Tourism marketing in bangladeshBangladesh may not possess the
impressive monuments and architectural treasures like the pyramid
or the taj mahal , but it does have something substantially
different to offer in its scenic beauty and cultural heritage. Of
course, some archaeological sites - representing buddhitst
period-are there in the country. Added to these sites are numerous
historical monuments representing hindu, muslim and british
periods, scattered all over the country. However, most of these are
still unexplored and unknown. In this report we tried to highlight
some of the tourist attraction in bangladesh to introduce these
places to the tourist such as-Chittagong is a picturesquely
hinterland of large hill- forests and lakes of chittagong are
wonderful halide spots. Chittagong is the second largest city of
bangladesh and a busy international seaport and airport. Its high
green hills and forests, broad sandy beaches and fine cool climate
idea for holiday seekers.Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs,
surfing waves, rare shells, colorful pagodas, buddhist temples and
tribes, delightful seafood - is cox's bazar, having the world's
longest unbroken (120 km.) Beach still unspoiled, sloping gently
down to the blue waters of the bay of bengal against the
picturesque background of a chain of hills covered with 'the wood
of lovely dark and deep, cox's bazar is one of the most attractive
tourist spots in the world.
St.martins island is a coral island at teknaf thana of coxs
bazar district. A coral reef hidden under water 10 km west of the
island stretches out to the coral reef of the malaysian coast. The
total area of the island is about 35q miles.Sunderbons located
about 320km. South-west if dhaka and spread over an area of about
6000 sq km. Of deltaic swamps along the coastal belt of khulna lies
the biggest mangrove forest. The sunderbans or beautyful forest. It
is the home of royel bengal tiger and its dense mangrove forests
are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. One finds here
tides flowing in two directions in the same creek and often tiger
swimming across a river as huge crocodiles basking in the sun.other
wildlife in this region is cheetahs spotted deer, monkey, pythons,
wild boars etc.One of the major archaeological sites is paharpur.
It is a small village 5 km. West of jamalganj in the greater
rajshahi district where the remains of the most important and the
largest known monastery south of the himalayas has been excavated.
This 7th century archaeological find covers approximately an area
of 27 acres of land.Rangamati from chittagong a 77km road across
green fields and winding hills will take one to rangamati the
headquarters of rangamati. Hills district which is a wonderful
repository of scenic splendors with flora and fauna of varied
descriptions.rangamati is a favorites holiday resort because of its
beautiful landscape scenic beauty, lake and colorful
tribes.Mahasthangarh, the oldest archaeological site of bangladesh
is on the western bank of river karatoaMainamati is an isolated
low, dimpled range of hills, dotted with more than 50 ancient
buddhist settlements of the 8th to 12th century.The capital city
dhaka predominantly was a city of the mughals. The finest specimen
of this period is the aurangabad fort, commonly known as lalbagh
fort, which indeed represents the unfulfilled dream of a mughal
prince. It occupies the south western part of the old city,
overlooking the buriganga on whose northern bank it stands as a
silent sentinel of the old city. Sonargaon is one of the oldest
capitals of bengal. It was the seat of deva dynasty until the 13th
century. From then onward till the advent of the mughals, sonargaon
was subsidiary capital of the sultanate of bengal .Kuakata a rare
spellbinding beauty spot on the southern most tip of bangladesh in
the district of patuakhali. It has a wide sandy beach from where
one can get the unique opportunity of seeing both the sunrise and
sunset.despite having attractive tourism resources, bangladesh is
at present attracting relatively low number of international
tourists and consequently level of tourist expenditures is also
low. Tourism in the country is still in embryonic stage and
visitors to this country are mostly businessmen and officials. A
very negligible number of visitors are holiday traffic.Despite
having attractive tourism resources, bangladesh is at present
attracting relatively low number of international tourists and
consequently level of tourist expenditures is also coming down
.Tourism in the country is still in embryonic stage. Because of the
following problems- # insufficient fund. # infrastructure
facilities. # law & order situation. # improper accommodation
facilities. # disturbance from the local public.To over come this
situation we have suggested some of the steps like- developing
tourism infrastructures facilities. ensure safety and security.
arranging tourism week or fair. arranging the food & beverage
facilities. improving accommodation facilities. to develop tourism
without disturbing ecological balance.Bangladesh still unknown in
tourist map has potential of becoming a fascinating destination in
south asian tourist circuit. A step in right direction will surely
set the ball of progress in motion. Sooner it come the better for
the country and its people.
the urge to travel is as old as civilization. Faraway places
with strange-sounding names lure the traveler with promises of new
knowledge enchantment, excitement, diverse forms of entertainment
and tantalizing new kinds of food.Now a day, tourism is regarded as
an industry which contributes a lot to a countrys national growth.
The world travel & tourism council measures that by 2011 the
travel & tourism economy will constitute: 11.0 per cent of
global gdp support 260. 5 million jobs worldwide which is 9 per
cent of total employment or 1 in every 11.2 jobs.Bangladesh as a
tourist destination:Bangladesh is an unexplored stopover
destination for holiday makers. Bangladesh has some places with
uncommon scenic beauties which always attracts the tourists. Coxs
bazar, kaptai, the sundarbans, the chittagong hill tracts, among
others, are blessed with enchanting natural beauties. Coxs bazar
has the worlds largest natural sand beach. The warm shark free
waters are good for bathing and swimming & while the sandy
beaches offer opportunities For sunbathing. The beauty of the
setting-sun behind the waves of the sea is simply captivating.The
kaptai lake is famous for its charming scenic beauty. forty-eight
kilometers from teknaf, st. Martin is the countrys only coral
island and an unspoilt paradise.The sundarban is the worlds biggest
mangrove forest, the sundarbans-the home of the royal bengal
tigers. These dense mangrove forests are cress-crossed by a network
of rivers and creeks. Here, tourists find tides flowing in two
directions in the same creek and often tigers swimming across a
river or huge crocodiles basking in the sun. Other wildlife of the
region includes the cheetahs, spotted deer, monkeys, pythons, wild
bears and hyenas.The main tourist spots inside the sundarbans
include hiron point (nilkamal), katka and tri kona island. These
places offer the best vantage points for watching tigers, deer,
monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Another major attraction inside the
sundarbans is dublachar(island), a fishing village. Herds of
spotted deer often come to graze here.Dhaka, the capital, has its
own attractions. It is specially famous for its mosques and
monuments, both old and new. Among the old ones, the lalbag fort,
bara katra, chhota katra, hossaini dalan, the tara mosque have
special attractions for the tourists.Among the new ones, the baitul
mukarram,the central shahid minar and the national museum are worth
seeing.besides, there are a good number of places of historical
interest in bangladesh. Mahasthangarh in bogra, paharpur in
rajshahi and mainamati in comilla can satisfy the tourists deeply
who are interested en archeological and cultural history of
bangladesh. Bangladesh parjatan corporation (bpc) is the national
tourism organization of bangladesh. Thousand of people are
traveling every year to see the unseen and to know the unknown by
the help of bpc.this national tourism organization is the business
of transport care, feeding, accommodation and entertainment of the
tourist including the hospitality field, hotels, motels, resorts,
restaurants, rental cars and camping. Its unique attractions offer
the travelers an amusing tour.
Country name:-Peoples republic of bangladesh
Wearing apparel : Tropical in summer and light woolen in
winter.
Currency : Taka (tk.) Is the unit of currency. The taka is equal
to 100 paisa (smallest unit). Notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,
500 taka and coins of 25, 50 paisa and taka 1 and 5 are in
circulation.1us$ = 58.00 taka.
Banking hours : 9:00am to 3:00pm on saturday - wednesday and
9:00am to 2:00pm on thursday and closed on fridays and public
holidays.
Time difference : +0600 hrs gmt.
Working hours : Office hours 9:00am to 4:00pm on
saturday-wednesday and 9:00am to 2:00pm on thursday. Friday
closed.
Newspapers : Dailies both in bangla and english are published
from dhaka, chittagong and other important cities and towns.main
english newspapers are the bangladeshObserver,the daily star,the
financial express,The daily independent,new age and the holiday
(weekly).main bangla newspapers are the daily janakantha
ittefaq,dinkal,janakantha,prothom alo and jugantar, inqilab, ajker
kagoj, sangbad.
radio stations : Dhaka, chittagong, rajshahi, sylhet, rangpur,
khulna, rangamati, comilla. News is broadcast in both bangla and
english.
Television : Dhaka and chittagong.
Electricity : 240 volts a. C.
Airports : Zia international airport, dhaka, shah amanat
international airport, chittagong and osmany international airport,
sylhet.
Domestic airports : Dhaka, chittagong, cox's bazar, jessore,
ishwardi, saidpur, rajshahi, barisal and sylhet.
the national tourism policy was declared in 1992. Its main
objectives are:
to create interest in tourism among the people
to preserve, protect, develop and maintain tourism resources
to take steps for poverty-alleviation through creating
employment
to build a positive image of the country abroad
to open up a recognized sector for private capital
investment
to arrange entertainment and recreation
to strengthen national solidarity and integrity
in line with the policy, the government provides incentives to
attract private sector partners. The incentives include
tax-holiday, loans, concession rates for taxes and duties and in
specific cases, allotment of land etc.
