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Re: 3 day sundarbans trip end of July/ beginning August - Anyone want to join?

by russelalam 26 May 2012

Hello Charlotte, Great plan,The Guide tours and Bengal Tours both are good for the Sundarbans tour.hope you will enjoy a lot!!! You…
RE: bus safety in Bangladesh

by uksoul2001 06 May 2012

I have been several times to Banglaesh and always use buses as part of my travel. I have had no problems on the bus and found them a great…
RE: lama/alikadam

by rivaltribal 30 April 2012

PS...there is also an army checkpoint on the way into Alikadam you will have to stop at. You can get a local bus from Bandarban to Alikadam…
Re: bandarban boat travel

by mahadihasanbd 24 April 2012

caroline: Boat trip from Bandarban to Ruma is possible. though i made half of the way but the boatman said its possible. it will took…
RE: tea picking in Srimangal - which months?

by shams_dhaka 24 April 2012

Hi, June July, august is perfect time for tea picking photograph.Though this is monsoon but do not rain continuously except some except…
Re: bandarban boat travel

by shams_dhaka 24 April 2012

Hi, Great idea to explore the natural beauty and tribal lifestyle in Bandarban area. you can do the trip by boat from Bandarban to Ruma…
RE: bandarban boat travel

by BobVermeulen 23 April 2012

Hi Caroline, Bandarban - Ruma: most common way is start with public bus to (which I think is called) Kaikhang Chora Ghat. From there…
bandarban boat travel

by carolinenixon 23 April 2012

Any chance to travel by boat on Sangu river between Ruma and Bandarban or Ruma and Thanchi? if yes, could this eb arranged in…
RE: 6 days in Bangladesh

by mahmud 21 April 2012

shorten the stay in big cities like Chittagong and CoxBazar : Good thinking. Rather you can add another district Bandarban for 1-2 nights.…
RE: 6 days in Bangladesh

by ayunnan 20 April 2012

Thank you so much for the great tips, Mahmud! Mmmmmmm...I knew that our time was bit short. We will think about skipping Paharpur and…
6 days in Bangladesh

by ayunnan 19 April 2012

Hello! My friend and me are planning to travel around Bangladesh in a couple of weeks. Could anyone kindly advise whether the following…
RE: Bandarban, Hill Tracts

by romel 12 April 2012

Hi, Please visit my blog to take a look towards the beautiful landscapes of bangladesh. [www.vorershishir.blogspot.com]
RE: Bandarban, Hill Tracts

by rivaltribal 10 April 2012

Marik...how can you call Ruma a 'grotty little town'....it is not 'grotty', certainyl not in comparison with just about any other place…
RE: Bandarban, Hill Tracts

by thestens 06 April 2012

Our experience of the hill tracts, about 3 weeks ago, was quite different!! We got our permit with absolutely no trouble at the Commissioner…
Bandarban, Hill Tracts

by marikereis 05 April 2012

Hi, I have just returned from a wonderful trip through Bangladesh. We loved the Hilltracts around Bandarban but getting the permits can…
RE: Inspiration for hard rainforest trekking

by deep_bd 05 April 2012

I spend a lot of time in the hill tracts of our country, Bangladesh .. the hills lie right on the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh ..…
RE: General Bangladesh Travel Logistics

by AZ21 03 April 2012

1. Usually it rains heavily in July and August so you may not go out as much as you could in other seasons. But trains and buses will…
trip report: Khulna - Sundarbans - Chittagong - Hill tracts - Dhaka

by siel 22 March 2012

Bangladesh trip report (Khulna to Dhaka part) - Khulna: took a bus from Calcutta at 6 am, arrived in Khulna (change bus at border) at…
RE: Eid al-Adha october 26 ???

by mahmud 22 March 2012

Yes, this year Eid ul Azha will be observed from Oct 26-28. Officially holidays are 26-28 but almost shopping complexes will be closed…
Re: A month in Bangladesh

by mahadihasan1 13 March 2012

Visiting Bangladesh is always a great experience for solo tourist. because you can live with your thought during your travel in Bangladesh.…
RE: Police escort?

by rivaltribal 11 March 2012

Only if you go the the very S/E to Nakongchori and try to visit Chak villages...you need a police escort (plain clothes for local villages..…
RE: A month in Bangladesh

by mahmud 10 March 2012

hi rob, as you have 6 weeks in ur hand, you can see the country slowly. You can think to visit : - Dhaka n surroundings 3-4 days. - Rajs…
Re: Police escort?

by BobVermeulen 03 March 2012

I visited Rangamati - Bandarban - Ruma Bazar - Boga Lake and Thanchi 3 weeks ago. Only for Boga lake you need a local guide from Ruma…
Bangladesh for a week need suggestion

by tiamsanit 29 February 2012

I am traveling from Assam, and will enter BD at Dawki post. I have about 10 days in BD and need a little suggestion. 1 day, arrived at…
Re: Finding a guide/permit forhill tracts south of bandarban area

by kitte 25 February 2012

I do know you only have four days to explore, but maybe you could use part of this itinerary I got from http://www.bangladeshecotours.com/…