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Cox's Bazar

2012-02-25T03:25:00.000-08:00

Cox's Bazar, the longest sea-beach in the world. It is the most visited tourist spot in Bangladesh. As we know bangladesh is adorned with many charming gift of nature and this sea-beach is one of them. It is a district of Chittagong division an near the border of Myanmar.The town is situated 150km south of Chittagong. This town is named after British Indian Captain Hiram Cox in 18th Century and previously it was known as Palongkee.This city is also known as Panowa which means "Yellow Flower".

In this most populated tourist spot.A lot of both Bangladeshi and foreign tourists come every year. In this tourist spot Laboni beach is very much populated to the visitors, specially the Laboni beach is considered to be the most attractive place. The Laboni beach is best for swimming, watching the sea and also for respite.It is a place of great attraction for the child because here they get different funny things including sunbathing, catching fish etc.

Another bitch Inani also very attractive for its golden sand is 32 km south of the Cox's Bazar and just on the beach. This is the main attraction for the nature loving people because here they can enjoy the sun set,sea, green hills, the nature of beach quietly. Simply the people will get here nirvana because there is sea to the west if the beach and to the east there is green hills.

Another attractive place of Cox's bazar is Himchari. the visitors get great pleasure in visiting Himchari because it has beautiful Waterfall, nice picnic spots, broken hills and also stunning photo-shooting place. Journey to Himchari is also very eye-catching because there is green hills at one side and blue sky in another side of the road Himchari.

Ramu is an Upazila under Cox's bazar and about 15 km far from Cox's Bazar. It is an archetypal Buddhist village. It is renowned for its wood made Buddhist Bihar and archaeological monument. There are a significant number of temple, pagodas, Buddha Bihara containing Buddha Protima made of gold, bronze and metals inlaid with precious stones. One of the temples there is a bronze statue of Buddha on a six-foot high pedestal.

In this district there are also some islands namely, Sonadia, St-Martins, Maheskhali.

In the district Cox's Bazar different community containing Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Rakliain and some others tribal people live together. Relation among these people also fine.

Here tourists can find sea shells made things, show piece, ornaments, dolls etc things for buying. The tourist also like the handicrafts made by the tribal people. To mention about food the delightful sea foods are very special here.
For accommodation problem the following hotel can be suggested.
Hotel Leapalace Limited
Hotel Kollol
Hotel Seagull

Lalmai Moynamoti and Shalbon Bihar

2012-01-06T09:29:00.000-08:00

The city Comilla is located at the south-eastern part of Bangladesh, about 97 km from Dhaka and on the Dhaka Chittagong highway. There are many historical and archaeological places around Comilla. These are a series of hillocks, wheres the Northern part is called the Moynamoti, southern part is called the Lalmai and the Shalban Bihar is in the middle of the Moynamoti and Lalmai. These were established by King Buddadev in 8th century.

Moynamoti and Lalmai range is an extensive center of Buddhist culture. These are known as famous Lalmai-Moynamoti range which are extended through Comilla district. The whole range of hillocks run for about 18km, and is situated with more than 50 sites.

There is a site museum known as Moynamoti site museum. It stores many archaeological things including Bronze statues and caskets, terracotta plaques, utensils, coins Jewelleries, pottery etc which has a great historical values.

Shalbon Bihar is almost at the middle of Moynamoti-Lalmai range consist of 115 cells. Kotila Mura situated on a flattened hillock about 5 km north of the Shalbon Bihar inside the Comilla Cantonment. Here three stupas are found side by side representing the Buddhist Trinity or three jewels, these are Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Over 150 bronze stupas are found from these Bihar. These has a great historical value.

People can visit here staying in Bogra. So they can stay the hotel in Bogra.
Otherwise staying in Dhaka they also visit the historical place.
Hotel of Bogra
Hotel of Dhaka

Kantaji'r Mandir

2012-01-05T06:51:00.000-08:00

Kantaji Mandir is located in Birgonj, Dinajpur is a medieval Hindu temple. This temple was built in a Navaratna style is a greatest example of terracotta example in Bangladesh. It was built by Maharaja Pran Nath. Its construction work started in 1702 C.E and ended in 1752 C.E, during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath.

The Navaratna Krishna Mandir was destroyed of an earth quack of 1897 and also by the Pakistani Army. This 52 feet square temple is centered in a rectangular court, covered by a shed of roof with tin. It was crowned with four richly ornamental corner towers on two stores and a center one over the third stored. The number of arched doorways in the ground floor of its four shells is 21, on the first floor 27 and on the second floor has only three entrance doors and three windows.