Nto has been a self-financed profitable organization since
1983-8 4 financial year. The table below shows the financial
performance for the last ten financial years:YearTotal income (taka
in lakh)Total expenditure (taka in lakhTaka in lakhpretax
profit/loss 1990-19915079.704852.92 226.781991-19924254.31
3970.49283.821992-19934673.83 4289.36
384.471993-19944385.174005.01380.161994-19954859.37
4378.21481.161995-19962455.51
2218.84236.671996-19973768.763538.49230.271997-19984541.874304.26237.611998-19993776.493592.59183.901999-20003829.003528.97300.032000-20013388.263187.14201.12
Corporate information
source: internet yearly earning from tourism
Foreign tourist arrivals in bangladesh have been showing an
upward trend in the recent years. Total tourist arrival was more
than two hundred thousand in 2001. Statistics of the last five
years are presented below:YearTourist arrivalsChange %
1997182420 9.97
1998171961 - 5.73
1999172781 0.48
2000199211 15.30
2001207199 4.01
Source: internet yearly arrival from tourism
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, 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.
Cox's bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spots 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.Located at a
distance of 152 km south of chittagong, cox's bazar is connected
both by air and road from dhaka and chittagong.visits to the
fascinating picnic spots at himchari and teknaf, the buddhist
temple at ramu and nearly island of sonadia and st. Martin island,
inani beach and moheshkhali are certain to become unforgettable
experiences for every visitor.
Inani is within ukhia thana, 35 km to the south of cox's bazar.
With green hills to the east, the golden beach of inani casts a
music spell on anyone stepping on to its fine golden sands. The
clean blue waters of the bay are ideal for swimming.
Forty-eight kilometers from teknaf, st. Martin is the country's
only coral island and an unspoilt paradise. Named narikel jinjira
(coconut island) by the locals, the dumbbell shaped st.martin's has
an area of only eight sq. Km. From one to fomenters above sea level
durian high tide.The cox's bazar holiday complex of bangladesh
parjatan corporation on the island is an ideal tourist resort
having comfortable accommodation, catering, sightseeing and other
facilities.
Accommodation facilities
Booking may be made at the tourist information centre, cox'
bazar
phone: (880 341) 4202, 3274,3275, 3211, 4246
or
central reservation,
commercial division,bpc head office233, airport road, dhaka -
1215.Phone:(880 2) 8119192, 8117855-9e-mail :
mailto:%[email protected]
The patenga beach at chittagong is one of the most popular
beaches of bangladesh, stretching for miles near at the meeting
place of the bay of bengal and the river karnaphuli. Nature lovers
come around here to enjoy the scenic sunrise and sunset.
Accommodation facilities
Accommodation, sightseeing and car hire services organized by
bangladesh parjatan corporation (bpc) may be booked at tourist
information centre,
motel shaikat, station road, chittagong.Phone: (880 31) 619845,
611046-8
From chittagong, a 77 km winding road that passes through lush
green fields and forested hills take you to rangamati at the heart
of the lake district. The township is located on the western bank
of kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favorite holiday resort because of
its scenic beauty and its lakeside location, its colourful tribes,
homespun textile products, ivory and jewelers.
For tourists the attractions of rangamati are numerous, speed
boat cruising, water skiing, bathing or merely enjoying nature as
it is. It is a rare spot for eco-tourism. Visitors are fascinated
by the rich culture of its ethnic people. A visit to the tribal
museum and the hanging bridge on the lake a must.Bangladesh
parjatan corporation provides good hotel and cottage accommodation,
auditorium, catering, speed boat and other facilities at
rangamati.
About eight km to the west of comilla town and 114 km south-east
of dhaka lies the low hills known as mainamati lalmai ridge an
extensive centre of buddhist culture. On the slopes of these hills
lie scattered a treasure of information about the early buddhist
civilization (8th to 12th century). At salban in the middle of the
ridge, excavations laid bare a large buddhist vihara (monastery)
and imposing central shrine.
It has revealed valuable information of the rule of the chandra
and diva dynasties which flourished here from the 8th to 12th
century a. D. The whole range of hillocks run for about 18th km and
is studded with more than 50 sites. A site museum housed the
archaeological finds which include terracotta plaques, bronze
statues and casket, coins, jewellery, utensils pottery and votive
stapes embossed with buddhist inscription.Museum is open
sunday-friday and closed on saturday.
Located at a distance of 18 km north of bogra town,
mahasthanragh is the oldest archaeological site of bangladesh on
the western bank of river karatoa. The spectacular site is an
imposing landmark in the area having a fortified long enclosure.
Beyond the fortified area, other ancient ruins fan out within a
semi circle of about 8 km. Radius. Several isolated mounds, the
local names of which are govinda bhita temple, khodai pathar mound,
mankalir
Kunda, parsuramer bedi, jiyat kunda etc. Surround the fortified
city. This 3rd century b. C. Archaeological site is still held to
be of great sanctity by the hindus. Every year (mid april) and once
in every 12 years (december) thousands of hindu devotees join the
bathing ceremony on the bank of river karatoa. A visit to the
mahasthangarh site museum will open up for one a wide variety of
antiquities, ranging from terracotta objects to gold ornaments and
coins recovered from the site. Also noteworthy are the shrine of
shah sultan bulkhi mahisawary and gokul medh in the neighbourhood
of mahasthangarh.
Located about 320 km. South-west of dhaka and spread over an
area of about 60000 sq, km of deltaic swamps along the coastal belt
of khulna,the sundarban is the world's biggest mangrove forest, the
sundarbans - the home of the royal bengal tiger. These dense
mangrove forests are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and
creeks.
Here, tourists find tides flowing in two directions in the same
creek and often tigers swimming across a river or huge crocodiles
basking in the sun. Other wildlife of the region include the
cheetahs, spotted deer, monkeys, pythons, wild bears and hyeanas.
The forest is accessible by river from khulna or mongla. There are
rest-houses for visitors to stay and enjoy the unspoiled beauty and
splendour of the forest. Unesco has decleared the sundarbans a
world heritage site that it offers splendid opportunities for
tourism. The main tourist spots inside the sundarbans include hiron
point (nilkamal), katka and tri kona island. These places offer the
best vantage points for watching tigers, deer, monkeys, crocodiles
and birds. Another major attraction inside the sundarbans is
dublachar (island), a fishing village. Herds of spotted deer often
come to graze here.
communication
Water transport is the only means of communication with the
sundarbans from khulna or mongla port. Private motor launches,
speed boats, country boats as well as mechanised vessels of mongla
port authority offer regular services on these routes. From dhaka
to khulna the most pleasent journey is by paddle steamer rocket
that offers visitors a picturesque panorama of rural bangladesh.
Day and night coach services by road are also available. The
quickest mode is of course by air from dhaka to jessore and then to
khulna by road.
Requirments
Permission from the divisional forest officer (dfo), khulna is
required to visit the forest. It is advised that cholera vaccines
are taken well in advance. Tourists are also advised to carry
supplies of anti-malarial and anti-diarrheas medicines, insect
repellent cream, drinking water, green coconut, medical kit, light
tropical dress and thick rubber soled boots. It will be wise to
take the help of an experienced guide for a truly enjoyable
journey.Bpc offers package tours to the sundarbans
One may contact manger (tours) for prices and booking.Ph:
880-2-9120392fax : 880-2- 8126501e-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Chandranath hindu temple
It is approximately 37 km far from chittagong. This is famous
for chandranath hindu temple - one of the oldest temples in the
subcontinent. There is also buddhist temple having a footprint of
lord buddha. These places particularly the hilltops are regarded as
very sacred by the hindus and buddhist. Shiva chanuturdash (14th)
festivals are held every year in february when thousands of
pilgrims assemble which lasts for ten days. There is also a
hot-water spring 5 km to the north of sitakunda.
hindu temple
About 500 years old famous temple of sri chaitanya dev is
located at dhaka dakhin nearly 45 km south-east from sylhet town.
The place is revered for being the ancestral home of the famous
vaishnava saint. Yearly fair is organized on the full moon day of
the bangla month falgun. Hundreds and thousand of devotees from
home and abroad attend this colorful
A vast stretch of green garden with a lake in the middle near
the dhaka sheraton hotel, ramna garden is the biggest park in
dhaka. It has well kept rounds, trees,flowers, gardens, walking and
boating facilities.
The century old boldha garden is situated in wari, in the old
part of dhaka city (opposite the christian cemetery). Set up by
narendra narayan roy, a landlord and nature lover, the garden has a
nice collection of indigenous and exotic plants and is one of the
most exciting attention for naturalists and tourists alike.
divided into two units, psyche (the soul) and cybele (earth
godden). The garden has about 1500 plants and trees cover of 672
species and 87 families. Many of these are rare plants procured
from different countries of the world. A lovely lily pond inside
psyche and a sun dial are worth visited the tombs of the founder
and his son are located in this cybele..Open: saturday-thursday,
9:00am to 5:00 pm. Friday closed.Entry tickets are available on the
gate.
