tours of Bangladesh expeditions

Bangladesh tours package of Bangladesh Expeditions

Places to cover: Dhaka – Moinamoti – sonargaon - rangamati –kaptai cruise - Bandarban – Nikgiri trekking – cox’s bazaar beach – inani & himchari – saint martin island – coral island

( cheera dwip) – srimangal – madobkunda waterfalls – bird watching – tea garden – rain forest – rajshahi – bogra – paharpur – puthia – nature – Mahasthangarh – Gour – Dinajpur – rocket cruise – sixty domed Mosque – sundarbans ( Katka and kachikhali ) – herbaria – harintana – berrikhal – karamjal.

March – 13: on arrival Dhaka airport our guide will receive and transfer to the hotel nearby airport. Free time full day in the hotel.

 March - 14: after breakfast drive to visit Dhaka city attraction and in the late afternoon after completing city trip board to the rocket steamer for an overnight journey which start from sadarghat 06:00 pm for an overnight cruise.

March – 15: Continue on boat its cruise south you cross many places and countryside in the noon at 02:30 PM leave the boat to our reserved hiace ( 11 seated transport ) to Mongla on way move to Bagerhat sixty domed Mosque visit. On arrival in Mongla board to our sundarbans cruising boat for night halt which is capacity of 14 people by cabin. The boat will start its cruise to reach dominant poin of sundarbans name – KATKA.

March -16: early in the morning bird watching tour by our country boat to observe also wild-animals and cake / biscuits and tea/coffee will be served you will also visit from watch tower and walking through
jungle up to beach back to boat for breakfast and we will walking up to Tiger tilla to find many deer and explore Tiger nest feel you must tiger home. In the afternoon cruise to another point Name Kachikhali
to observe the wildlife into the canal. In the evening boat will cruise back to Harintana for overnight.

March-17: early in the morning boat will resume start towards berikhal into the nice canal where you find Monkey and may crocodile basking in the sun. one more stop in Harbaria forest station for Tiger foot print and Karamjal for crocodiles firm ( if time permits) back to Mongla to take the reserved transport for Jessore to take evening flight back to Dhaka to  check in hotel.

March-18: drive to srimangal by reserved car for bird watching in baikka beel, Madobpur dam, tea and rubber garden and much more in srimangal, check in tea resort.

March-19: early in the morning rain forest trekking and after breakfast drive to waterfalls and after lunch drive back to Dhaka.

March: 20: drive to rangamati hill tracts on way one more stop at Moinamoti archaeological sites date back 8th Century and on arrival in rangamati check in hotel.
March -21: cruise in kaptai lake upstream to shuvolong, Vihara and chakma king palace, sightseeing around kaptai and drive to Bandarban for overnight stay.

March -22: trekking to nilgiri where from you can see cox’s bazaar, bandarban, Chittagong whole as high hills in Bandarban hill tracts, on way explore chimbuk and shoilo propat waterfalls around hill scenic beauty overnight in Bandarban.

March-23: leave bandarban to cox’s bazaar on way visit dulhazari safari park and ramu ( largest wooden Buddhist pagoda ) and check in beach view hotel for night halt.

March-24: cruise to Moheskhali island for bird watching and experience countries hills in the island and Adinath Temple nearby pagoda and rakhain tribes. Back to cox’s bazaar for lunch. Drive to inani beach and himchari trekking overnight in beach hotel.
March-25th: drive to teknaf for sea track to reach in coral island on arrival check in hotel free time around island.

March – 26th: in the morning if weather good cruise by motor boat to Cheera dwip for living coral new island experience. Back to teknaf after lunch on arrival drive to your reserved car to Chittagong for
overnight stay.

March -27th: back to Dhaka on way stop at sonargaon to see folk arts and craft Museum with archaeological ruins 1st Capital City. Overnight in Dhaka.

March – 28: leave Dhaka for rajshahi to explore Mosque and silk city after visiting chota sona Mosque, darsbari mosque, kusumba mosque and Puthia temple city include king palace.

March-29: continue on Rajshahi include Varendra research Museum where preserved ancient utensils of 3rd Century and silk factory. Explore also on way Natore Maharaja’s palace. Overnight in Bogra.

