photography travel in Bangladesh

Jan kostal Photography travel in Bangladesh from Czech Republic

 11^th January to 18^th January 2018

photography travel in Bangladesh 

TRAVEL ITINERARY:

Day-01: our guide met at airport and take you to the Dhaka's largest and longest-standing informal settlement in 170 acres of public land at Karail slum is home to 40,000 people after visiting then transfer to Hotel ornate for night stay.

Day-02: historical old Dhaka and introducing several pollution

 Old Dhaka behind historical path, bazaar, monuments and remaining story of the heritage just a rich diary now take a snap of the World best polluted scene of Dhaka, Night stay at Hotel.

Day-03: Brass Artisans of Bengal (remaining traditional pottery)

Early in the morning, we’ll take you to a remote village in Dhamrai in the outskirt of Dhaka to visit a metal crafts workshop where they make brass and bronze statues in ancient lost-wax technique and a pottery village where all of them make pottery from many of their generations.

Day-04:  Bishwa Ijtema - the second largest congregation of the world’s Muslims

At around 05:00 AM in the morning started drive to Ijtema. Full day we’ll stay here for taking photos of busy Train and Boat on Turag River at Tongi and final prayer.  Night stay at Hotel.

Day-05:  Visit Old Capital Sonargaon and a magnificent Meghna river cruise

Depart Dhaka at 06:00 AM in the morning to visit Sonargaon Archaeological site, this was the first capital of Bengal (13th to 17th Century).  We take photo from outside then continue on to nearby 3km a river port  of Meghna River, you find best sun rise photo from here with traditional boats and wholesale fish bazaar then you will board the boat at Bouddhar Bazaar which is 33 km from Dhaka and Explore the remote island villages. You stop on Island Villages, see the real life style of fisherman. Stop at any island in the middle of the river, swim and have more fun and taking photo of a farmer tending cattle, fisherman carrying fish and many more rustic charms with the activities of villagers.

We do not back after 3-4 hours stop the boat at Gopaldi where you find another biggest bazaar in the bank of the river then drive to our expeditions home cottage that facilitate basic accommodation for foreigners since-2001. After having lunch we cycling through rural village to visit a hand loom factory where woman and man special weaving finest cloth of a brand organization with very low salary and enjoy the weekly / daily village bazaar and activities of the villagers, in the evening a significant folk musical program will be arrange in front of the cottage before sleep.

Day-06: Drive to see colorful Batik fabrics factory and sales center, on our way to Jamdhani sharee weaving factories in the bank of sitalakhya river and transfer you to Dhaka for night stay at Hotel.

Day-07:  walk around airport opposite hajji camp area and train station then waiting to catch your final departure from Dhaka airport.

Price per person: 550 US$ 

Trip Price included:

•             River cruise on Meghna River.

•             sight-seeing by Reserved Ac van including all.

•             Entry fee, Tax, toll and vat.

•             Food on restaurant.

•             Experience English speaking Tour guide.

•          all ac Accommodation

Price excluded:

•             Personal expense

ROCKET STEAMER CRUISE-BARISAL BACK WATER TOUR WITH FLOATING MARKET AND EXPLORE VERGIN BEACH KUAKATA.

TOUR Itinerary

Day – 01: Dhaka to Barisal Night Cruise by ROCKET

After your arrival at Dhaka Sadarghat River Port, Guide will give your desired cabin ticket, and you will embark on ROCKET within 06.00 pm and Rocket will start at 06.30 pm. After getting on Rocket. Within an hour you will join the main stream and will be out of the city and when the actual trip starts, it’s a great feeling by the side of railing under the open sky, the Moon & the Stars passing by. Winds are blowing very strongly and the ship itself is dancing with the waves. Overnight in the 1st class AC cabin on the Rocket. Dinner will serve on Rocket.

