Tourism in Bangladesh

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The beautiful country of Bangladesh has tourist attractionsincluding archaeological sites, historical mosques and

monuments, rivers, tea gardens, beaches, forests, tribal peopleand wildlife of various species. Along with rich cultural heritage, it

leaves an unforgettable impression on the mind of any visitor.

Mosque :Seven domed Mosque (17th

century)Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Star Mosque(18th century).

Hindu Temples :Dhakeshwari Temple, Ramakrishna Mission.

National Memorial :Located at Savar, 35, km. from

Dhaka city. The memorial designed by architect MoinulHossein, is dedicated to the sacred memory of people who fought for independence in 1971.

Lalbagh Fort : It was built in 1678 by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lelbagh are the tomb of PariBibi (Fairy lady), and also shahid minar,

sonargon, picnic spots, clubs, institue of arts and crafs are place to visit.

The world’s longest unbroken natural sea beach lies on Cox’s Bazaar. Other beaches in Bangladesh include Kuakata, which is famous for its sight of both sunrise and sunset. And the beautiful coral island of Saint Martin’s is a very popular tourist destination here in Bangladesh.

Mainimati Ruins:Famous as an

important centre of Buddhist culture from the 7th to 12th centuries, the buildings excavated here were made wholly of baked bricks.

Kaptai:A pleasant and

picturesque drive of 64 km. from Chittagong brings you to a huge expanse of emerald and blue water ringed with tropical forest. It is the famous man-made Kaptai lake (680 sq. km) formed by damming the Karnaphuli river.

The Hill Tracts, Rangamati, Bandarban & Khagrachori, are known for their high peaks, beautiful lakes and tribal people.

The largest mangrove forest in the world, the Sundarbans, is situated in the south-western part of the country.

Some tourist spot of Khulna

Sylhet, with its green carpet of tea on small hillocks and natural reserved forests, is an excellent picturesque site of serenity.

Some tourist spot of shy let

Puthia, Mohastanghar and Paharpur fills up the amazing collection of archaelogical sites in the northern side of the Bangladesh.

Facts for the TravelerVisas: Bangladesh visas are valid for six months from the date of issue and are good for stays of one or three months.Health risks: Cholera, dysentery, hepatitis, malaria and meningococcal meningitisTime: GMT/UTC plus six hoursElectricity: 220 volts, 50HzTourism: 115,000 visitors in 1990

When to Go:

The best time to visit Bangladesh is in the cold season, from October to February, when the weather is dry and fresh. Avoid April when humidity and heat gang up to make conditions intolerable.

Money & Costs:Currency: Taka( 61 Taka= US$ 1 Dollar )

Budget(meal): US$0.50-$2 Mid-range: US$2-5 Top-end: US$5 and upwards

How To Travel

Air: Bangladesh can be reached by air from any part of the world. Biman, Bangladesh airlines connects Dhaka with 27 major cities of the world. Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Athens, Bangkok, Bombay, Calcutta, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Karachi, Kathmandu, Kualalumpur, London, Muscat, Dhahran, Baghdad, Kuwait, Yangoon, Rome, Tripoli, Tokyo, Singapore, Baharin, Frankfurt, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Sarjah, Seoul, Riyadh and Delhi. Biman, Bangladesh Airlines also connects Dhaka with Chittagong, Jessore, Cox's Bazar, Rajshahi Saidpur and Sylhet in its 7 domestic routes. (Biman, Bangladesh Airlines, Ph: 9560151-9; Enquiry & Reservations).

Rail: The Bangladesh Railway provides an efficient service to places of interest such as Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Mymensingh, Bogra, Rajshahi, Dinajpur starting from Dhaka. The inter-city Express Service is available to and from important cities at cheap fares.

River : Country-Made boats are the most widely used carrier one can see in the river and rivulets. The landscape of Bangladesh is dominated by about 250 rivers which flow essentially north-sourth. Wherever there is a river and a village, a launch or steamer will ply for trade. A journey by Rocket Steamer service from Dhaka (Sadarghat) to Khulna, the gateway to Sundarbans is a rewarding experience.

Bus/Coach Services: Road transport in Bangladesh is predominantly a private sector affair. Rates are among the cheapest in the world. Express and non-stop services are available to principal towns from different places

How To Travel

Hotel expense

Accommodation:Tourist Hotel: Bangladesh

Parjatan Corporation the National tourism Organization Operates Number of Modern hotels, motels and cottages throughout the country. International standard hotels are available in Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. For booking of Parjatan accommodation one may contact Central Reservation, Parjatan Head Office, 233 Airport Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Fax: 880-2-8117235, Phone: 880-2-8119192, 8117855-9 or any Tourist Information Centre.

Food and other expense

Western food is available in all major hotels and most of the big restaurants in import cities. But local dishes are far better and more exotic. Curries of many kindsaround, cooked with proper spices and powder.

ROOM CATEGORY RACK RATES

Standard Single/Double US$ 141

Executive Single/Double US$ 148

Deluxe Single/Double US$ 170

Junior Suite Single/Double US$ 196

Executive Suite

Single/Double

US$ 230

Deluxe Suite Single/Double US$ 281

Extra Bed US$ 15

Meal Rates

Breakfast-Buffet

Luncheon-Buffet

Dinner-Buffet

US$ 8

US$ 10

US$ 15

Problem of Bangladesh Tourism

Tourism is one of the most important sectors in a large number of developing countries. Increases in economic growth, disposable income and leisure time, political stability, and aggressive tourism campaigns, among others factors, have fuelled the significant growth of tourism.

Impacts of Tourism

National and global impacts of tourism influence the overall situation of a country concerning its economy, socio-economic condition, ecology and environment. Tourism enriches economy, exchanges social and cultural values, and conserves nature; however, it has some negative impacts as well.

Economic Impact

Socio-Cultural Impact

Environmental Impact

With its delicate and distinctive attraction, Bangladesh has a lot to attract tourists. It a perfect blend of adventure and exploration with joy and comfort, with the opportunity of real time learning experience.