The temple by the river is also called Kantagar Mandir as it is situated at the village Kantanagar. Its terracotta decoration is unusual. Every available inch of the wall from the base to the crest, both inside and out side of the temple there are pulsation with an amazing profusion of figured and floral art in unbroken succession. The vast array of subject matter include the description of Ramayana, Mahabharata, the life of Krishna and also the description of past time contemporary social scene. It has become a great tourist spot in Bangladesh. Many people visit here every year.

Shat Gambuj Mosque

2012-01-04T06:39:00.001-08:00

In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was founded in the inhospitable manogrove forest of the Sundarban near the seacoast in the Bagerhat district by an obscure Turkish saint-general, named Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali. Previously the Bagerhat district was known as Khalifatabad. Khan Jahan Ali was the local ruler of Khalifatabad. He was an officer of Bengal Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. In order to build a muslim colony, Khan Jahan Ali built many mosques, water supply tanks or Dighi, public roads, toms, buildings. The Shat Gambuj Mosque is the greatest creation of him which has been considered as a world heritage site by UN.

The planning of all mosques, tombs and other building are dominated by Islamic architectural style, particularly dominated by the combination of Turkish and Mughal architectural style which is also called the Khan Jahan Ali style. This mosque is laid over an area of 160 feet. The mosque has 60 pillars that is why it is called the Shat Gambuj Mosque and the 60 pillars support 77 low squat domes. It has seven central domes that are four sided. It was then used as prayer hall, Darbar hall, madrasa. The mosque has 11 arched doorways on the east and 7 each on the north and south which provide ventilation and light to the hall. Its wall is decorated with magnificent terracotta decoration. Around the door you can sea the sign of terracotta design. Inside the mosque the walls are designed by former muslim culture and tradition. The mosque was established in 1440.
Now this historical mosque has become a great tourism spot in Bangladesh. Everyday a lot of tourist visit the historical place. After that there are alo many mosques in Bagerthat which has also great historical value, such as Singara mosque, Nine domed mosque, Ronvijoypur mosque and many Dighi.
Bagerhat district is directly connected with Khulna city and also not very far. So visitor can visit the historical place easily staying at Khulna city. So you don't miss to visit the historical place. To stay Khulna there are many residential hotel in Khulna.
Follow the given link to know about the hotel of Khulna a city.
Hotel of Khulna city.

Star Mosque

2012-01-04T05:23:00.001-08:00

Star mosque which is popular as Tara masjid is situated at the Armanitola, an area of the old Dhaka. It was built in 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir. In Mughal design architecture, it is a five dome mosque with hundreds of big and small twinkling blue stars as surface decoration. The star has been created by setting blue chinaware on white cement. Seen from the front and from far it looks like as if it were shining above the surface of the earth. The inside of the mosque is also very beautiful. The inside is decorated with imported Japanese and English china tiles and utilized both methods of the chinitikri application. On the surface between the doors there are Japanese Fujiyama motif. The mosque is a historical part of Dhaka city. It is also tourist spot. To stay in Dhaka city one can choose the hotel from the link given below.

Hotel Seapalace Limited

2012-01-02T06:07:00.000-08:00

Hotel Seapalace is also a popular hotel situated at Kalatoli road, Cox's Bazar. Here with less expense the tourist can get their required facilities. So for that reason the people choice it most.

From the hotel Sea beach is not very far.
For more details visit the following address.
http://www.hotelseapalaceltd.com

Seagull hotel, Cox's Bazar

2012-01-02T05:34:00.001-08:00

Seagull hotel at Cox's Bazar is one of the luxurious hotel. Here all required facilities for both foreign and Bangladeshi tourist are available.

Here the tourist can also get the delicious sea fish made food also.
For more details visit the following link.
http://seagullhotelbd.com

Hotel SiesTa, Bogra

2012-01-01T23:05:00.001-08:00

Hotel SiesTa is one of the renowned hotel in Bogra, situated in Banani. and only a few kilometers away from Sathmatha, he heart of Bogra.

This hotel has all necessary facilities for the tourist. It isalso suitable for foreigner. It has air-conditioned transport facilities for the tourist for visiting.
For more details visit
http://www.hotelsiesta.com

Hotel Naz Garden, Bogra

2012-01-01T21:46:00.001-08:00

Hotel Naz garden at Bogra is a unique International 4-star hotel in Bangladesh. It is situated at Silimpur of Bogra opposite to the Bogra Medical college. All types of facilities are available here for the tourist.