March - 30: drive to visit Mahasthan garh countries ancient City with an excursion to vita and iron made bridal house. Drive to Paharpur to visit World heritage sites( Paharpur vihar ) overnight in Dinajpur.

March - 31: explore Dinajpur Rajbari ( palace) and most terracotta’s palace of Countries. Historical temple after visiting drive back about to Dhaka in the night around 08:00 check in hotel at Dhaka.

April-01: free time in Dhaka. For shopping.

April-02: leave Bangladesh after an experience with Bangladesh Expeditions

Price per person: EURO 1500 (single)


Note: in this trip sundarbans forest cruise have been quote joining in our special package or any current package by others, if not match then additional EURO 200 have to include in the tour price.

Price include:
1.  All meal ( Day 1 to 23 )and all reserved transport include one way rocket tickets and air ticket.
2.  Sundarbans cruise include Katka – kachikhali – herbaria – koromjal and sixty domed Mosque.
3.  Dhaka hotel in twin a/c room and sightseeing.
4.  Sundarban forest permission include 2,800 per person,
5.  All transfer as per tour itinerary and the trip as per itinerary include all.

Price exclude: personal expense.

BANGLADESH EXPEDITION & HOME STAY

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day sightseeing around dhaka bangladesh

Bangladesh Expeditions operate dhaka city tours with sonargaon / savar. river cruise either meghna or ganges river, village homestay with cruise beyond dhaka with language guide

DHAKA CITY TOUR (HALF DAY)
Normally this tour will be in the morning and will last 4-5 hours. On this tour our experienced guide will show you a little bit of this fast growing city. However, due to the lack of time and the traffic situation, it will be restricted within the main city area only. The trip will include visits to some well-known places like Sadarghat (river front), Nawab’s (King’s) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or ‘Pink Palace’, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswari Temple, National Parliament Building, National Museum and Freedom Fighters Museum.
If you wish, we can organise this trip with the help of bicycle rickshaw. In that case, a small group is preferable. The price will be the same as above.
Price per adult : USD 25, Price per Child: USD 15
To operate this trip we need minimum 3 adults

Full Day Sight-seeing of Dhaka City & Sonargaon / Savar
This tour will be for the whole day and will include a light lunch. The first part of this tour will be the same as mentioned above (refer to HALF DAY sightseeing).

After completion of the morning session, and a quick lunch in a fast food restaurant, our experienced guide will take you out of the city. You may go to either Savar, about 20 Km. north-west of Dhaka and the National Martyr’s Monument. This 50m high and beautifully kept structure was built as memorial to the millions who died in the struggle for independence in 1971. Or, to Sonargaon (means Golden City), 25 Km. to the east, which was the country’s first capital from the 13th to the early 17th century. In its prime time, besides being the capital of the region this was a important river port, an important centre for the manufacture and export of the famous muslin cloth one of the main export item of Bengal in those days.
Although, except for several mosques, a bridge, a few tombs & stupas nothing remains of the original city. still you will find much to see there. In addition there is a well maintained Folk Art Museum worth visiting. Back to Dhaka late in the afternoon.
Price per adult : USD 35, Price per Child: USD 20
To operate this trip we need minimum two adults.

Cruise On Meghna River and visit Sonargaon

You board on our wooden cruising boat "S.B. Kheya" to join this adventure. Explore the remote island villages that are only accessible by boat. Know their lifestyle. Stop at any island in the middle of river, swim and have more fun. Enjoy the Hilsha fishing and the activities of villagers. If you wish, you can also visit a weaving village.
On way back, visit Sonargaon, which was the first capital of Bengal (13th to 17th century). A traditional Bangladeshi or Chinese food will be served at lunch on boat.Depart Dhaka at 9 am from your nominated pick up point. You will board to the boat at Bouddhar Bazaar, which is 27 km from Dhaka and takes about an hour to reach. Leave the boat at around 4 pm. We will drop you at your residence at 05.30 in the evening.

Price per adult : USD 30, Price per Child: USD 25
To operate this trip we need minimum six adults and for exclusive booking we need minimum fifteen adults.