Spread over an area of 205 acres of land, the botanical garden
is located at mirpur, near the dhaka zoo. It has a collection of
nearly 100 species of local and foreign plants. Outstanding
attractions included 100 varieties of roses in the rose corner, 100
varieties of bamboo in the bamboo grove, varieties of sandal wood
and an old banyan tree. The garden is a favorite retreat for the
city dwellers.
Open: saturday -thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.Ticket has to buy at
the gate.
The zoological garden is popularly known as mirpur zoo and is
located at a distance of about 16 km from dhaka city centre. Let up
on 230 acres of land, it has nearly 1500 animals and birds
belonging to 128 different species. The zoo has inclosures for
lions, royal bengal tigers, panthers, deer, monkeys, chimpanzees,
pythons, crocodiles, elephants, giraffe kangaroos, tapis, colourful
birds and other animals. There is also a zoological museum with a
rich collection of stuffed animals and birds.
Open: daily 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets are available on the
gate
Situated at bhawal, 40 km north of dhaka- trisal - mymensingh
highway, it is an ideal spot for family and group anting and a
favourite place with , artists, photographers, bird watchers and
tourists. A vast (16,000 acres) national recreational forest, the
main flora is gajari (assam sal) and fauna includes small tigers,
leopards, small bears, monkeys, porcupine, foxes and pythons,
lizards and many local birds.
A 1000 metre long meandering man-made lake having angling and
rowing facilities, the flower gardens inside is added attraction to
natural beauty. Mere walking or lazing under the shade of tree is
pleasant. 20 picnic spots, 6 rest-houses of the forest department
are comfortable inside the national park.
Jatiya sangsad bhaban (the national parliament building) at
sher-e-bangla nagar, designed by the famous architect louis i kahn,
is known throughout the region for its distinctive architectural
features. The main building is surrounded by a lake which also
doubles as a reflecting pool and in set amidst spacious lawns.
The official residence of the president, located in the heart of
capital city, was built in the moghul architectural sttyle. Areas
of well kept grounds and these surrounded the building.
Set amidst panoramic surroundings of small hills and islands a
few kilometers from the heart of chittagong, this ideal spot for
outing and picnic is thronged draws thousands of visitors each
day.
An island off the coast of cox's bazar. Moheskhsli has an area
of 268 square km. The center of the island and along the eastern
coastline a range of low hills (about 300 feet high) runs through,
but the coast to the west and north is low-lying treat, fringed by
mangrove forests. On moinak hill on the coast lies the old temple
of adinath, dedicated to shiva. By its side on the same hill lies a
buddhist pagoda.
Ramu is a typical buddhist village, about 10 km from cox's
bazar, on the main road to chittagong. The village has monasteries,
khyangs and pagodas containing images of buddha in gold, bronze and
other metals inlaid with precious stones. One of the most
interesting of these temples stands on the bank of the baghkhali
river.
the temple has a large bronze statue of buddha measuring
thirteen feet high that rests on a six feet high pedestal. The
temple also houses old cities and burmese handicraft. Weavers in
ramu ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade
cigars in their pagoda like houses.
Sonadia is a tiny island of about 9 square km and lies about
seven km off cox's bazar. The western side of the island is sandy
with a sparkling beach famous for different kinds of hills. Off the
northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters.
During winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the island and
dry their catches of sea fish.
The unique beauty of water fall
About 3 km from dakhinbagh railway station, and up a windy road
one comes accross the lovely waterfall of madhabkunda. It attracts
large number of tourists every year. Bangladesh parjatan
corporation offers restaurant, retiring room, picnic and parking
facilities for the visitors.
Situated amidst splendid panorama, tamabil is a border outpost
on sylhet - shilong road, about 55 km. From sylhet town. Besides
enchanting views of the area one can have a glimpse of the
waterfalls across the border from rolling stones from hills. Other
places of tourist attractions in sylhet include jaintiapur and
haripur gas field.
established in 1913, the national museum was, shifted to the
present four storied building at shahbag in 1983; the museum has
forty galleries under four departments, namely: national history,
history and cultural art, ethnography and decorative art and
contemporary art and civilization. The museum contains a large
number of interesting collections including ancient stone and metal
sculptures and statues, old coins, metal images, books on art,
ivory and silver filigree works, textiles including the world
famous fabricmuslinEmbroidered quilt (nakshi kantha), arms and
ammunitions of the bygone warriors, varieties of fine handicrafts
and models of village and town life, contemporary paintings and
sculptures. The gallery has a section devoted exclusively to our
heroic liberation war.Open : saturday - wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00pm
and closed on thursdayentrance fee : 10.00Phone :
880-2-8619397-99
Situated at segun bagicha area of the city, The museum contains
rare photographs of Our liberation war and items used by the
Freedom fighters and martyrs of our glorious war.
Phone: ph: 880-2-9559091.
The chittagong circuit house built in 1913 atop a hillock was
transformed into zia memorial museum in memory of late president
ziaur rahman who was martyred here by a few misled army personnelat
dead of night on 30th may 1980. The place has developed into a
full-fledged museum by september 1993 with a
well-equippedconference room, a library and as many as 12
galleries. A total of 743 exhibits that include 336 souvenirs and
13 documents are laid out across the galleries. The radio
transmitter, the microphone, the chair and the table which were
used by shahid president ziaur rahman when reading the declaration
of independence in 1971 are displayed in galleries 1 and 2. His
personal effects and belongings are exhibited in galleries 3, 4 and
5. In galleries 4 & 7 are put up portraits of the martyred
president and the gift items that were presented to him by
different heads of states and diplomats. Gallery 12 contains a
reconstruction of the event of this martyrdom.
situated in the old part of dhaka on the bank of the river
buriganga the majestic ahsan manjil was once the home of the
nawabs(rulers) of dhaka, and now a museum. The victorian style
palace, painted bright pink, and with a huge done at the top is a
silent spectator to many historic events.ahsan manjil museum has 31
rooms and 23 galleries displaying portraits, furniture and
household articles and utensils used by the nawabs
The folk art museum, which was established in 1975 to fulfill
the dream of the celebrate painter shilpacharya zainul abedin, has
a rich collection of different folk objects of aesthetic and
utilitarian values. These reflect the temperament, skill and
expertise of the artists and artisans who made them. The museum is
a national institution which represents the traditional art and
heritage of bangladesh, exhibiting objects of exceptional design
and skill. Located at agargaon, the museum is a modern learning
centre related to the latest scientific discoveries.The
ethnological museum at chittagong has extensive facilities for
ethnological research. The museum houses a selection of objects
associated with the 12 ethnic
Situated on the fairy hill in chittagong, this building commands
a magnificent view of the port city .the court building was a
witness to many activities and during the war of liberation in
1971. The museum commemorates many of the important events of the
time. A museum has recently been established here.
The only tribal cultural museum in the hill tracts region was
established at rangamati town in 1978 and is run by the tribal
cultural institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of
different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and
historical traditions. These include typical tribal dresses,
ornaments, arms, ammunitions, coins, statues made of gold, bronze
and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts
and paintings on tribal life, etc.open : saturday - thursday, 10:00
am to 4:00 pm. And closed on friday and public holidays.
Situated at rajshahi, this museum has a rich collection of
objects from mohenjodaro and also from 16th to 19th centuries. The
museum is devoted to the study of ancient history and culture. Its
rich collection contains interesting objects of hindu, buddhist and
muslim heritage. The museum is maintained by rajshahi university
.
in bangladesh:
The musical instruments one will see or hear in bangladesh
include the bamboo flute, the tabla (a set of two percussion drums)
and a wide variety of stringed instruments from the crude banjo
like village 'ek-tara' (one stringed) and 'do-tara' 'two stringed'
to the highly refined multi stringed 'sitar' and 'sarode' used for
classical music. Violins are also used and electric as well as
ordinary guitars are played. The 'tanpura' is used for the drone
accompaniment in classical music. Harmonium is popular as an
accompaniment in vocal performances.
Living in the land of torrential rains, mighty rivers and lush
green beauty, the average bangladeshi has a deep relationship with
nature. The music of bangladesh is therefore emotional, ecstatic
and romantic. Among the genres sung or performed quite regularly
are :
Classical songs and music
Semi-classical songs and music
Palli geeti or folk songs
Rabindra sangeet (songs by rabindranath tagore, the 1913 nobel
prize winner in literature)
Nazrul geeti (songs by the rebel poet of bangaladesh).
Religious songs
Adhunik gaaan or modern bangla songs
Gano sangeet or inspirational songs for the masses
Pop songs
Bhatiali or boatmen's songs
Bhawaia or bullock cart drivers song
Band music or rock music
The tradition of dance in bangladesh is an old one. The
classical dance forms have mostly been taken from north and south
indian schools, while influences of middle eastern dance is also
noticeable in local dance forms. The indigenous and folk dance
traditions are practiced widely and reflect the rich culture and
history of bangladesh. Many ethnic groups have their own, distinct
dance that is distinguished by grace and charm. For the santals and
the hill people of chittagong hill tracts are also have many
attractive dance forms that quite popular with the people.