Staying here it is easy for the tourist to visit the Mahasthangarh, other tourist spot and also visit the Bogra city. from here Mahasthangarh is only a few kilometers away.
For more details about the hotel visit
http://www.hotelnazgarden.com

Hotel Royal, Khulna

2012-01-01T21:45:00.003-08:00

Hotel Royal is a pioneer international hotel and located in the heart of the city. From here the all important things of Khulna are very close. Here people will get a charming hospitality.

Here all facilities required for the tourist are available. Here the foreign tourist will also get the facilities required for them. Again both Bangladeshi an foreigner will get here the delicious food they prefer. Again the hotel is also well decorated.

For more details visit the following website,
http://hotelroyalintl.com/

Somapuri Mahavihara

2011-12-29T05:37:00.001-08:00

Somapura Mahavihara is one of the largest monastery in Indian sub-continent. A number of monasteries grew up during the Pala period in ancient Bengla and Magdha. According to Tibetan sources, five great Mahavihara stood out, namely Vikramashila, the premier University of the era; Nalanda, past its prime but still illustrious; Odantapura, Jaggadala and Somapura Mahavihara.

Somapura Mahavihara is situated at Paharpur in the district Naogaon. It is about 270 km away from Dhaka by road. This quadrangular structure consists of 177 cells. From excavation at Paharpur some seals are founded, these seals has proved that the Somapuri Mahavihara was built by second Pala King Dharmapala of Pala density. There is a traditional Buddhist stupa in the center of the Vihara. The rooms of the Vihara are used by the monks for accommodation and meditation.

It was an important intellectual place for Buddhist, Jains and Hindus. The outside wall with ornamental terracotta still display the influence of the three region at the Vihara. In the Vihara many Buddhist stupa, shrines of different shapes and sizes, terracotta plaques, coins, inscriptions, ceramics have been found. Which are the historical sign of the then time.

It is quite remarkable architecture. The Mahavihara covers an area of 27 acres. The architecture of the Vihara is dominated by a temple, not by the characterstics of Indian temple architecture, but by the Buddhist temple of Burma, Java, Combodia. It is said that the plan of the Mahavihara is afforded by the temple Chandi Loro Jongrang, Chandi Shevu, Prambanam.
Every year a lot of visitors come here and see the remarkable historical Vihara and know about it. It has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1985. If any one want to visit here staying Dhaka then they should first come Bogra to visit Mahasthangar then here. Paharpur is about 68 km from Bogra. Otherwise they can stay at Bogra and can enjoy the Mahasthangarh and Somapura Mahavihara.
Hotel of Bogra.

Dhakeshwari Mondir

2011-12-29T05:33:00.001-08:00

The Dhakeshwari Mondir is the national temple in Bangladesh, the temple of Dhakeshwari Goddess. It was established in 12th century by Ballal Sen, a king of Sena density. To day the capital city of Dhaka is named after Dhakeshwari Goddess. The original 800 years old statue was damaged severely during liberatin war in 1971 bu Pakistani Army. Then the templw was further damaged during the riots of 1989/1990. So frequent repairs and renovations were taken place on the temple. As a result there is no similarity between current style of the architecture of the temple and its original architecture . Many researches say that the temple is one of the Shakti Peethas, where the crown of the Goddess has fallen. The temple is a cultural heritage of Dhaka city as well as the Bangladesh. There are four identical structures devoted to Lord Shiva inside the temple. Every year large celebration of Durga Puja is held here with daily prayer. Concerts and charity drives are also regular activity of the temple. It is also a famous tourist spot in Bangladesh.

National Memorial Monument

2011-12-29T05:30:00.000-08:00

National Memorial Monument, which is also known as Jatiyo Smriti Shoudho is a symbol for the memory of the martyrs who sacrifice their life for the sake of the country in the liberation war in 1971 and brought the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule. The monument is located at Savar, about 35 km north-west of the Dhaka city. In order to build the monument a national design competition was held in June, 1978 and among fifty seven proposal, the proposal of Syed Mainul Hossain was selected.