Cruise On Ganges
Leave Dhaka at 9 am for Maowa Ghat to cruise on the most Holy River of Indian sub-continent. The journey will take a bit more than an hour. After boarding the boat, cruise down the Ganges and enjoy the view of the River. It is fantastic, especially during the early hours. Small little fishing boats and the row of green trees along the bank disappeared into misty distance as they followed the curve of the River. A full morning exploring the riverside lifestyle, visiting a village, meeting the villagers. Before having a traditional Bangladeshi lunch on the boat, free for swimming and exploring the surrounding area. Leave the boat at 4 pm and arrive here at Dhaka in the evening.
Price per adult : USD 60, Price per Child: USD 35
To operate this trip we need minimum six adults and for exclusive booking we need minimum fifteen adults.
Day long Cruise on Meghna & Ganges

Depart from Dhaka to Pagla Merry Anderson ghat by reserved vehicle (micro bus). Immediately upon arrival, board into our 3 storied cruising boats and the cruise will move through south. Breakfast will be served. You will start enjoying the cruise as you will leave the city scene slowly and scenic beauty will find one after another. you will enjoy the riverine and rural Bangladesh at the same time. After 3 hours of cruise you will be at Chandpur where the mighty rivers Meghna and Padma (the Ganges) meet together to start Bay of Bengal. You can easily move around in the boat and have fun.At 01:30pm lunch will be served. After lunch the boat will resume the return journey to Pagla ghat by 4 pm hopefully. Immediately we will transfer you to the mentioned place.
Price per person in BDT:
10 people—20 people— 30 people—40 people—-70------250 people
3,500 ………3,000………2,800..........2500………..2000 -- 1200

Price included: 1. Air conditioned vehicle for transfer to and from the boat.
2. 3 storied cruising boat for the trip of capacity 250 people.
3. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, mineral water, Soft Drinks, tea and coffee.
4. Experience guide for the trip.
5. Folk Song on Boat with local village singer.

Menu: Breakfast: Cake, Banana,Sweet ladu, Mineral water, Tea/coffee
Lunch: Polao / fried rice, Beef Buna ,Chicken roast, Soft drinks & water
Afternoon Snacks: Potato chips /French fry, Tea /Coffee & water.

Full Day River Cruise on sitalakhya River
After pick-up, you will drive to Demra Ghat, which is about 15 km east of Dhaka. On arrival there, board our boat. Immediately the cruising on sitalakhya river will begin and. Tea / coffee with cakes or cookies served.

After about 1-1½ hours, the boat will reach a place called Murapara. Here you can visit an old Zamindar’s palace now converted into a college. Also here is a jute mill which you can visit. For that you need to inform us early. The cruising will continue northward for another hour before turning back. At this stage, if you wish, the boat will stop and you can go for a swim. At around 13:00 the lunch will be served. Generally on Friday we serve continental food, on Saturday Chinese food and on Monday Bangladeshi food. For drinking we serve, mineral waters. Cold soft drinks will be available on payment. On this cruise you should easily see the Gangetic Dolphins.
On way back we shall serve you tea / coffee with cookies before stopping, at Noapara village to show the traditional and famous Jamdanee weaving. It is also possible for you to buy pieces of Jamdanee cloths here as a souvenir.

You will then return back to Demra and from there drive back to Dhaka
Price per adult : USD 40, Price per Child: USD 25
To operate this trip we need minimum six adults and for exclusive booking we need minimum fifteen adults.
Full Day Sightseeing & River Cruise
This is an intensive sightseeing and river-cruising program. This tour is ideal for those with limited time to spare The first part of this trip will be similar to half day s/s, but a bit short. Following this, at approximately 12:30, you will arrive at Demra Ghat and board the boat.
Immediately the cruise on sitalakhya River will start and the lunch served. At Murapara, you may visit the olld Zamindar’s palace. On the way back tea/coffee with cakes will be served before stopping at Noapara village to show you the traditional and famous Jamdanee weaving.
After that we cruise back to Demra and drive from there Dhaka. Arrive Dhaka late in the afternoon.
Price per adult : USD 50, Price per Child: USD 40
To operate this trip we need minimum six adults and for exclusive booking we need minimum ten adults.
Evening River Cruise with Dinner
Normally this trip will begin around 16:00. After pick-up drive to Demra and board the boat .Immediately the cruising on the sitalakhya river will begin. After about 15-20 minutes cruising the boat will arrive Noapara village and stop. Here you may go to watch the weaving of the famous Jamdanee, a special kind of textile unique in Bangladesh. It will be possible for you to buy pieces of Jamdanee cloths here as a souvenir. After that, the cruising will continue and we shall serve tea/coffee with cookies. After cruising for an hour the boat will anchor at a nice place for you to enjoy the evening or take a swim in the river.