Day - 02: Barisal Back Water Tour with Floating Market

Arrive Barisal in the early morning, you will be disembark from ROCKET boat and seat for your waiting road vehicle (Air Con Hi-ace Micro – 11 Seated) and proceed to a desired river port by a 50 minutes road journey. You can take your breakfast on the way on a highway restaurant or you can take your breakfast on the boat during the tour. On this tour, you will assume many wooden boats with full of goods like Vegetable / Rice are busy for trading on the water. Goods of these floating markets are mainly sold on wholesale from farmers to vendors. Mile after mile you will enjoy these water ways inside the canal and watch two side panoramic view of the remote village scenario. You will cruise whole day in the river and small canals and visit floating market, where villagers bring everything to sell by boat which is full of activities and perfect for photography. You will float through the backyards of people’s houses and see their life style while they welcome you and greet you from the land, visit kids and teachers on a school where you can talk with them and exchange culture. During this tour you will visit one of interesting spot – Floating Vegetable Garden, which is recently declared “World Agricultural Heritage by FAO”.  You will also visit bazaar on land, stop in a village and have tea while meeting its people and exchange culture with them and visit a factory yard where villagers make fiber from coconut which is used as raw material to make carpet and rope. After that from the boat you will watch the largest ship repairing yards in southern part of the country. You will take your lunch in a traditional village restaurant and again will do your cruise. Return to starting place at 04.00 pm, transfer to Barisal city by your desired vehicle. Reach Barisal city within 05.00 pm. Proceed to your desired hotel, fresh up and evening free. Dinner and overnight in Barisal City.

Day - 03: Barisal to Kuakata via Pottery village

At morning 06.00 am you will start your journey for Country’s natural Sea Beach “Kuakata” for 03 hours road journey by reserve air con road vehicle. Mean time you will be visit Country’s Single Largest “Pottery Village”, where you will observe hundred plus pottery worker’s activities and their life style from their ancestor’s period. After reach  Kuakata, you will be proceed to your desired hotel, check in, fresh up and you will be take your lunch. Around 04.00 pm you will reach one of the unique spot of Kuakata – Lebur Char for Sun Set by reserve Motor Bike for 30 minutes bike ride. After assume the sun set return to your desired hotel. On the return way, if you wish to eat fresh sea fish like shrimp, lobster, tuna, Hilsha, crab (Grilled / Fry) on payment.  Reach to your desired hotel at evening and fresh up. Dinner and overnight in Kuakata.

Day – 04: Kuakata Activities and Barisal

At dark morning, you will wake up from your bed and prepare for another motor bike ride for visit another attractive place of Kuakata, “Gangamatir Char” for Sun Rise. The specialty of this place that you can assume the Full Sun Rise and the Full Sun Set from the Same Sea Shore. After this, you will visit Fishermen Villages, Rakhain Tribal Villages and watch their Activities, Largest Buddhist Statue etc. Then you will return to your hotel, fresh up and take breakfast. Then around 10.00 am you will start your return journey towards Barisal for 03 hours road journey by reserve air con car. After reach Barisal city around 01.00 pm, you will be take your lunch and visit some Hindu Temples like Rama Krishna Mission, Shankar Math and you will be visit Barisal Old market where you will observe 100 plus different business activities like Grocery, Crockery, Hosiery, Fish Market, Vegetable Market, Black Smith, Silver Smith, Gold Smith and so on. After complete this program, you will be back to your desired hotel, fresh up and proceed to Rocket Harbor. Embark on Rocket at 06.00 pm and it will depart from Barisal at 06.30 pm. Dinner and overnight in Rocket in a twin sharing sleeping cabin. Reach Dhaka next day morning. Tour Ends.

Price per person: US$ 310

Price Includes –

•             2 Reserve Air Con Noah Car for 3 days (8 Seated including driver seat)

•             Two Nights’ accommodation on ROCKET in an AC sleeping cabin on twin sharing basis. (Return).

•             One Night accommodation in an AC hotel Sedona International in Barisal City with Hot & Cold shower including centrally Wi-Fi.