Dhaka has a busy theater calendar. A large number of theater
groups regularly stage plays, both original, and translated/adapted
versions of western plays.
Cultural shows are frequently held in several venues such as
dhaka metropolitan theater, mohila samity and guide house
audiotoriums, british council and russian cultural center. Check
with hotel receptions and the daily newspapers for details.
Some of the popular theater groups are - dhaka theatre, nagarik
nattya sampraday, aranyak, natychakra, natyajon, kranti, matridhara
and bibortan etc. There are also many cinema halls in all cities
and towns where people watch mainly bangladeshi movies. Some cinema
halls also screen hollywood and hongkong made movies.
Mohila samity theatreNew baily road,Dhaka.Tel: 9337050.Public
library auditoriumDhaka university area, Shahbag, dhaka. Press club
auditoriumTopkhana road, dhaka. Modhumita cinema hall158/160,
motijheel ca,Dhaka-1000.Tel: 9554386, 9550463, 9550953Fax:
9569841E-mail: [email protected] cinema hallGovt. New
market, Dhaka-1205. Ovishar cinema hall35 hatkhola road,Dhaka-1203.
Razmoni cinema hall46 kakrail,Dhaka-1000.Tel: 409379,
404859.Shamoli cinema hall Mirpur road,Shamoli,Dhaka-1207.Tel:
9117744, 9113857
There are as many festivals in bangladesh as there are days in
the year. Fairs and festivals play an important role in the social
life of ordinary bangladeshis. The biggest muslim religious
festivals are the eid-ul-fitr (end of the fasting month of
ramadhan). Eid-ul-azha, muharram and miladunnabi (birth day of the
prophet). Widely celebrated festivals for other religious
communities are the durga puja for the hindus, christmas for
christians and buddha purnima for the buddhists. Bangla new year's
day (pahela baishakh), shahid dibas (language martyrs' day),
independence day (march 26) and victory day (december 16) are
celebrated nation-wide.Besides these religious and national
festivals, villages and townships, professionals groups, cultural
organizations arrange their own festivals.
Bengali new year's day isa colorful event in the cities and
villages throughout the country. The day (mid-april) is a public
holiday. The most attractive event in dhaka, that spreads
throughout the day, takes place at ramna park. Students of the fine
art institute of dhaka university organize of colorful pageant
where peppier mache animals and masks figure prominently.
Tournaments, boat races and other forms of celebration take
place amidst great jubilation. Many fairs are held in dhaka and
other towns and villages.
Prophet muhammad (sm) was born on 12th rabiul awal (lunar
month). He also breathed his last on the same day. The day is
national holiday, the national flag flies from rooftops and food is
offered to restitutes and the orphans. Prayers are offered in milad
mehfils in the afternoon.at night important public buildings are
illuminated.
The biggest state festival, the independence day (march 26) is
observed throughout the country. All major cities wear a festive
look. It is a public holiday. The citizens of dhaka wake up early
in the morning to the sound of booming guns heralding the day.
Leaders of the government, political and social organizations,
freedom fighters and ordinary citizens alike place floral wreaths
at the national martyrs monument at saver.
Bangla academy, bangladesh shilpakala academy and other
social-cultural organizations hold cultural functions sports meet
and tournaments are organized including the exciting boat race in
the river buriganga. At night the main public buildings are
illuminated. Similar functions are arranged in other cities and
towns.
The national mourning day and world mother language day
21 february of every year is observed throughout the country in
remembrance of the martyrs' of language movement of 1952. Blood was
shed on this day at the central shahid minar (near dhaka medical
college hospital) area to establish bangla as a state language of
pakistan. All subsequent movements including the struggle for
independence owe their origin to the historic language movement.
The shahid minar (martyrs monument) is the symbol of the supreme
sacrifice for the mother tongue. The day is a public holiday.
Mourning services begin in dhaka at midnight at the shahid minar
with a song the salam song that tellingly recals the sacrifice of
the martyrs. The event of the include processions, song sessions,
placing of flowers at the minar and prayer at the graves of martyrs
at azimpur. The day has been declared the international mother
language day by the un
All major hotels and most of the resturant in the country have
western food or their menu but local dishes are normally more
exotic. Curries of many kinds abound, cooked with a range of spices
and hot curry powders some of the more favourite dishes are korma,
rezala, bhoona and masala gosht, chicken, mutton, beef, fish and
prawns, chicken afgans, boti kabab, shutil kabab and a variety of
fish curries should be tried. Rice and mutton or chicken and
khichuri are available in any reasonable restaurant. Those who do
not care for rice dishes can try mughlai parata, plain parata or
naan, which go very well with curries. Sea food and sweet water
fish are available in most of the towns. Fish-lovers should not
misss smoked hilsa (hilsha or ilish is, our national food), fresh
bhetki and chingri (lobster /king prawns) malaikari, prawn
dopayaza. In dhaka a number of good restaurants including those
runy parjatan provide local and western food. Vegetarian every and
each restaurant in dhaka offer vegetable dishes.
The most widely used beverage and lemonade are favorite summer
time drinks. Green coconut are also a good source of refreshing
drinks and are available with street side vendors. Tea is available
every nook and corner of the country.
Soft drinks such as royal cola, coca-cola, pepsi, fanta, 7-up,
mirinda, sun-crest and sprite are available even in village. Hard
drinks aresold in big hotels and selected restaurants including
parjatan. Drinking alcohol in public area is not recommended for
foreigners.
Misthi doi - sweetened youghurt and halua - a common dessert
made with eggs,sugar or carrots, sooji or wheat cream, almond and
pistachio are the most common desserts. Sandesh- a milk based sweet
meat. Zarda- sweetened rice with nuts, firni- rice flour cooked in
milk, sugar and flavouring, rasgolla and kalojam- two popular milk
based dessert and made with sugar, flour and ghee, and rosh malai-
round sweets floating in thick milk are almost a passion with
bangladeshis. Pithas - a blanket term for cakes or pastries of
different varieties such as chitoi, dhupi, takti, andosha, bhafa
puli and pua are popular winter time heats.
Bangladesh produes a wide variety of seasonal fruits but some
grow throughout the year. These include mangoes, lichies, bananas,
papayas, jackfruits, watermelon, pineapple, coconut, oranges,
guava, star apple, black berry, barkul etc.
Strategic master plan for tourism
a strategic master plan for tourism development was prepared by
undp/ wto in 1990. It is being updated by wto. Besides, the
government has taken steps to establish, special tourist zones
(stz) at cox's bazar, sundarbans and kuakata. In the meantime a
primary field survey has been conducted for kuakata . The
government has taken initiative to exploit the eco-tourism
potential of the country for sustainable tourism development.
the national hotel& tourism training institute (nhtti) was
established in the year 1947 as a humble beginning charged with
full motivation to stand-up, struggle and survives. Over the years
survive it did, and grow and thrive from strength to strength with
the combined efforts of ilo, undp and the government of bangladesh.
Science its vary inception, the institute has been conducting
various trainings and has been fulfilling the trained manpower in
the hotel and tourism industry.The institute offers various courses
to meet the increasing demand of the trained personnel required for
hotel and tourism industry at home and in many countries. It has
not only offered regular training opportunities but also in-service
and on-the-job training. Beside these, the institute also organizes
seminars and workshops.To cope up with the growing challenges of
the hotel and tourism sectors, nhtti are committed to strengthen
its training strengthens its training activities in the coming
yearsHistory of the institute:1947 to 1977:started by a small group
of enthusiasts in the parjatan corporation, including many working
now in higher position of the nto and top hotels, to initiate
formal training(until then unknown in this country) for the growing
hospitality industry.1978 to 1982:Ilo/undp assistance requested and
given and a number of international experts and consultants were
assigned under an ilo chief technical advisor. During this first
phase with ilo/undp assistance, which lasted until 1982 the
intercontinental hotel, become the dhaka sheraton and was
completely renovated and the sonargaon hotel was built, both of
them wholly owned by the government of bangladesh. The pre-opening
training for the two new international standard hotels was
conducted by the staff of the institute.1982 to 1986:During this
period the present building housing the institute and its
application hotel was built, equipped and training was conducted
mostly in hotel, tourism, travel agency and a number of other short
courses.1986 to1989:the second 7-phase of the ilo/undp assistance
commenced and ten ilo experts/consultants under a new cta was
assigned. This phase has seen a great leap forward in the
activities o the institute and the application hotel. The progress
made during this period is principally due to the contribution made
in funding, personnel and leadership by the bangladesh parjatan
corporation. The training capability of the institute is shown on
page 17. The application hotel now has the capacity to engage in a
wide range of commercial activities from daily restaurant service,
through residential accommodation, conferences, functions of all
kinds, bread and pastry making, take away food and outside catering
for organizations in the public and private sectors of for private
homes. Outside catering for top state functions is an achievement
and speciality.during this period also the institute has conducted
ojt training in all of the external units of the
bpc.1989to1992:There was no international involvement between
august 1989 when second phase ended and february 1992 when the
third phase began. The institute continued under the supervision of
bangladesh parjatan corporation.1992:a third phase was agreed and
commenced in august 1992 to the arrival of the management
co-coordinator. The present project was funded by undp and the
government of bangladesh and executed by the ilo until october 1994
when the national project director has taken over responsibilities
for execution from ilos management co-coordinator. The bangladesh
parjatan corporation was designated as the government implementing
agency.During the phase, five international experts including the
management co-coordinator and four national professionals took part
in project activities.From october 1994, the project operated under
national execution, to its conclusion in march 1996.On the ingoing
projector up gradation have been made of all previous course from
basic to intermediate level and introduced for the first time in
the country a two-year full time national diploma course in hotel
& catering supervisory management, which has successfully
completed in december1995.In july 1993, a new satellite training
centre was opened in chittagong, the port city in the southern part
of the country. To offer both introductory and basic level courses
to private and public sector industries including navy and
mercantile vessels.
