Visit the culture, heritage & history of Bangladesh

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Visit the culture, heritage & history of Bangladesh

Visit the culture, heritage & history of Bangladesh

Visit the culture, heritage & history of Bangladesh

9 Nights & 10 Days

Visit the culture, heritage & history of Bangladesh

From $2465 /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 to your pre-confirmed hotel. Your Bangladeshi adventure will begin with an orientation by the guide. Dinner & 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 (230 km, 7-8 hours. drive approx.)

Buffet breakfast at hotel & proceed to Bogra. En-route visit Tangail Sharee village- we will experience here how the Sharees (local women cloths) are made. Lunch at UBINIG with organic foods. Hatikumrul Temple: This is a three storied temple where the first floor is the largest and the top one is the smallest floor of the temple. The temple is built over a high plinth. It’s around 15 metar square shaped temple.  Later on visit Mahasthangarh (Sunday Closed Mahasthangarh is one of the earliest urban archaeological sites so far discovered in Bangladesh. The extensive ruins of Mahasthangarh presents a glorious past of about two thousand and five hundred years of Pundranagar, the capital city of ancient Pundra Vardhan Bhukti. This earliest and largest city of entire Bengal, dated back to at least the 3rd century B.C., is fortified successively by mud and brick wall. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Bogra.

Day-03: Bogra-Rajshahi (200 km, 6-7 hours. drive approx.)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Start for Rajshahi. En-route visit Somapura Mahavihara (Closed on Sunday)-Somapura Mahavihara in Paharpur is known best Buddhist viharas in the Indian Subcontinent and is one of the most important archeological sites in the country. The quadrangular structure consists of 177 cells and a traditional Buddhist stupa in the center. The rooms were used by the monks for accommodation and meditation. In addition to the large number of stupas and shrines of various sizes and shapes, terracotta plaques, stone sculptures, inscriptions, coins,ceramics etc. have been discovered. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. En-route lunch at local restaurant. Upon arrival at Rajshahi check-in at enjoy sunset at Padma River. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Rajshahi. 

Day-04: Rajshahi

Buffet breakfast & visit Varendra Museum- The museum collections are a variety of sculptures that include Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, wooden sculptures and sculptures depicting different goddesses and gods from the Hindu religion. The Muslim period is represented through sculptured stones in the sixth gallery, where stone inscriptions in Persian, Bangla, Arabic and Sanskrit can also be found. More than twenty two thousand books form the library collection and the library is also home to approximately six thousand manuscripts. After that visit the Silk Weaving factory (Friday is closed) and enjoy the processing of the silk clothes. Lunch at local restaurant. Later on visit the Alpona Village (decorated mud house) and enjoy the lifestyle of the locals. Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Rajshahi.

Day-05: Rajshahi – Khulna (240 km, 7/8 hours. approx.)

Buffet breakfast at hotel & start for Khulna. En-route visit Putia village covering 5 Ratna Shiva Temple1 dome Govinda Temple, 3 dome-Ahnik Temple, Old Putia Rajbari Palace and Jagannath Temple in Rajshahi.  En-route lunch at local restaurant in Kushtia. Later on enjoy mystic baul music at Kushtia Lalon Akhra. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Khulna.

Day-06: Khulna – Sundarban (via Mongla)

Buffet breakfast at hotel & start for sightseeing covering Sixty Dome Mosque (closed on Sunday)-The Sixty Dome Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a mosque in Bangladesh, the largest in that country from the Sultanate period. It has been described as "the most impressive Muslim monuments in the whole of the Indian subcontinent. The construction of the mosque was started in 1442 and it was completed in 1459.The mosque was used for prayer purposes, Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali, Khan Jahan lived a religious life here from his retirement to his death on 25th October 1459. The tomb is part of a larger complex along with the Khan Jahan Ali’s dighi (lake) and a single dome mosque. The mausoleum is situated on the northern part of the complex, aligned with the mosque. The mausoleum is the best preserved of the three structures. It is a 45' square brick structure which rest on a base of five courses of dressed stone. Lunch, Dinner & overnight at the vessel in Sundarban.

 

Day-07: Sundarban

This early morning the motorboat continuous to the bay of narrow canals, Dramatic excitement begins when you switch over to ‘country-boat’ rowing along picturesque view of thickness Mangrove forest with absolute silence prevails-discover pugmarks of ‘Royal Bengal Tiger’ various species of Kingfisher and home of crocodile. Later guarded by forest rangers, and local experts, time to explore Katka BeachKatka wild life of Sundarban by walking tours. Don not miss out capturing spotted deer (Chital Horin), different species of macaque Monkeys and mongoose, wild boar, endanger reptiles and Indian python, and explore as many species of birds out 260. Lunch, dinner and overnight at vessel.

Day-08: Sundarban – Barisal [120KM 4/5 hours travel approx.]

