Bangladesh Gateway

  • 12 Nights/13 Days
  • bangladesh
  • Dhaka – Srimangal – Sylhet – Chittagong – Rangamati – Bandarban – Cox’s Bazar – Train – Mongla – Sundarbans – Dhaka

About the Tour

Its history stretches back thousands of years. Bangladesh has long been known as a crossroads of history and culture. In Bangladesh, you will find the longest sea beach, a repertoire of enchanting cultures and temples, the world’s largest mangrove forest & wealth of flora and fauna and the friendliest people you have ever met. We invite you to visit Bangladesh, to enjoy this rare unspoiled paradise. 

Highlights

  • Visit UNESCO world heritage sited in Bangladesh
  • Explore the largest mangrove forest  on earth -Sundarbans
  • Rickshaw ride on narrow streets of old Dhaka
  • Ride a Bangladeshi train – a unique Experience.

Day 1:  Arrive Dhaka
Arrive at Dhaka International Airport, Meet with guide & transfer to Hotel. 
Dhaka, the Bangladesh capital lies on the bank of Burigonga River. The cultural and economic center of the country, the city grew under the rule of Mugul emperors of the 17th century and the British Raj of the 19th century. Check-in hotel and overnight. 

Day 2:  Day sightseeing in Dhaka
Today after breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you from the hotel, and drive to Old Dhaka. Visit the Sadarghat Water Front, Royal Ahsanmanzil Palace locally known as Pink Palace (from Outside), the famous Hindu Street Shakariya Bazar and Star Mosque before Lunch. After lunch, visit the legislative Parliament Building form Outside, Lalbag Fort representing the mogul architect dated from 17th century, Dhakeswari Temple, and Dhaka University. Then drive back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3:  Drive Dhaka – Srimangal
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Srimangal is the tea capital of Bangladesh. 7 layer tea is available here. If anybody wants then he will test the delicious tea here. Upon arrival at Srimangal. Lunch in a local Restaurant. Check-in hotel and after then a short excursion tour to in the srimangal city including the local markets, Manipuri tribal village. Back to the hotel in the evening and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Drive Srimangal – Sylhet
Early morning, the guide will offer you a trekking tour in the Lawarchara rain forest with visiting the Khasia Tribe living in the top of the small hills inside the forest, back to the hotel.  After breakfast, drive to visit the Sylhet, on the way to visit some tea gardens. Upon arrival, Sylhet then drives to Jaflong. Visit Indian Bangladesh Border Tamabil, Ruins of Jaintha Kingdom from 16th century, Khasia tribal villages, and stone collection. Then drive to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Drive Sylhet – Chittagong
After Breakfast at the hotel start for Chittagong. Enjoy rural Bangladesh & you have a great chance to with locals throughout the journey. Upon Arrival at Chittagong in the evening transferred to hotel and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6:  Drive Chittagong – Rangamati
Early in the morning after breakfast then start for Rangamati (The Lake City). It may take 3 hours. Check-in at hotel and start for cursing in Kaptai Lake. One of the biggest artificial manmade lake in South Asia. Lunch will be in an island restaurant. After lunch visits Chakma tribal village. The Chakmas are the largest tribe group of Chittagong Hill tracts & distinguish themselves from their own lifestyle, customs, folklore, literature, and traditions. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Rangamati.

Day 7:   Rangamati – Bandarban
Early morning drive to Bandarban by the beautiful view beside of Kaptai Lake. It may take 3 hours. Breakfast in a local restaurant. Check-in Hotel and after then start for Visit Bandarban like Nilgiri, Nilachal, Shailo Propat, Chimbok, Golden Temple.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Bandarban.

Day 8:   Bandarban – Cox’s Bazar.
Early morning drive to Cox’s Baza.  Upon arrival at Cox’s Bazar, check-in at the hotel. Then after visiting the local market, relax time on your own; enjoy the sunset on the beach. Then start for a local market called the Barmiz market where you can get local products and Burmiz (Myanmar) products easily. Overnight in Cox’s Bazar.

Day 9:  Cox’s Bazar – Dhaka (flight) – Jessore (Train)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Moheskhali Island & Sonadia Island by available local boat to explore the unique glimpse of the island & temples.  At around 10:30 am check out from the hotel, then drive to take the domestic airport of Cox’s bazar. Take the flight from (Cox’s Bazar to Dhaka). Upon arrival Dhaka, transferred to the hotel for a short time for refreshment. Then start an overnight journey for Jessore by Train (Sleeping Couch).

Day 10:   Arrive Jessore – Bagerhat – Mongla
Arrival Jessore early in the morning. Bagerhat to visit the impressive 60 dome mosque (UNESCO World Heritage site), 09 Dome Mosque, and Tomb, etc in Bagerhat district. From there a short drive to the final destination of the day Mongla. Upon arrival, check-in at the Motel Pasur, Mongla.  Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11:   Cursing inside Sundarbans 
The world heritage site will be landscapes of the spectacular backdrop for the day. Home of Bengal Tigers, estuarine crocodile and some 270 specs of birds, the incredible network of islands, creeks, mudflats, provide the setting for an unforgettable boat trip. We will cruise the full day, exploring just a small, apart of 10000 square kilometers of the forest and freshwater swamps that cover this vast delta. Enjoy the age-old traditional otter fishing, with a help of otter fishermen nearby the Sundarbans periphery catching fishing in the small creeks & canals. Conditions on the boat will be comfortable, but not opulent, with twin sharing. cabins, dining facilities, and Asian and western type’s toilets. Bar B Q dinner will be on a boat. Overnight on the boat.

Day 12:  Drive Sundarban – Khulna – Dhaka
Early morning breakfast and Drive back to Khulna on the way to visit the local canal of the forest. Lunch in at boat/ local restaurant. After then start for Dhaka from Mongla (278 km). Arrival in Dhaka at night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 13:  Departure
After breakfast half day city tour including shopping, Parliament building and Dhaka University area after lunch in a local restaurant drive to Airport for your next destination. And the end of the tour.

 

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar. 
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel. 
  • All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle. 
  • Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car.
  • Monument entrance ticket as per program 
  • Rickshaw ride and Train ride tickets. 
  • Forest permission fee for Sundarbans
  • Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
  • Currently applicable taxes.

Exclusions

  • Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
  • Any airfare international/ domestic
  • Any insurance
  • Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for the same has opted.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Tour Notes

  • Above rates are subject to availability
  • Room category in all packages are the base category rooms 
  • The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020
  • Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest
  • In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised

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