The function of national tourism organization is given below:-To
promote and develop tourism.To establish tourism infrastructures in
bangladesh.To provide facilities to undertake measures and carry
out all kinds of activities connected with tourismTo acquire,
establish, construct, arrange, provide and run hotels, restaurants,
rest houses, picnic spots, camping sites, theatres, amusement parks
and facilities for water skiing and entertainment.To establish
institutes for instruction and training of potential tourism
personnel.To bring out tourism publication.
To introduce bangladesh globally as a top tourist destination
and develop its tourism prospects and facilities.
To establish tourism infrastructures in bangladesh.
To develop, expand and promote tourism business.
To create tourism awareness among the people.
To establish institutes for instruction and training of
potential tourism personnel.
To publish tourism publications.
Bangladesh parjatan corporation 233, airport road, tejgaon,
dhaka - 1215.
Phone : 880-2- 8117855-9
Fax : 880-2-8126501
E-mail :
[email protected]@[email protected]
Url : http://www.bangladeshtourism.org/
Parjatan facilities at a glance Over the year bangladesh has
significantly developed its tourism sector where the private sector
is now playing an increasingly vital role. These are excellent
accomodation and other facilities in a range of hotels and motels
run by bpc and the private operators. A list of some of there
hotels and the facilities on offer in given below : Dhaka
Hotel abakashMohakhaliph: 880-2-607085-88821548, 8811109fax:
880-2-8811150e-mail:abakash@citecho. Tariffac twin ecnomy tk.
1,200.00 per day ac twin deluxe tk. 1,800.00ac suite tk. 2,500.00ac
confc. Hall tk. 5,000.00banquethall tk.12,000.00
First class: 2ac suites,14 ac standard twin rooms and 24 deluxe
ac twin rooms,malancha restaurant (deluxe)- net100 seating,banquet
hall-125 seating, 200 buffet;small conference room-25
seating;pastry shop. Suites and ac rooms withcolour tv, hot and
cold running water, laundry service.
Golfers innKurmitola cantonmentph: 880-2-604592 Deluxe
restaurant-100 seating (prior permission is required)
Joy restaurantSavar (near national memorial)ph: 880-2-7708457
Ist class restaurant-100 seating, fast food corner, toilet and
parking facilities.
Major cities i.e. chittagong, rajshahi, sylhet, jessore,
saidpur, barisal and cox's bazar are connected by air with dhaka.
These destinations are served by biman bangladesh airlines and gmg
airlines.
The bangladesh railway provides an efficient service to places
of interest such as chittagong, sylhet, mymensingh, rajshahi,
bogra, dinajpur, rangpur, kushtia starting from dhaka. The
inter-city express service runs between dhaka and most major cities
fares are cheap.For further details please contactbangladesh
railway, dhaka.Phone : 880-2-409686, 880-2-413137.Web:
http://www.bangladeshrailway.org/
Road transport in bangladesh is predominantly private sector
affair. Rates are among the cheapest in the world. Express and
non-stop services are available to principal towns and cities from
gabtoli, saidabad and mohakhali bus terminals in dhaka. The
bangladesh road transport corporation (brtc) also maintains a
country-wide network of bus services. Recently brtc introduced
dhaka-calcutta-dhaka direct daily bus service via benapole, jessore
(a 360km journey one way).For details please contactBrtc
dhaka.Phone : 880-2-9555553, 880-2-9333803.
The landscape of bangladesh is dominated by about 250 rivers,
which flow essentially north-south. Country made boats are the most
widely used carriers on the rivers of bangladesh. These carry the
bulk of passengers and merchandize in the rural area. Mechanized
water transport is mainly operated by the bangladesh inland water
transport corporation (biwtc), which runs ferry and launch services
on the main routes. There are also services run by private
companies. Journey by rocket steamer from dhaka (sadarghat) to
khulna, the gateway to the sundarbans is a rewarding experience
even though the journey time is approximately 28 hours.
To develop the touring marketing in bangladesh we should have
keen observation to the facilities provided by our neighboring
countries, like india, dubai, malaysia, nepal etc. Most of the
situation those countries provides better opportunities than we
make available to our tourists. So keeping the competitive
situation in mind for developing our tourist sector lets browse the
facilities provided by other countries.
Delhi, the capital of india, is an amalgam of the old and the
new. The ancient and the modern times are in juxtaposition here,
not only in the remains of a succession of empires, but equally in
present social structure and lifestyles. The name delhi, dehali, or
dilli is derived from Dhillika, the name of the first medieval
township of delhi, located on the southwestern border of the
present delhi, in mehrauli. This was the first in the series of
seven medieval cities. It is also known as yoginipura, that is, the
fortress of the yoginis (female divinities). Jantar mantarThere
was, however, an ancient urban settlement in delhi known as
indraprastha on the banks of the yamuna which is traditionally
believed to have been founded by the pandava brothers, the mythical
heroes of mahabharata, the national epic of india. Excavations at
the site of the township inside purana kila or the old fort show
that the date of the oldest habitation in delhi is around the 3rd
or 4th century b.c.Delhi is divided into two parts. The old delhi
or delhi was one of the capitals of muslim india between the 12th
and 19th centuries. Old forts, mosques and monuments related to
india's muslim history are located here. New delhi is the imperial
city which was created as the capital by the british. It is spread
over a wide area and is lined with imposing boulevards.Delhi is a
major travel gateway into india. It is one of india's busiest entry
points for overseas airlines and is on the overland route access
across asia.
what to see bahai templeAmong the places of special interest to
tourists in delhi are the red fort, jama masjid, coronation durbar
site, raj ghat, jantar mantar, lakshmi narayan temple, qutab minar,
india gate, secretariat building, rashtrapati bhawan, parliament
house, national museum, national gallery of modern art, nehru
museum, rail transport museum, international dolls museum, crafts
museum, gandhi darshan, purana qila, the zoo, safdarjung's tomb,
and bahai house of worship.
Camel safari rajasthancamel safari is one of the unique way to
explore small villages in rajasthan. Camel safaris at the top of
this ship of the desert is most exciting and soft adventure. Riding
a camel is not easy as people consider. It is neither a great test
for endurance. It is a great experience to explore the thar - a
vibrantly, living, desert, very colourful and hospitable.
Itineraries of 2 to 7 days can be arranged traversing approx. 40-50
kms a day on camel. These itineraries are planned in the region of
bikaner, khimsar, osian and jaisalmer. Nights halts are usually
given near the village to provide opportunities to mingle with the
local village folks and to provide insight to the traditional way
of their life and culture. Besides one camel per pax on the safari,
a camel cart accompanies on the tour to handle baggage and allow
riders to take rest as and whenrequired.
Our tours include three meals a day, tea/coffee, two mineral
water bottles per day, East india:Assam, the largest and most
easily accessible of the north-east states, assam grow 60 percent
of indias tea and produce a large proportion of india's oil as
well. The capital of the state, guaranty is connected on air-route
with delhi, calcutta and bagdogra. Assam's major attraction of the
permitted areas is kaziranga wildlife sanctuary, most famous for
one horned rhinos.
Nagaland, the land of nagas covering an area of 16,572 sq km
lies to the south east of assam and borders burma. There are about
16 major tibeto-burmese tribes in nagaland collected referred to by
the generic term "naga". About 90 percent of the people are
christians, and they belong mainly to the american baptist mission.