After breakfast disembark from the ship and proceed to Barisal. En-route lunch at local restaurant. Visit visit the floating market -appears as the center of Barisal’s (aka The Venice of Bengal) beauty. Nobody knows when the idea of this floating market began, but it’s a hundred-year old tradition. Development and modernization are taking over the country but it’s surprising to see them not reaching to this river-oriented life yet. Guthia Mosque- the Baitul Aman Jame Masjid Complex, commonly known as Guthia Mosque of Barisal, is a mosque complex of Bangladesh having a land area of 14 acres, comparing to the 8.30 acres land area of the national mosque Baitul Mukarram of the country. Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Barisal.

Day-09: Barisal – Dhaka [230KM 6/7 hours travel approx.]

Check-out from the hotel and proceed to Dhaka. En-route visit Largest Pottery village in Barisal.  The four villages of Maheshpur Paul Para in Niamati union of Barisal's Bakerganj upazila have a long association with clay. For centuries the area has been home to potters and with around two hundred families still engaged in the traditional industry, Maheshpur Paul Para retains its distinction as the primary hub for earthenware in Barisal. En-route lunch at local restaurant. Upon arrival at Dhaka visit the Launch Repairing Yard at Dhaka. Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Dhaka.

Day-10: Departure

Breakfast at hotel and check out. Visit National Parliament House (from outside) is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Designed by architect Louis Kahn, the complex, is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world, comprising 200 acres (800,000 m²). Construction began in 1961. Shopping at Aarong (local handicraft). Transfer to the Hazrat Shah Jalal International airport for final departure.

Proposed price for the land packages.
Group SizePrice per person (USD)               Hotel Name (3.5*)City Name
02-03 Paying Guest                 2465Best Western Plus Maya /Similar    Dhaka
04-05 Paying Guest                 1800Hotel Naz Garden /Similar    Bogra
06-07 Paying Guest                 1470Royal Raj Hotel /Similar    Rajshahi
08-09 Paying Guest                 1360The Grand Placid /Similar    Khulna
10-above Paying Guest                 1305Grand Park Barisal (Best Hotel)    Barisal
  A/C Vessel    Sundarban

Note: This rate is valid up to December 2023.

 

Group SizePrice per person (USD              Hotel Name (4*)City Name
02-03 Paying Guest                 2600Pan Pacific Sonargaon /Similar     Dhaka
04-05 Paying Guest                 1930Hotel Momo Inn /Similar     Bogra
06-07 Paying Guest                 1605Grand Riverview Hotel /Similar      Rajshahi
08-09 Paying Guest                 1490The Grand Placid /Similar     Khulna
10-above Paying Guest                 1435Grand Park Barisal (Best Hotel)     Barisal
  A/C Vessel     Sundarban

Note: This rate is valid up to December 2023.

 

 

Supplement Cost

Description      Cost per person (USD)
Single Supplement Cost (Standard 3* Hotel)           525 per person
Single Supplement Cost (Deluxe 4* Hotel)           610 per person

 

The package prices are inclusive of:

  • All the hotel accommodation based on CPAI and double/twin sharing basis 
  • 02 night’s hotel accommodation in Dhaka
  • 01 night hotel accommodation in Bogra
  • 02 night’s hotel accommodation in Rajshahi
  • 01 night hotel accommodation in Khulna
  • 01 night hotel accommodation in Barisal
  • 02 night’s accommodation at the vessel in Sundarban
  • All the sightseeing and transfers by A/C vehicle
  • 04 lunches at local restaurant
  • 01 lunch at UBINIG with organic food (local flavor).
  • 03 lunches at vessel in Sundarban
  • 07 dinners at local restaurant
  • 02 dinner at vessel in Sundarban
  • Transport on disposal basis
  • Vessel at Sundarban at Chartered basis
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Entry fees as per itinerary 
  • English speaking guide throughout the tour 
  • Forest permission fee at Sundarban.
  • Country boat trip at Sundarban.
  • Gunman/security from the forestry.  
  • Two bottles mineral water per day per person during the tour.
  • All applicable taxes
  • Porter 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.

 

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

 

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.
  • Floating Market is available 02-03 days in a week (especially: Sunday-Tuesday). Selling different kind of vegetables, fruits etc. 
  • Sundarban tour is available only from September – March in every year. 
  • Must have to add USD 1 per person per day with the quoted price as the tipping amount to guide & driver.

 

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.

 

Monuments/Museums Off day list: 

Monuments Name               Off-day scheduleVisiting Hours
Mahasthangarh Museum       Sunday & Monday up to 14:00hrs (Museum only)    10:00-17:00hrs
Somapura Mahavihara       Sunday & Monday up to 14:00hrs (Museum only)    10:00-17:00hrs
Varendra Museum       Thursday & Friday     10:00-16:30hrs
Silk Weaving Factory       Friday     10:00-18:00hrs
Puthia Rajbari       Sunday (Museum only)    09:00-17:00hrs
Sixty Dome Mosque       Sunday (Museum only)    09:00-17:00hrs

 

Best time to Travel: 

Except for rainy seasons (June-July) round the year may visit.

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