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Tourism in Bangladesh

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JANNATUL ARA
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Tourism in Bangladesh

The beautiful country of Bangladesh has tourist attractions

including archaeological sites, historical mosques and
monuments, rivers, tea gardens, beaches, forests, tribal people
and wildlife of various species. Along with rich cultural heritage,
it leaves an unforgettable impression on the mind of any visitor.

Some Tourist S pots of Dhaka

Mosque :
Seven domed Mosque
(17th century)Baitul
Mukarram National
Mosque, Star
Mosque(18th
century).
Hindu Temples :
Dhakeshwari Temple,
Ramakrishna
Mission.

Some Tourist Spots of Dhaka

National Memorial :
Located at Savar, 35, km. from
Dhaka city. The memorial
designed by architect Moinul
Hossein, is dedicated to the
sacred memory of people who
fought for independence in 1971.
Lalbagh Fort : It was built in 1678 by
Prince Mohammad Azam, son of
Mughal emperor Aurangazeb.
Outstanding among the
monuments of the Lelbagh are the
tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady),
and also shahid minar, sonargon,
picnic spots, clubs, institue of arts
and crafs are place to visit.

Some Tourist Spots of

Chittagong

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

Mainimati Ruins:
Famous as an
important centre of
Buddhist culture from
the 7th to 12th
centuries, the buildings
excavated here were
made wholly of baked
bricks.
Kaptai:
A pleasant and
picturesque drive of 64
km. from Chittagong
brings you to a huge
expanse of emerald and
blue water ringed with
tropical forest. It is the
famous man-made
Kaptai lake (680 sq. km)
formed by damming the
Karnaphuli river.

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The Hill Tracts,

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

Some tourist spot of Khulna

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

Some tourist spot of shy let

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

Puthia, Mohastanghar and Paharpur

fills up the amazing collection of
archaelogical sites in the northern
side of the Bangladesh.

keep in Mind Before Travelling.

Facts for the Traveler
Visas: Bangladesh visas are valid for six months from the date of issue
and are good for stays of one or three months.
Health risks: Cholera, dysentery, hepatitis, malaria and meningococcal
meningitis
Time: GMT/UTC plus six hours
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz
Tourism: 115,000 visitors in 1990

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

Money & Costs:

Currency: Taka( 61 Taka= US$ 1 Dollar )
Budget(meal): US$0.50-$2 Mid-range: US$2-5 Top-end: US$5 and
upwards

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

Rail: The Bangladesh Railway provides an

efficient service to places of interest such as

Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Mymensingh,
Bogra, Rajshahi, Dinajpur starting from Dhaka.
The inter-city Express Service is available to
and from important cities at cheap fares.

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

Bus/Coach Services: Road transport in

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

Hotel expense
Accommodation:
Tourist Hotel: Bangladesh Parjatan
Corporation the National tourism
Organization Operates Number of
Modern hotels, motels and
cottages throughout the country.
International standard hotels are
available in Dhaka, Chittagong
and Cox's Bazar. For booking of
Parjatan accommodation one may
contact Central Reservation,
Parjatan Head Office, 233 Airport
Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Fax: 880-28117235, Phone: 880-2-8119192,
8117855-9 or any Tourist
Information Centre.

Food and other expense

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

ROOM CATEGORY

RACK RATES

Standard Single/Double

US$ 141

Executive Single/Double

US$ 148

Deluxe Single/Double

US$ 170

Junior Suite Single/Double

US$ 196

Executive Suite
Single/Double

US$ 230

Deluxe Suite Single/Double

US$ 281

Extra Bed

US$ 15

Meal Rates
Breakfast-Buffet
Luncheon-Buffet
Dinner-Buffet

US$ 8
US$ 10
US$ 15

Problem of Bangladesh Tourism

Tourism is one of the

most important sectors

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

Impacts of Tourism
National and global impacts of tourism influence the

overall situation of a country concerning its economy,

socio-economic condition, ecology and environment.
Tourism enriches economy, exchanges social and
cultural values, and conserves nature; however, it has
some negative impacts as well.
Economic Impact
Socio-Cultural Impact
Environmental Impact

With its delicate and distinctive attraction, Bangladesh has a lot to

attract tourists. It a perfect blend of adventure and exploration with joy
and comfort, with the opportunity of real time learning experience.

Thank you