•             One Night accommodation at Parjatan Hotel.

•             Reserve AC Hi-Ace Micro Van from Barisal to desired River port Banaripara (Return)

•             Private Country Motor Boat for the Back Water Tour

•             Food (breakfast-lunch-dinner).

•             Sightseeing Kuakata by Motor Bike.

•             Local Tour Guide and Interpreter.

•             All type of Tips, excluding Local Guide and Boat Driver.

Price Excludes –

•             Tour does not include any type of other then mentioned above or any other personal item.

Photography trip to the most scenic beautiful places of Bangladesh

Photography tour are différent due to classic travelers and These trip cover the major attraction of Bangladesh around Chittagong hill tracts ( Rangamati and Bandarban and Cox’s bazaar), Dhaka rural and photo scenic beautiful part have been quoted the tour price for world travelers and Photographers promoting Bangladesh tourism with much discount price.

Tour itinerary :

Day-01 : our guide met at Dhaka airport and transfer to the hotel ornate for overnight stay.

Day-02 : early in the morning walk up and transfer to the nearby Kamalapur rail station catching morning special A/c train 07 :00 AM that journey to Chittagong, on arrival at 01 :00 PM transfer to a 3 star facilities hotel for having lunch and day outing to Chittagong ship yard to experience the ship breaking activities, overnight at Chittagong hotel.

Day-03 :in the morning after having an early breakfast drive (77km ) to Rangamati which is the district of queen hill, tribal villages and Asia largest lake of numerous island and rocks exploring ethnic culture and its picturesque scenery of the hills and lake, on arrival check in hotel and boat trip on emerald blue water of Kaptai lake exploring remote Chakma tribal village and Buddhist Monk, tribal weaving, handicraft and waterfall and savour traditional lunch in the island restaurant much more till sunset.

Day-04 : After breakfast drive to Bandarban on the way visit weaving village, Asham Boshati ( Indian settled minorities ), Golden temple and check in Resort (Best Resort in Bandarban). Late Afternoon time is for nearby Murong tribal village and sunset photo from Tiger hill, overnight in resort at Bandarban.

Day-05 : in the morning Chander gari ( car of moon ) drive to Ruma bazaar ( biggest tribal market ) on the way we explore Tripura village those specialized in traditional ornaments making and on arrival Ruma bazaar visit around villages and bazar and walk around shangu river or a short cruise, in the late afternoon drive back to Bandarban for night pass.

Day-06 : drive to Cox’s Bazar by Hino non ac Bus. In the afternoon check in beach front 3 star hotel and outing for marine drive to Inani beach which is most attractive beach for sunset photo, on our way take a photo from Himchari broken hills, return to Cox’s bazaar in the evening for walking around Barmeese market.

Day-07: After breakfast guided excursion tour to Maheshkhali, an island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar will be arranged. In Maheshkhali you will visit some indigenous Buddhist Rakhain temple and the other Hindu temple named Adinath. Afternoon time return to Cox’s bazaar for lunch and rest of the day free time in the beach. After taking dinner back to Dhaka by Scania Volvo bus overnight journey to Dhaka.

Day-08 : on arrival Dhaka check in hotel we book 2 room for refreshment and 2 hours later drive to old Dhaka photo scenic beautiful site will be discove along with Buriganga river front looking the hustle bustle Dhaka,our guide will complete the tour by 05:00 PM for an exciting ferry / Paddle wheel steamer cruise globally known was launch in Bangladesh in the late 18th century by the British India General Navigation Railway Company built with unique design rare chance of sinking dilapidated torpedo-shaped two storey vessels comfortable as symbol of speed, safety and aristocracy once renowned and elite classes people cruises to Mongla and Khulna via Chandpur, Barisal and Hularhat. There were six paddle steamers built with steam engines from Europe and India now converted into diesel-run engines and electro-hydraulic engines. Presently only 4 paddle wheel steamer namely – PS Masud, PS Ostrich, PS Lepcha, PS Tern and introduced 2 new ships--MV Bangali and MV Madhumati launches according to the paddle steamer model operated from Dhaka every day except Friday started 04:00 PM from Badamtoli departing by 06:30 PM from Sadarghat terminal. At around 11 :00 PM the rocket reached at Chandpur while you see many people ups and down then continue on to Barisal as next stop.