The monument is composed of 7 isosceles triangular pyramid shape structures, with the middle one being high and reaches 150 feet. Each 7 isosceles triangular pyramid shape structures varying in size in its height and base. The height one has the smallest base while the broadcast base has the smallest height. The plans are folded at the middle and placed one after another. The structure gives the memorial a unique characteristics and that is it changes its configuration when viewed from different angles. Concrete has been used for the construction of the monument while red bricks are used for the construction of the pavement in front the complex and other structures. This combination gives an enormity to the monument. Several mass-graves and pool of water body are placed in front of the complex. This also gives an unblamable majesty to the monument.

The monument complex spreads over an area of 34 hectares which is surrounded by an area of 10 hectares. From the main gate one can see the monument axially, but to reach there one has to walk through different ups and downs of pavements and cross an artificial lake by a bridge and all the things represent the struggle of the Bangladeshi people for their independence. The construction work of the complex was completed in 1982. Every year a lot of tourist visit the memorial, the sign of valour of the Bangladeshi. Going to National Memorial Monument is not difficult. One can easily reach there by bus, taxi etc from Dhaka. For the visitor there are many residential hotel. One can choose the hotel for accommodation from the link given below.
Hotel of Dhaka city.

Central Shaheed Minar

2011-12-29T05:27:00.001-08:00

Central Shaheed Minar is a memorial for the honor of the martyrs of language movement in 1952. It is situated in Dhaka near Dhaka medical college hospital and Dhaka University area. It is adjacent to the mathematics discipline of Dhaka University. Bangladesh is the only country who shed their blood due to their mother language. When the Pakistani government decided that Urdu will be the State language of Pakistan then the people of East Pakistan devoted their life for Bengali. On 21 February many Bengali were killed when Pakistani Army opened a fire on the rally of Bengali. From that year the Bengali nation commemorate this day with honor.

The first Shaheed Minar was established immediate after the event of 21 February.It was established near Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The establishment started from 22 February and was established by a person, namely Pearu Sarder. This monument was inaugurated by the father of Shofiur Rahman, a martyr of language movement day. A number of monuments of the same model were also established at different places of the country. But the monument was destroyed by the Pak-Army within a few days. After that in 1956 a decision was taken to establish a new monument. Famous architect Hamidur Rahman created the design of the new monument. His design includes a half circle column symbolizing a mother with her fallen children. Finally the construction work started on November, 1957 under the supervision of Hamidur Rahman and Novera Ahmed. This construction was completed on 1963 and was inaugurated by the mother of Abul Barkat. This monument was also ruined by Pak-Military during liberation war.

After liberation war in 1972 the reconstruction activity of Shaheed Minar was taken. This reconstruction work war supervised by architect SHM Abul Bashar. The Central Shaheed Minar is a part of our national identity. It has a great connection with the cultural activity of this nation. On 21 February the people of all ages of Dhaka city attend 'Provat Feri' with blank foot singing the song.'Amar vayer rakte rangano Ekushe February....' and go to the Shaheed Minar to commemorate the martyrs of language movement day. They give flower that is called 'Puspanjali arpon' to the Shaheed Minar in order to respect the martyrs. The place is also internationally well known because 21 February is now celebrated as International mother language day. So this place is one of the famous Dhaka tourist spot and is visited by a lot of tourist every year.
For the visitors staying in Dhaka city is very easy. Follow the link given below to know about the residential hotel in Dhaka city.
Hotel in Dhaka city.

Mahastan Gar

2011-12-29T05:21:00.001-08:00

Bogra is an ancient enriched city of Bangladesh. This district has different tourist attraction. Mahasthangarh is one of them which is the earliest archaeological site so far discovered in Bangladesh. It contains the remaining sign of an ancient kingdom formally known as 'Pundrovardhana' (the kingdom of Pundras). 'Pundrovardhana' is one of the kingdoms of Eastern India and its ancient capital was Mahasthangarh. The word Pundrovardhana has been frequently used in different ancient treatise such as 'Mahavarata', 'Puran', ''Ramayana.