Kohima, the capital is situated at 1500 mt above sea level and is
one of the prettiest centres of the north east. Manipur, 22356 sq
km extending to the south of nagaland was formerly a princely
state. The meiteis of tibeto-burmese origin, who live in the
valleys form 60 percent of the population and are follower of
hinduism. The state is rich in culture, dances, martial art, drum
dance, spear dance. Imphal, the capital, stands right in the middle
of the state. It is the nerve centre of all cultural, commercial
and political activities. Mumbai (bombay)
mumbai, the capital of maharashtra, is the fastest moving, most
affluent and industrialised city in india. Mumbai is part of
india's beautiful west coast that runs down from gujarat, through
mumbai to goa, karnataka and kerala. The city has a natural
harbour, which was developed by the british. It is one of the
busiest ports of india, handling approximately 40 percent of
india's maritime trade.Mumbai (till recently known as 'bombay'),
derives its name from the local deity mumba devi, whose temple is
still there. The portuguese predecessors of the british preferred
to think of the name as bom baim, the good bay. Mumbai is a group
of seven islands which are today known as colaba, mahim, mazgaon,
parel, worli, girgaun and dongri. Large expanses of open sea have
been filled in, and tidal swamps have been reclaimed for furthering
the land area. These reclaimed areas include churchgate and nariman
point.Mumbai is home to people of all indian creeds and cultures.
It is a fascinating city, throbbing with life, and, for many
people, the gateway to india..What to seegateway of india, the
principal landmark of mumbai, was the principal port when the
visitors came to india by ship. The gateway was conceived,
following the visit of king george v to india in 1911, and was
officially opened in 1924. Its architecture is akin to the
conventional arch of triumph, with elements derived from muslim
styles of 16th century gujarat. Near the gateway is the colaba
causeway, which extends to the end of colaba promontory, the
southern end of mumbai island. Sassoon dock is always interesting
to visit at dawn, when the fishing boats come in and unload their
catch. victoria terminusOne of the most popular promenades of
mumbai is the marine drive, built on land reclaimed during 1920,
and runs along the shoreline of back bay, starting at nariman
point, and sweeping around by chowpatty beach upto malabar hills.
Chowpatty beach is one of mumbai's famous beaches, and is a popular
spot for people seeking evening outs. It is also a scene for the
vibrant annual ganesh chaturthi festival. A major landmark of this
vibrant city is the vtor victoria terminus which was designed in
italian gothic style by f.W. Stevens. The first train to steam out
of mumbai was from here to thane in 1853.Taraporewala aquarium is
also on marine drive, and has both fresh water and saltwater
fishes. On top of the malabar hills are the hanging gardens and
kamala nehru park, which offer superb views over mumbai. Some
distance away from malabar hills is mahalaxmi temple, the oldest
temple in mumbai, dedicated to the goddess of wealth. Haji ali tomb
and mosque is located nearby, and can be reached by a long
causeway, which can be crossed at low tide. Other attractions of
mumbai include the juhu beach and the nehru planetarium.
new delhi tourismIndia's capital city, delhi is the second most
widely used entry point in the country, being on the route of most
major airlines. It is well linked by rail, air and road to all
parts of the country. The remains of seven distinctive capital
cities - among them shahjahanabad and qutab minar - can be
seen.Here, museums, art galleries and cultural centres attract the
finest exhibitions and performances from india and abroad. Shopping
encompasses virtually everything that can be bought in the country.
Hotels range from the deluxe to the more modest. Most fascinating
of all is the character of delhi which varies from 13th century
mausolea of the lodi kings set in sprawling park to ultra modern
chrome and glass skyscrapers; and from imperial india's parliament
house and the president's palace to the never ending bustle of the
walled city surrounding jama masjid. Delhi also makes the ideal
base for a series of short excursions to neighboring places, all
connected by road.
delhi, the capital of india houses some of the magnificent
monuments built from 12th century monuments built from 12th century
onward - the red fort, qutab minar, humayun's tomb, jama masjid,
india gate (war memorial), parliament house, presidents's house,
bahai temple (the lotus temple) are worth a visit. Besides, there
are number of interesting museums. The most important ones are
national museum - the premier museum of india, national gallery of
modern art, rail museum and gandhi museum.
northern india has its own significance due to diverse culture;
amazing monuments, wildlife, rivers, himalays; religion and
climate. The entire north india from north-west to north-east is
also very important, strategically and from country's safety point
of view as well, as it borders pakistan in the north-west, china in
north and north-east, nepal in and bhutan in
north-east.Agra:tajmahal
home to one of the world's most famous monuments, the taj mahal,
agra has little else to offer visitors, except perhaps a visit to
its magnificent fort. With careful planning, you could visit the
taj mahal and the fort in a day trip from delhi. However, if you
wish to visit the taj at dawn when the light is fantastic and there
are fewer crowds to contend with, it may be worth staying over
night. The taj mahal, a resplendent mughal mausoleum, is probably
the most extravagant monument ever built for love and is without
doubt india's most popular tourist attraction. It was constructed
by emperor shah jahan in memory of his second wife, mumtaz mahal,
whose death during childbirth in 1631 reportedly left the emperor
so heartbroken that his hair turned white overnight. Built entirely
of white marble, the monument sits on a raised marble platform, at
the end of the famous waterways, and has four decorative minarets
at each corner. Perfectly symmetrical the mausoleum is a stunning
sight from any distance, but viewed close up, the carvings and
inlays on the marble are astounding. Tickets to enter the taj are
pricey for tourists but it is a sight not to be missed, and if you
prefer entrance is free on fridays but it tends to be impossibly
crowded because of this. Agra fort is the only other place worth a
visit in agra, dating from 1565, the massive red sandstone fortress
is located on the bank of the yamuna river. Similar in scale to the
red fort in delhi, it is said to be even more impressive inside.
Jaipur:pinkcity
jaipur is located in india's desert state of rajasthan, the
so-called land of the kings, and arguably one of the country's most
colourful and exotic destinations. It is a fairytale land offering
battle scarred forts, breathtaking palaces and some great local
handicrafts (in particular the region is famed for its fabric
production). The state is the home of the rajputs, a group of
warrior kings who controlled this part of india for centuries, and
whose sense of bravery and courage is still renowned today.
Rajasthan offers a wealth of interesting attractions to visitors
and really requires a few weeks to be explored in full. But for the
short break tourist, a trip to jaipur, the vibrant capital of the
region gives an insight into some of the treasures rajasthan has to
offer. Just hours from delhi by train, car or bus, the famous pink
city (so-called because of its pink colored buildings in the old
city) is a feast for the eyes and gives a glimpse of the color and
vibrancy of rajasthan.Founded in 1727, the city did not go pink
until over a century later, when in 1876 the maharaja ram singh had
the entire old city painted pink (a color traditionally associated
with hospitality) to welcome the british prince of wales on his
first visit. Olhuveli beach fun island elliadhoo tourist paradise
island resort resort resort resort
Dubai city tourwe will visit amazing, and pictuisque landmarks,
that combines fabulous architecture with the rich culture of the
middle east. Our tour includes visit to: Burj al arab, the award
winning, and the only seven star hotels in the world. Quick
panoramic look palm island, the first man made island in the uae.
The sandy beaches of jumeirah area. Jumeirah mosque, the most
photographed building in dubai, beautiful by day and by night. The
camel race area where the very traditional arabian sports take
place. Sheikh zayed road, where we can see the tall towers of dubai
sky line, and the emirates towers, the 10th highest building in the
world. Sheikh saeed al-maktoums house, which dates back to 1896, is
a wonderful example of islamic design and is now home to several
interesting galleries. Sharjah ajman tour Sharjah, the city of
culture, is located only a short distance from dubai. Unesco has
elected sharjah city as the cultural city of the arab world for
1998. During our tour we will visit. The most spectacular king
faisal mosque, Al ithad monument, The rulers old palace. The
natural history museum, archeological museum. We will stop at one
of the most famous of sharjahs souks, the blue souk, located on the
edge of the lagoon, with its beautiful mosaics and traditional
style. One other souk is worth visiting is majarrah souk, that is
built using mosaics and golden dome. Abu dhabi tourabu dhabi is the
capitol of the emirates, and the largest of the seven emirates.
Known as the third most beautiful city, abu dhabi, or the father of
the gazelle, situated about 170kms south west of dubai. This full
day tour would Pass the world largest man made port of theAl ain
tour known as the oasis and green city of the emirates, al ain city
is located 140kms from dubai at the foot of the mountains, in this
green land, caravans have stopped to rest since time immemorial.