Day-09:

The ferry/Rocket will reach at 6 am in the morning. Our guide will take you from Ferry and immediately transferred to the Hotel at Barisal. Take rest 1 hours. Then will go out to see the city. Will visit Church, the busy local bazaars, river ports. At 11 am, will take public ferry to Bhola. The ferry will go through small and big rivers and you will enjoy the riverside beauty seating on Ferry roof. After 2.5 hours, reach to Bhola. Walk around that area around biggest snake charmer living on boats and come back same way. Evening, return to Barisal and stay overnight.

Day- 10: Early morning guide will come and pick up you to start backwater and village trip. At first will go to Banaripara and ride small country boat. The boat will start running though tiny canals. You will see the village beauty of both sides of the canals. Will visit some floating markets and get off some small locality to meet the people. Then visit Pottery home, paddy field, battle leaf garden and many more village activities. At 4 pm : Head to Barisal to take the Ferry to Dhaka. Stay Ferry over night.

Day-11: Early morning (6 am) ferry will reach Dhaka Sadarghat and transfer to the hotel ornate.

Day-12 : Airport transfer catching your final departure from Bangladesh ending the trip as well by God grace.

Tour price per person : US$ those ending the trip after 12 days-

06 person --------- 08 person ---------10 person

670.00 US$ ...... 620.00 US$ ......... 590.00 US$

The tour Price includes:

.    all sight-seeing and transfer by one A/c Hiace private van for 6 – 8 person and two A/c van for 10 person and Private 4 wheel jeep during Chittagong hill tracts.

.    transfer in Chittagong hill tracts by private Car of moon ( 4 wheel jeep )

·     A/c public train tickets (Dhaka-Chittagong).

.     A/c Scania public Volvo bus ( Cox’s bazaar to Dhaka )

·     Chittagong hill tract permission.

·      Non a/c Bus short journey from Bandarban- Cox’s Bazar.

·      11 days all Food (Breakfast –Lunch – Dinner).

·      Cruise to Maheshkhali Island by public speed Boat and Rickshaw

.   rural lanscape, snake charmer gypsy life, boating, fisherman in Bhola

.   all taxes and forest revenue for 3 days.

.   Rocket steamer 1st class cabin return tickets ( Dhaka - Barisal Dhaka  )

. Barisal back water and floating market trip.

.      English speaking tour guide for 12 days.

·      Entry fee,

Price excludes:

·         Hard drinks

·         Personal expense & tips.

No hidden cost you find in the tour.

Note : We also recommended to expeditions rural landscape + river scenic rural hill view of Birishiri – Durgapur within 2 or 3 days by Van and Dhaka around home stay village trip exploring remaining traditional hand loom weaving and Jamdhanee sharee weaving in 2 days

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Bangladesh tour package - 2017 to 2018

Bangladesh tour package - 2017 to 2018

Dhaka - Rangamati - Bandarban - Cox’s Bazaar –Srimongal - Dhaka

Tour highlight: 

Dhaka: Dhaka historical monuments and museum 

Rangamati: Rangamati is famous for its cruise on emerald blue water of Kaptai lake around numerous island, waterfalls and rocks where living different indigenous people predominantly Chakma tribes.

 Bandarban: is the head quarters of Chittagong hill districts with stunning view of cloud hills and misty mountain where living 11 different ethnic people those are each to others different even totally different due to rest of the flat region. Ethnic culture and numerous waterfalls and stream attracts by local and foreign travelers. a hillisde cruise on shangu river give you memorable expeditions.

