based on 3* Hotel)       260 per person
Single Supplement Cost (Based on 4* Hotel)      400 per person 
Domestic air tickets (Sylhet – Dhaka)       60-65 per person

 

The package prices are inclusive of:

  • All the hotel accommodation based on double/twin sharing basis. 
  • All the accommodation based on Bed & Breakfast basis. 
  • 05 night’s hotel accommodation in Dhaka.
  • 01 night hotel accommodation at Bogra.
  • 01 night hotel accommodation at Rajshahi.
  • 01 night hotel accommodation at Jessore.
  • 01 night hotel accommodation at Barisal.
  • 01 night hotel accommodation at Sreemangal.
  • 01 night hotel accommodation at Sylhet. 
  • 09 Lunches at local restaurant.
  • 01 lunch at UBINIG with organic food (local flavor).
  • 01 lunch with the tribal community with their lifestyle.
  • 11 Dinner’s at hotel. 
  • All the sightseeing and transfers by A/C vehicle.
  • Transport at disposal basis. 
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary. 
  • Entry fees as per itinerary. 
  • English speaking guide throughout the tour. 
  • Boat trip at Ratargul. 
  • All applicable taxes.
  • Porterage charges all places.

 

The package prices are exclusive of:

  • Beverages-- hard & Soft.
  • Items of personal nature- Postage, Phone, Fax, Internet, Medicine, Insurance, Laundry, etc.
  • Item(s) not included in the above list.

 

Note: 

  • We are not holding any services & subjects to availability. 
  • Tour Planners Ltd will try to anticipate every possible issue to ensure your smooth trip.
  • The time coverage will depend on weather, Traffic Jam.
  • We will visit alternate place subject to the off day of any places.
  • The tour will be flexible and the coordinator can rearrange the tour considering the situation.
  • Despite the best of intentions, however, force majeure can intervene, and glitches can and do occasionally occur – after all, you are traveling in Bangladesh with the challenge of traffic & infrastructural issues.
  • This Package price is not applicable in Blackout Period (Long holiday, Eid, New Year etc.).
  • Terms & Conditions Apply.
  • Must have to add USD 1 per person per day with the quoted rates as tipping to guide and driver 

 

Transport Details:

Group Strength   Vehicle Type
01-02 Pax & 02 Luggage      Sedan Car
03-04 pax & 03-04 Luggage      X-Noah
05-06 Pax & 05-06 Luggage      Hi-Ace
07-12 pax & 07-12 Luggage      21 Seated Coaster

 

Best time to Visit: 

Lemon Gardens              : March to April every year.

Mustard Fields               : November to January every year

Onion seeds fields         : March to May every year

Pineapple Gardens        : February to April every year

Picking Tea Leaves        : Jun & November every year 

[Note: Can be seen June, August, and September in every year as well] 

Picking Paddy’s              : April to May & November to December every year.

[Note: Paddy field can be seen from January to December round the year] 

Tulip Gardens                 : January to February in every year      

Note: We always discourage visiting in the Rainy seasons (June-July) thus this time is not the best time to visit the rural areas. Rest of the time we may find different types of agricultural activities in Bangladesh.

Cancellation/ amendment policy:

Amount of cancellation

(as percentage of main tour costs)

                Number of days from 

                start of main tour before 

                which the cancellation is received

           Nil                30
           25%                29 – 21 
           50%                20 – 07
           75%                06 – 03
         100%                Less than 02 and no show

 

Force measure policy: 

If any cancellation occurs for any force measure issues, 30% of the total fare will be applicable and the rest 70% amount will be reusable for the same sector within the 3 months’ time limit from the day of incidents. The cancellation and refund policy wouldn’t be applicable for any natural disaster, emergency & political situation.

Museum/Monuments Off-day schedule: 

Monuments Name                               Off-day     Visiting Hours
SomapuraMahavihara       Sunday & Monday up to 14:00hrs (Museum only)       10:00-17:00hrs
Puthia Rajbari       Sunday (Museum only)       09:00-17:00hrs
Silk Weaving Factory       Friday        10:00-18:00hrs
Sixty Dome Mosque      Sunday (Museum only)       09:00-17:00hrs

 

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