At around 19:30 dinner will be served. For your drinking needs we shall provide mineral water. Cold soft drinks will be available on payment. Around 20:00 the boat will start it’s return journey. You will cruise back Demra at around 21:30 and from here drive back to Dhaka.
Price per adult : USD 65
To operate this trip we need minimum six adults and for exclusive booking we need minimum fifteen adults.
Full Day Excursion Trip to Monamoti
This trip will begin early in the morning around 08:00, when our guide will come and pick you up from our usual pick-up points or your nominated place with a reserved transport.Immediately you will drive to Moinamoti in Comilla. The journey will take around two and half hours time. The road is quite good. After arrival, you will have a cup of tea at the cafeteria of BARD (Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development).After that the guide will take you out for a interesting sightseeing of this archeological site bearing old Buddhist civilization. Also you will visit the close by museum where they have preserved many excavated findings from this place.
Lunch will be offered at the cafeteria of BARD or a local restaurant. After lunch you will go to visit an old Hindu temple situated at the southern end of the city, before driving back to Dhaka.
On the way back, you will stop at Sonargaon, the old capital of Bengal for sightseeing. During 16th and 17th century this was the capital of Bengal. You can also visit the folklore museum at Sonargaon.
You will arrive back in Dhaka late in the afternoon at around 18:00.

Price per adult : USD 60 Price per child : USD 35
To operate this trip we need minimum two adults.

Full Day Excursion Trip to a Pottery Village
This trip will begin early in the morning at around 08:00, when our guide will come and pick you up from our usual pick-up points or your nominated place with a reserved transport. Immediately you will drive to Savar (around 35 km away from Dhaka). Upon arrival, you will visit the National Martyr’s Monument.
After that your accompanied guide will take you to a nearby place called Dhamrai. This place is famous for brass artisans. The accompanied guide will take you to one of the places where you will see the artisans at work. Also you can visit the “Rath”, which is similar to the Roman Chariot. During the Bengali month “Ashar” a big festival called “Ratha Jatra” takes place here in Dhamrai. After this you will go to have some snacks at the Joy Restaurant situated just in front of the monument, before going to the famous pottery village in Kakran. To reach this village you will have to leave the vehicle at Nayarhat and take a small ride by boat for about 20-30 minutes. The accompanied guide will make all the arrangements.Earlier, when there was widespread use of pots & utensils made from the clay, most of the people of this village used to be potters. Now you will see that only few families are still trying to hold this profession as their living.
After spending some time in this village, you will come back to the vehicle, and drive back. You will be arriving in Dhaka at around 17:00.
Price per adult : USD 50, Price per child : USD 30
To operate this trip we need minimum two adults.
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Overnight Village Home Trip -- Explore Bangladesh

On the first day you will go to the village from Dhaka at around 08:00 by reserved car/coach. We are offering this trip in order to introduce you to a village life in Bangladesh, where over 80% of the population resides. We have a few selected villages for this purpose. Depending upon your interest we shall select the village. The villages that we visit are all within a 1-1½ hour drive from Dhaka.
On this trip you will experience first-hand the slow and unhurried pace of rural life of a simple community that has not significantly changed its rhythm over the centuries (except for the inevitable intrusion of modern technology here and there). We shall not only help you to understand the village life but we shall also help you to communicate with the villagers in the evening. During the day, if you are contented to be an observer, you will watch, or if you prefer to get closer and more involved, you can participate, in the normal activities of the villagers like agricultural work in the field, fishing, weaving or tending cattle. We shall arrange your accommodation in the house of your home stay family. Obviously, it will be very simple but surely there will be no mechanical sound to disturb your sleep. We shall however make sure that the basic necessities are provided for you.
In the following morning you will continue to experience village life in your own way. The accompanying guide will be there to assist you in all respects. After lunch you will drive back to Dhaka.
Price per adult : USD 75 , Price per child : USD 50
To operate this trip we need minimum 2 adults.


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