This full day tour offers an opportunity to visit spa in abu dhabi
the eden health spa at le meridien abu dhabi lays particular
emphasis on mineral treatments in a relaxing surrounding of
soothing sunlight and the sound of rippling water. In-keeping with
the levels and service and comfort, which are synonymous with le
meridien, spa users can choose from a variety of treatments
including oriental massage, aromatherapy, seaweed therapy and
lymphatic drainage. The mineral-rich aqua medic pools are situated
beneath a glass-domed ceiling, which allows an abundance of natural
light. With their gentle spiraling motion towards the central mass
of bubbles, these pools ensure that every inch of your body is
soothed and massaged. The water jets, pebbled floors, the jacuzzi
and the force of the rock pool waterfall can further revive
spirits. Sporty dubai blessed with year-long sunshine, clean
beaches, pristine desert sands and a mild winter, dubai has no
'off-season'. All the year round, you can swim scuba dive, sail,
play golf or sand ski. Here's a sample of sporty dubai. the creek
golf and yacht clubthe creek golf and yacht club, which hosts the
dubai desert classic has attracted world attention since its
inception in 1993. Situated in the heart of the city, just minutes
from dubai international airport, the dubai creek club is a modern
landmark with its distinctive club house, recently voted 'best
clubhouse' in golf world's 'best of the best awards'. Travel 4000
years back in time I have often come back from museums wondering
what life was like for the common man - a glimpse behind the
grandeur of royalty. Dubai museum has got it just right.Housed in
the 200 year old al fahidi fort, dubai museum is a 'must visit' for
visitors and residents wanting to know more about the arab
lifestyle and culture.
island magic maldives style For rooms with a view, deserted
beaches and soul-stirring sunsets, the maldives are the perfect
holiday choice - just four hours' flying time from the gulf but a
whole world away, says kathi everden all these are laid out in neat
rows for sale in the local fish market, while the nearby vegetable
market is also a visual feast with its fresh array of tropical
produce. A few hours is ample to take in the sights, including a
few archaeological remains in the national museum, the carved coral
walls of the hukuru miski mosque, the islamic centre and grand
friday mosque, and sultan park. Desert safariUnique, romantic, and
adventurous. An opportunity to allow the beautiful creamy white
light of the moon to fall on your face during moments of magic in
the arabian desert by sun set and nightfall. We will stop for you
to take photographs of the natural beauty of the arabian desert,
the camels in their natural habitat, and marvel at the magnificent
sunset. Our experienced drivers would challenge your tolerance of
the roller-coaster experience as they fire you and the vehicle into
the magnificent sand dunes. We will then proceed to the campsite.
This adventure includes: Sand skiing and dune buggy thrillCan you
cope with the rush of adrenalin, and the challenge the dunes offer?
Do you have the erg to join the fantastic craze that has taken the
world by storm? Why not try our sand skiing, or dune buggy
experience, where you can climb up fantastic dunes, and slide down
them on a sand board. This exciting experience is combined with the
thrill of the dune bashing by our experience drivers in the luxury
four-wheel vehicles. We finish with a camel ride and refreshments
before we head back to dubai. fujairah & east coast
tourFujairah, the jewel of arabia, nestling on the shores of the
indian ocean, on the eastern coast, fujairah offers miles of
unspoiled sandy beaches, numerous water sports like yachting, water
surfing, and deep-sea fishing. The east coast also offers an
opportunity to see so many different landscapes of the uae. Our
full day tour would include Tour : dubai shopping festivalA month
long shopping extravaganza! Entertainment and cultural shows, fun
fairs, mega raffles, exciting promotions and more!
Mountain trip, (hatta trek)we head for the magnificent mountains
of the uae in luxury four wheel drive vehicles. This tour combines
history, culture and adventure; we take a trip into the past with a
visit to the portuguese fort, which was built in the 14th century.
We stop at hatta city for a visit to the heritage village where you
can see a display of a typical village life. The village of hatta
with the majestic mountains backdrop offers excellent photographic
opportunities. fishing tripThe clear blue arabian gulf offers you
an adventure that you would remember for years to come. Our safe
and experience captain would take you deep into the sea and give
you the chance to catch, kingfish, hammour, sailfish. On the luxury
boat we will provide with all equipments, baits, soft drinks, and a
packed lunch. The adventure would start at 0830 and you would
return to dubai with your catch by 1400 hours.
More than any other spot in the country, kuala lumpur, or "kl"
as it is commonly known, is the focal point of new malaysia. While
the city's past is still present in the evocative britishcolonial
buildings of the dataran merdeka and the midnight lamps of the
petaling street night market, that past is everywhere met with
insistent reminders of kl's present and future. The city's bustling
streets, its shining, modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan
air project an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize
malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future. To some, this spirit
seems to have been gained at the loss of ancient cultural
traditions, but in many ways kl marks the continuation rather than
the loss of malaysia's rich past. Like malacca five hundred years
before, kl's commercial centre is a grand meeting place for
merchants and travelers from all over the worldwith a height of
1,453 feet, the world's tallest buildings now rise above the
skyline of kuala lumpur. They are called the petronas towers, and,
inevitably, they have become the symbols for the astounding growth
that has taken place in malaysia over the last two decades. As fate
would have it, however, their supreme status will probably be
shortlived: by the year 2001, shanghai's world financial center is
expected to top off at record-breaking 1,508 feet.
It would be difficult to overstate the attraction of malaysia
for anyone who appreciates the natural world. Its primal forests,
ranging from shoreline mangrove to mountaintop oak, are of the sort
that most of the world now knows only in myth. Although malaysia's
size is similar to that of norway, natural trees and forests cover
almost three quarters of the land, an area equivalent to almost the
entire united kingdom. One can walk for hundreds of miles in
malaysia under a continuous canopy of green, marveling at an
abundance of plant and animal species equaled by no other location
in the entire world. A single half-kilometer plot of land in
borneo's lowland dipterocarp forest, for example, may well contain
more than eight hundred different species of trees alone, a
stunning degree of variety that pales, however, in comparison to
the profusion and diversity of flowers, birds, ferns, and
insects.
Compared to the rest of the world's rain forests, malaysia's is
a grandmother. During the ice ages, much of the earth was covered
by immense glaciers that kept the global climate cool.
Consequently, many of the planet's tropical rain forests had to
wait until the glaciers receded before they could evolve.
Malaysia's forest, however, was blessed with a location far enough
away from the ice that it developed 130 million years ago - far
earlier than those of africa and latin america
Iit sounds like hopeless social experiment: take every home in a
village and lump them all under the same roof. While you are at it,
eliminate the concept of individual possessions and divide the
goods equally, down to the last cigarette. Finally, throw in the
condition that, under that one long roof, each family must live,
sleep, and eat together in a single room about the size of a
mini-bus. To most, such an experiment sounds even worse than
hopeless. It sounds like a recipe for outright social collapse.
Islam and the golden age of malacca 1400 ad - 1511 ad until the
15th century, the hindu kingdoms of peninsular malaysia were
largely overshadowed by neighboring kingdoms in cambodia and
indonesia. The strongest of these kingdoms was called srivijaya,
and the records of chinese, indian, and arab traders laud it as the
best trading port in the region. It was the first great maritime
kingdom in the malay archipelago, and other ports quickly emulated
its success. At some time around the 13th century, as other
entrepots Emerged, srivijaya's influence declined. The lack of a
strong central power, coupled with the ever-present nuisance of
pirates, amplified the need for secure, well-equipped port in the
region. Fate would make this port the city of malacca.
HYPERLINK "http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/history04.htm"
colonial malaysia11 774 1957
Just visiting malaysia - seeing a few sights, meeting its
people, and eating good food - is more than enough to make for an
unforgettable trip. Your best memory might be a quiet day you spend
wandering the colonial streets of malacca, or breathing in the
earthy air of a kampung. Usually, it will be the malaysians
themselves you remember most, their smiles and generosity. That
said, malaysia also offers some very special activities, and if you
make room for one or two of them, they will enhance your trip
immeasurably. Here are some suggestions:Diving: the tropical waters
off both peninsular malaysia and borneo offer some of the world's
best scuba diving. This is a place endowed with some of the sport's
best possibilities: you can dive with whale sharks, hover around
immense coral gardens and walls, or dive on ominous and hulking
wwii shipwrecks. In many places, you can get 100 + feet of
visibility. Also, the country has become increasingly aware of the
biological and economic importance of its marine heritage, and each
year brings better access to and protection for the unique marine
life. Because of the hundreds of islands, there are many dive
options. Visit the dive pages to learn more about malaysia's diving
options.Shopping: Next to activities like spelunking and jungle
trekking, "shopping" may sound a bit tame, but make no mistake:
exploring malaysia's outdoor markets is pure adventure (and of
course you can take home whatever you hunt - or bargain - down).
The variety of bargain items you can find in the major markets is
endless, ranging from quality electronics to blowguns to
traditional arts and crafts. Currently, the dollar goes a long way
in malaysia, so if you're serious about shopping you might consider
bringing an extra bag along.
perhaps the best known malaysian theater event is the wayang
kulit. Before the encroachment of television, the wayang kulit, or
shadow puppet play, was the favorite after-dark entertainment. The
enang, as the puppeteer was called, directed the puppets' intricate
movements while singing dozens of parts in a performance which
often lasted several hours. The wayang kulit draws its inspiration
from the ramayana, the hindi epic comprised of a potpourri of
immortal tales. The wayang kulit throws in a handful of javanese
and malay characters for good measure and then pits good against
evil in a classic plot. Warrior animals, giants, ghouls, princes,
and priests battle it out to the finish in this rousing epic.
bangladesh is endowed with great tourism potentiality with it
natural beauty, tribal culture, special events, religious rituals,
historical places, forests and wildlife, sea beaches etc. But
unfortunately having all these facilities we are not able to
attract more foreign & local tourist because of the following
problems Infrastructure facilities: our country cant provide better
infrastructure facilities like transportation, telecommunication
from the different remote tourist place, say from example; st.