Cox's Bazaar: World longest natural sandy beach and offshore and coral island make the tourist capital of Bangladesh.

Srimangal: is the tea capital and hillock side green region where living endenger species " hoolock gibbons in the Lawacherra rain forest and home of the Monipuri and Kashia minorities.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Dhaka and night halt.

Day 02: From Komolapur Train station 7 am the start for Chittagong. Drive to Rangamati by a/c Car. Overnight in Rangamati.

Day 03: After breakfast full day Kaptai Lake cruise and a visit by boat. Visiting places are - Buddhist monastery, Chakma king house, Shuvalong waterfall, Master Para indigenous village and Hanging bridge. Lunch on the lake Zoom tribal restaurant also tribal food.  Overnight at Rangamati.

Day 04: After taking breakfast drive to Bandarban by reserved a/c vehicle. On the way, visit Asham Bosti, Tribal weaving village, tribal markets etc. Buddhist Jadi Mandir (Golden Temple) in Bandarban. Check in Hotel. Afternoon time visit Bandarban city, Chakma king house and some Buddhist temple. Overnight at Bandarban.

Day 05: This day we'll visit Nilachal (Tiger Hill), Trekking Tripura indigenous village, Shailapropat waterfall, Bawm tribal village and Sangu River by boat. Afternoon time start for Cox's Bazaar by a/c Car. Evening time arrive in Cox's Bazaar and check in hotel and night halt.

Day 06: After breakfast drive to Ramu to visit the Buddhist monastery at Khayang Para. Continue to Ramkot Bonasrom (14 km from Ramu). Visit the Burmese Boro Khayang, also known as Lama Para Buddhist temple. Its main attraction is the largest bronze Buddha statue in Bangladesh. After lunch guided excursion trip to Himchori- the "Broken Hills" and waterfalls and Inani beach (32 km south). Overnight in Cox’s Bazaar.

 Day 07:  Visit Maheshkhali Island, some Rakhain Buddhist temple, and famous Adinath Hindu temple by public speedboat and local transport. By evening flight back to Dhaka. Night stay in Dhaka.

Day 08:  Depart from Dhaka in the morning at around 7.30 am by reserved Air-condition transport about to Srimongal. On arrival take you to the Tea resort or Hotel to check in & having Lunch. In the afternoon drive to a nearby tea plantation and visit the Manipuri and Khashia tribal village to know their lifestyle, agriculture, weaving and betel leave farmer. Overnight at Srimongal.

Day 09:  After taking breakfast we’ll drive two and half hours to reach Madhobkunda waterfall (biggest waterfall of the region). On the way, you’ll see many Tea gardens, Rubber plantation and Wetland (Haor). Relaxed in the special tea stall to experienced five layers tea / green tea. Overnight at Srimongal.

Day 10:  Early in the morning walking into the Lawachara rainforest to observe many species of Birds, insects, endangered wild animal. It is the home of “Hollock Gibbons “as tropical rain forest of Bangladesh. Here, you find many species of birds which is more interesting by the bird’s watchers. In the late afternoon visit Madhobpur Dam (lake) & scenic view of Tripura (India) from High hills. On the way back to resort you find scenic beauty of tea garden, rubber garden & betel nut tree. After lunch drive to Dhaka.

Day 11: Drop to airport and departure.

Price per person: 950 US$

Price includes:

•       Air ticket (Cox’s Bazaar - Dhaka).

•       A/C reserved vehicle (Rangamati - Bandarban - Cox’ Bazaar and Srimongal).

•       Accommodation a/c twin sharing basis room –

•       Kaptai lake Cruise and cox’ bazar by  speed Boat,

•       Sightseeing for Cox’s Bazaar, Ramu bazaar and Lama Para by local transport.

•       Permission for hill tracts.

•       Entry fee.

•       Food ( Breakfast-lunch-dinner).

•       English speaking Tour Guide.

Price excludes: 

•       Personal expense and tips.

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