4. The beautiful country of Bangladesh has tourist attractions
including archaeological sites, historical mosques and
monuments, rivers, tea gardens, beaches, forests, tribal people
and wildlife of various species. Along with rich cultural heritage, it
leaves an unforgettable impression on the mind of any visitor.
5. Mosque :
Seven domed
Mosque (17th
century)Baitul
Mukarram National
Mosque, Star
Mosque(18th
century).
Hindu Temples :
Dhakeshwari
Temple,
Ramakrishna
Mission.
6. National Memorial :
Located at Savar, 35, km. from
Dhaka city. The memorial
designed by architect Moinul
Hossein, 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 Pari
Bibi (Fairy lady),
and also shahid minar,
sonargon, picnic spots,
clubs, institue of arts and
crafs are place to visit.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The Hill Tracts, Rangamati,
Bandarban & Khagrachori, are
known for their high peaks,
beautiful lakes and tribal
people.
10. The largest mangrove forest in the world, the Sundarbans, is situated in the south-
western part of the country.
Some tourist spot of Khulna
11. 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
12. Puthia, Mohastanghar and Paharpur fills
up the amazing collection of
archaelogical sites in the northern side of
the Bangladesh.
13. Facts for the Traveler
Visas: 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
meningitis
Time: GMT/UTC plus six hours
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz
Tourism: 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
14. 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.
15. 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
16. 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.
17. 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
kinds
around, 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
18. 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.
19. 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
20. 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.
