Sunday, January 11, 2009

Bandarban


Boga Lake, Bandarban.

Nafa-Khum Falls, Bandarban.



Bandarban Hill Tracts.
Location: Bandarban.
                 Bangladesh.

Bandarban (Bengali: বান্দরবান) is a district in South-Eastern Bangladesh, and a part of the Chittagong Division and Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bandarban is regarded as one of the most attractive travel places in bangladesh. Bandarban (meaning the dam of monkeys), or in Marma or Arakanese language as "Rwa-daw Mro" is also known as Arvumi or the Bohmong Circle of the rest of the three hill districts Rangamati is the Chakma Circle and Khagrachari is the Mong Circle Bandarban town is the home town of the Bohmong Chief (currently King, or Raja, Aung Shwe Prue Chowdhury,) who is the head of the Marma population. It also is the administrative headquarter of Bandarban district, which has turned into one of the most exotic tourist attractions in Bangladesh since the insurgency in Chittagong Hill Tracts has ceased more than a decade back.

One of the three hill districts of Bangladesh and a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bandarban (4,479 km²) is not only the remotest district of the country, but also is the least populated (population 292,900) one. The three highest peak of Bangladesh - Tahjindong (1280 meters, also known as bijoy)[* The height of Tahjindong is 829.66m +/-3m as per a recent measurement with Garmin GPSMAP60CSX GPS], Mowdok Mual (1052 m), and Keokradong (1230 m) [* The height of Keokradong is 986m +/-3m as per a recent measurement with Garmin GPSMAP60CX GPS], - are located in Bandarban district, as well as Raikhiang Lake, the highest lake in Bangladesh. Chimbuk peak and Boga Lake are two more highly noted features of the district. The newly reported highest peak of Bangladesh - Saka Haphong (3488 ft) is also here in Thanchi upazilaThe three highest peak of Bangladesh - Tahjindong (1280 meters, also known as bijoy), Mowdok Mual (1052 meters), and Keokradong (883 metres) - are located in Bandarban district, as well as Raikhiang Lake, the highest lake in Bangladesh. Chimbuk peak and Boga Lake are two more highly noted features of the district. Though most Bangladesh sources cite Keokradong as the highest peak in the country, but Tazing Dong (sometimes spelled as Tahjingdong, and also known as Bijoy) lying further east is recognized both by government and expert sources as a taller peak. Measurements taken by English adventurer Ginge Fullen shows that an officially unnamed peak near the Myanmar border (locally known as Mowdok Mual) is the highest point in Bangladesh.Recently a team from Nature Adventure Club took part in an expedition in the mowdok range and agreed with the ginge fullens statement. They got the height of this peak as 3488 feet with gps accuracy of 3 meter. The unnamed summit is known as 'Saka Haphong' to the local Tripura tribes.

Rangamati

Hanging Bridge, Rangamati

Rangamati Hill Tracts.
Location: Rangamati.
                Bangladesh.


Rangamati (Ajha Path: 𑄢𑄋𑄟𑄖𑄳𑄡, Bengali: রাঙ্গামাটি) is the administrative headquarters of Rangamati Hill District in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).
It's a travel destination of Bangladesh which is known as "Lake City".The district is administered by an office named as District Administration,Rangamati
From Chittagong a 77 km road amidst green fields and winding hills leads to Rangamati; which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday destination because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful indigenus groups (Chakma, Marma etc.), its flora and fauna, indigenous museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the indigenous men and women who fashion them. For tourists, the attractions of Rangamati are numerous. Indigenous life, fishing, speed boat cruising, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.

Buriganga River


Shadarghat, Burigonga River.






Buriganga River.
Location: Shadarghat, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Buriganga River (Bengali: বুড়িগঙ্গা Buŗigônga "Old Ganges") is the main river flowing beside Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh. The average depth is 25 feet (7.6 m) and maximum depth is 58 feet (18 m).

The Buriganga is economically very important to Dhaka. Launches and Country Boats provide connection to the other parts of Bangladesh, a largely riverine country. When the Mughals made Dhaka their capital, in 1610, the banks of the Buriganga were already a prime location for trade. The river was also the city's main source of drinking water.


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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Cox's Bazar Sea Beach.


Location: Cox's Bazar.
                 Bangladesh.

Cox's Bazar (Bengali: কক্সবাজার) is a town, a fishing port and district headquarters in Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar Beach, the World's longest unbroken (120 km) beach slopes here down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against the picturesque background of a chain of hills covered with deep forests

Latitude: 21° 35′ 0″ N, Longitude:  92° 1′ 0″ E 

Located along the Bay of Bengal in South Eastern Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar Town is a small port and health resort, but it is mostly famous for it's long natural sandy beach. Cox's Bazar is connected by road and air with Dhaka and Chittagong.

Cox’s Bazar is also known by the name "Panowa". Its other old name was "Palongkee". The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Cox (died 1799), an officer serving in British India.

Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful Pagodas, Buddhist Temples and delightful sea food, all this makes what Cox's Bazar is today, the tourist capital of Bangladesh.

Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spot in the world. The warm shark free waters are good for bathing and swimming & while the sandy beaches offer opportunities for sun-bathing.
The beauty of the setting-sun behind the waves of the sea is simply captivating. Locally made cigars and handloom products of the tribal Rakhyne families are good buys.

Visiting to the fascinating picnic spots at Himchari and Teknaf, the Buddhist Temple at Ramu and nearly island of Sonadia and St. Martin's Island, Inani Beach and Moheshkhali are certain to become unforgettable experiences for every visitor.
Tourist Police: 0341 - 64060
HOW TO GO
Bus
Service ProviderDepartureDestinationContact
Shohag ParibahanDhakaCox's Bazar02 - 9334152, 8316766Details
Green LineDhakaCox's Bazar02 - 9339623, 9342580Details
Train
Service ProviderDepartureDestinationContact
Bangladesh RailwayDhakaCox's Bazar02-9358634, 8315857Details
Air-Transport
Service ProviderDepartureDestinationContact
Biman BangladeshDhakaCox's Bazar02 - 8917400-19 (HO)Details
GMG AirlinesDhakaCox's Bazar02 - 8825845-9Details
United AirlinesDhakaCox's Bazar02 - 8963191 (Air. Office)Details
Air ParabatDhakaCox's Bazar02 - 9567056Details
For Foreigner
At first arrive Bangladesh and then pick one way for your destination
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel of Cox's Bazar
Service ProviderAddress
Seagul HotelHotel Motel Zone, Cox's Bazar Banglaesh
Motel ShoibalMotel Road Cox's Bazar
Motel ProbalBangladesh Porjatan Corporation, Cox's Bazar
Hotel Sea CrownMarine Drive Road, Kolatoli New Beach, Kolatoli Cox's Bazar
Nitol Bay ResortKolatoli Beach Road, Cox's Bazar

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

FISHING NET



This type of fishing net usually used in Bangladesh to catch fish from small rivers or lakes.
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Sunday, January 4, 2009

WELCOME

Hi All, I wanted to show you the most beautiful & historical places of Bangladesh. I also tried to give detail information so that you can travel easily. Please suggest me more places to add in this list & suggest me to make this blog more useful & professional. Thank you for visiting my site. 

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