Martin there is no proper telecommunication facilities with the
other part of the world. Because of this many tourist feel insecure
to make a visit over there. Law & order : irresolute govt.
Management and disuse of law and order in applicable situation is
one of the main causes of lacking in tourism. Insufficient fund :
there are many places in bangladesh which can create magnetic
attraction for tourists. But the development of tourism prospects
and facilities of some places are quite uncertain for insufficient
fund of govt. Sector.
Accommodation facilities : proper accommodation facilities are
not fulfilled in every tourist spots of bangladesh. Transportation
facilities:The number of transportation of land route and sea/
water route are not adequate and their conditions are not
satisfactory too. Archaeological spots: bangladesh is a land of so
many archaeological spots. Now a days many of these spots loose
attraction for improper management and preservation. Disturbance
from the local public: some tourists mainly foreigners are harassed
by the local public of terrorists in different tourist spots of
bangladesh. one of the major problems for attracting foreign
tourists is the negative attitude among the foreigners about
bangladesh because of our law & order situation and other
problems. Due to negative image tourist do not want to visit in
bangladesh. But those few, who do come, find their apprehension
unfounded and return with better impression.
for attracting more tourists, new strategies and integrated
tourism marketing efforts are required. The steps that are
essential for the development of tourism in bangladesh are as
follows Developing tourism infrastructures facilities in
bangladesh. Ensure safety and security. It is suggested that
separate police force can be deployed mainly in the tourist spots
and other places of attraction. Sufficient transportation
facilities and their conditions should be lifted up for attracting
tourism. Elevated hotels, rest-houses should be created and other
facilities of accommodations are in need to be lifted up. Creating
tourism awareness among the people. Arranging tourism week or fair.
Arranging the food & beverage facilities according to the
choice of the foreign visitors. Archaeological spots should be
preserved and renewal properly to attract tourists. improving
medical services in every tourist spots of bangladesh. Bangladesh
parjatan corporation should review and reformulate their functions
and responsibilities. Establishing institutes for instruction and
training of potential tourism personnel. Publishing tourism
publications. Well trained guides must be provided. The guides
should fluent in english. The participation between the govt. &
private sector is the key factor in the success of sustainable
development in tourism.
nature and wildlife oriented travel represents a major trend in
tourism today. What was once best described as a safari now carries
labels such as "adventure travel" and "eco-tour", but the basic
concept is the same-a journey to an exotic spot where modern human
society has not displaced the indigenous wildlife. when the
disastrous greenhouse effect on the earth and its environment was
noticed, a group of conscious people started a movement to save the
earth and the environment. Gradually that movement highlighted that
mass tourism causes serious threat to the ecological balance of the
earth. Since then, eco-tourism emerged as a new concept to develop
tourism without disturbing ecological balance. Development of
tourism can no longer be at the cost of degrading and rapid loss of
natural resources.What is eco-tourism?ties (the international
ecotourism society) define ecotourism as responsible travel to
natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the
well-being of local people. ecotourism is intended to be
sustainable, focused on the natural world, and beneficial to local
communities. The world conservation union defines it as
environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively
undisturbed natural Areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature
that promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and
provides for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of
local populations.Practically speaking, ecotourism includes
activities in which visitors enjoy hands-on experiences, such as
bird-watching in the brazilian rainforest, hiking in the mountains
of nepal, participating in a traditional village celebration, or
taking a canoe trip down a river. Local guides usually accompany
small groups of tourists on expeditions, teaching them about the
local flora, fauna, and culture of the region. Ecotourism is
characterized by small-scale outfits in remote locations where
commercialization and mass-tourism outfits have not yet penetrated.
Tourists typically stay with local families, or at small,
environmentally-friendly hotels called ecolodges. These
opportunities for personal contact with members of the host
community facilitate cross-cultural exchange and add greatly to the
value of ecotourism experiences for some people. Ecotourism is
rooted in a conservation Ethic and has a mission to support the
biological and cultural resources of the community. Revenues from
safari expeditions, for instance, may go to protecting the animals
from poaching, while the entry fees from visiting a village may go
to supporting education and health care for the local children.
Prime locations where ecotourism has become popular include latin
america, southeast asia, and australia.
Those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities
should follow the following principles: Minimize impact on
environment. Build environmental and cultural awareness and
respect. Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation. Provide
financial benefits and empowerment for local people. Raise
sensitivity to host countries political, environmental and social
climate.The united nations has already declared the year-2002 as
the international year of eco-tourism.
The objective of observing international year of tourism is (1)
to generate greater awareness among public authorities and the
private sector regarding eco-tourism's capacity to contribute to
the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage in natural
and rural areas, and the improvement of standard of living in those
areas.
(2) disseminate methods and techniques for the planning,
management, regulation and monitoring of eco-tourism to guarantee
its long-term sustainability.
(3) promote exchanges of successful experiences in the field of
eco-tourism. And (4) increase opportunities for the efficient
marketing and promotion of eco-tourism destinations and products on
international markets.
Bangladesh has a fairly large number of virgin eco-tourism spots
to offer. Some of these are: Chittagong. Rangamaty. Coxs bazar. st.
Martins. Sunderbans. Kuakata. Sylhet. Srimongal. Madhabkunda.
Tamabil- jaflang. benefits of ecotourism:Ecotourism has been
describe as one of the most potent tools in the arsenal of the
contemporary conservationists. It presents an environmentally
friendlier and potentially more sustainable alternative to
extractive activities, such as farming, logging, mining, or
harvesting of wildlife. It offers local people the chance to escape
a cycle of poverty and, by sharing their knowledge of the local
terrain and ecology with visitors, to develop a stronger sense of
community pride and a broader, more global perspective that
recognizes the value of biodiversity to all people.Ecotourism
encourages the development of markets in native handicrafts and
artwork for souvenirs, and thus contributes to the preservation of
cultural heritage.for environmentalists, ecotourism provides an
opportunity for long-term protection of the land and its resources.
This is particularly valuable considering that the hot spots of
biological diversity are generally the poorest regions of the
world, where economic necessity is most likely to drive people to
pursue environmentally damaging options. Ecotourism is an
opportunity to preserve ecosystem and biological diversity that
would otherwise be lost. It is also a chance to generate revenue to
support research efforts. Entry fees for an ecotourism attraction
can be channeled into programs that further scientific knowledge
about the areas ecology; that support captive breeding,
rehabilitation, or reforestation; or that monitor human impact to
ensure that visitation does not degrade the resource. The kakum
canopy walkway in kakum national park, ghana, for example, is a
rainforest walkway designed and built by conservation
international. The walkway is used both by tourist and scientists
and is a source of revenue for conservation efforts in the park. It
was credited with boosting visitation levels from 2,000 in 1992 to
70,000 in 1999.The concepts of ecotourism are same throughout the
world. As a tourist attraction bangladesh also not beyond of this
concept keeping the view in mind bangladesh also should formulate
the guideline as other countries like u.s.a, japan are following in
the ecotourism view.
though bangladesh is an ideal land for the tourists but much is
yet to be done to develop tourism in bangladesh. From tourism,
bangladesh earns a negligible amount not worthy of being mentioned.
But this sector can turn into one of the major revenue and foreign
exchange earning source in our economy. But for that the
development of tourism industry its infrastructure facilities must
be ensured. New sights and tourist spots should be created, as well
as existing sites should maintain with effectiveness. Because of
ineffective maintenance facilities tourists do not want to visit in
bangladesh.Coxs bazar, sundarbans and kuakata are the world famous
natural tourist spots but fail to attract a lot of tourist due to
poor tourism facilities like accommodation facilities, insufficient
fund, law and order situation, disturbance from the local public
etc. Besides this there are some archaeological spots are in the
country. These spots should be brought under proper management and
guidance. Steps should be taken to make these spots attractive. in
such a situation, the old fashioned life style in rural bangladesh,
the rivers, the forested hills, the largest mangrove forest and
pollution free sea beaches are a waiting to be converted into
highly attractive tourism products. There are great scope to
combine all aspects of tourism- beach, cultural, village and
eco-tourism to make tourism products of bangladesh attractive. The
urgent need now is to expand the countrys tourism sector under an
integrated development plan.In conclusion, bangladesh does not have
many world class tour operations to compete world tourism market.
But as tourism is most dynamic and the people like to visit new
places. The government should develop the infra-structural
facilities first and then suitable promotion should be launched to
build up the new image of the country abroad.
Wto- world tourism organizationNhtti- national hotel &
tourism training institutionNto- national tourism organizationBpc-
bangladesh parjatan corporationCsl-corporate social leadershipIfto-
international federation of tour operatorsIh&ra- international
hotel & restaurant associationIccl- international council of
cruise linesDfo- divisional forest officerStz- special tourist
zoneTies- the international ecotourism society
1)prospectus2)internet3)internet4)w.w.w bangladesh
tourism.com5)w.w.w tourist.com6)w.w.w google.com
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