Mahasthan means a place that has holiness and Garh means fort. Now a days Mahasthangarh has become a Shib popular tourist spot. This is situated 11 km north of Bogra in Shibganj Upazilla on Bogra-Rangpur highway. Mahasthangarh stands on red soil. It is believed that the location for the city was decided because it is one of the highest area in Bangladesh, approximately 36 m above sea level. This citadel is rectangular in plan and the river Karatoya flows on the east of the citadel. Now inside the fortification there are several mounds and structural vestiges. These are Parasuramer Basgriha( Palace of king Parasuram), Jiat kinda (way for the purification of life), Mankalir Dhap, Munir Ghon, Bairagir Bhita (palace of a female anchorite), Khodar Pathor Bhita, Tamra Dawaza, Burir Fatak etc. Again outside of the fortification there are also a number of mounds. Gobhindo Bhita which is a temple, Khulnar Dhap (temple). Mangalkot (temple), Totaram Panditer Dhap (a monastery), Noropotir Dhao, Gokul Medh which is also called the (Behular basor gharh) are the excavated mounds outside the citadel. And Kaibilki Dhap, Balai Dhap, Prochir Dhibi, Juraintala, Siladevir ghat etc are unexcavated mounds. A visit to Mahasthangharh will see the tourists a wide variety of antiquities of gold, terracotta etc of ancient periods which also a great way to know the ancient history.
For accommodation problem the following hotels are suggested.
Hotel Naz Garden
Hotel SiesTa

Baitul Mukarram

2011-12-29T05:19:00.001-08:00

This mosque is the national mosque of Bangladesh located at the heart of Dhaka city . It was established in the year 1960. The main prayer hall has an area of 26,517 square feet with an additional mezzanine floor on the eastern side which measure 1840 square feet. The prayer hall has verandas on three of its sides. the mihrab is rectangular instead of the traditional semi-circular. The architectural design of the mosque is similar to famous ka'abah in Mecca. This mosque is also an important part of Dhaka city.

Parliament House

2011-12-23T20:12:00.000-08:00

Ahsan Manzil

2011-12-23T03:01:00.000-08:00

Ahsan Manzil was built by Khwaja Abdul Ghani and named after his son Khwaja Ahsanullah, the Nawab of Dhaka. It is situated at Kumartali along the bank of the river Buriganga. This was the official residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab family. In order to preserve the past history the palace has become the national museum of Bangladesh on 20 september 1992.

This is one of the most significant building in Bangladesh. The constructed work of the building started in the year 1859 and was completed in 1869. It is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. This structure is built on a platform raised 1 meter. The structure measures 125.4 m by 28.75 m. The palace is two-storied. The height of the ground floor is 5 meter and the first floor is 5.8 meter. And the thickness of the wall of the palace is .78 meter. Both of the southern and northern side of the palace there are portico. The building has a broad front-facing to the Buriganga river.

To construct the dome of the Ahsan Manzil, the square room of the ground floor is given a round shape. And then room was given an octagonal shape near the roof. There rooms are covered with marble stone. This octagonal shape takes the drum of the dome and the dome is about 27.13 meter above the ground. There was a fountain in the garden in front of the stairs which does not exist today. The palace is divided into two parts, the eastern and western side. The eastern part of the building with the dome is called the Rang Mahal (room for dance) and the western part is called the Andor Mahal (living room).

There is large drawing room, card room, library are on the eastern part of the palace. On the western part of the palace there are some residential room. The store room where the Nawab used to store their valuable things is situated on the middle of the western part. The Dorbar hall is also at the palace. Inside the palace there are attractive wooden stairs and furniture. The wooden ceiling of the room, decorated with geometric design is also very attractive. The floor of the dining room, Dorbar hall are decorated with white, green and yellow color ceramic tiles. The inner door has multicolored glasses.
Now a days the palace has become a popular tourist spot. Every year a lot of people visit here. For the visitors the following residential hotels can be suggested for their accommodation.

Hotel of Dhaka city.

Sunderbans

2011-12-22T03:29:00.000-08:00

The Sundarban is the largest mangrove forest stretching 80 km into Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The Sundarban is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterway and small island of salt tolerant mangrove forest. The interconnected waterway makes it possible to reach

every corner of the forest by boat. The name of Sundarban comes Sundari trees.

Rangamati

2011-12-22T03:27:00.000-08:00

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2011-12-08T02:54:00.000-08:00

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Hotel Castle Salam, Khulna

2011-11-25T19:59:00.000-08:00

Hotel Castle Salam is situated at the heart of the Khulna city. Staying here people can travel all significant place of Khulna easily. Here all required facilities are provided both for foreign an Bangladeshi tourist with charming hospitality.

It is furnished with modern facilities and well decorated. People will get here the delicious food. So staying here they will also get the food. Again all important places of Khulna are very close of the Hotel.

For more details about the hotel visit the following link.

http://hotel-castlesalam.com/

Western Inn International, Khulna

2011-11-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

Hotel Radisson Blue Water Garden

2011-11-03T20:55:00.000-07:00