Welcome to Chittagong
Chittagong is Bangladesh's second-largest city and the country's largest port. It's a gritty, polluted and congested place, but as the gateway to the Chittagong Hill Tracts – one of the most beautiful and fascinating corners of the country – it's somewhere that many visitors pass through at some point. As well as a place to sort your travel permits for the Hill Tracts, it also makes sense to rest up here for at least one night if you're planning to hit the beaches of Cox's Bazar or St Martin's Island.
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Private Tour: Bandarban Day Trip from Chittagong
Begin the day at 8:00 am as your guide picks you and your group up from your Chittagong hotel and transfers you to Bandarban for the remainder of your excursion. Start your visit Bandarban visit at Chimbuk Hill, where you can view Chimbuk Peak surrounded by floating clouds in the blue sky. Later, you’ll visit the tribal village of the Murang, offering a glimpse of their lifestyle and idyllic village perched on the surrounding hill slopes. Then stop by the Shaila Prapat Waterfall by the Chimbuk road side. Take a break around mid-day for lunch at a local restaurant, then move on to the Buddhist Golden Temple Buddha Dhatu Jadi on Zadi Hill. Proceed for there on a stroll through the Meghla Eco-Park and Nilachal, where you can immerse yourself in some of Bandarban’s beautiful nature. When the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to Chittagong and dropped off at your hotel.
Mountain Trekking at Sitakunda, Bangladesh
Day 1: Our guide will meet you (08:00 pm) at your hotel/residence to pick you up. Overnight journey by AC bus.Day 2: Check in at hotel and quick fresh up & get ready for taking the challenges to trek Chandranath Hill. Chandranath Hill (also known as Chandranath Temple) is a pilgrimage site for Hindus. It’s height about 1020ft or 310m from sea level. After finishing the tracking, we will have lunch and a short brake. Start for Guliakhali Sea Beach. Overnight stay at Sitakunda.Day 3: After breakfast we will start for boat riding at Mohamaya Lake. It is the second largest manmade lake in Bangladesh. After finishing the sightseeing we will start for Dhaka and will reach around 11:30 pm. End up the tour.Package includes-AC bus service-Boat riding at Mohamaya Lake-Other transport (if require) by Cycle Rickshaw, Auto Rickshaw, Chaander Gari etc.-Hotel accommodation-All site entrance tickets, toll & parking fee-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner-Mineral water (1 ltr., each day/person)-Experienced & English speaking guide-All Taxes and service charges Package excludes-Any kind of beverage (i.e. cold/soft/hard drinks)-Personal shopping-Items of personal nature and items not mentioned above-Still/Video camera charges -Any other things not mentioned in the tour program
10 Days Bangladesh Private Tour
Itinerary:Day 01: Arrival Arrival at Dhaka Airport. Our guide will meet & greet you at airport. Transfer to hotel by private car and overnight in Dhaka. (D)Day 02: Old Dhaka City Tour Morning take breakfast and start Dhaka City & Temple Tour by private transport. Visit Dhakeshwari Temple, Lalbagh Fort, Khan Mohammad, Mridha Mosque, Armenian Church, Star Mosque, Ahsan Manzil and Sadarghat River Ferry Terminal. Take lunch at a local restaurant. Back to hotel evening. Take dinner and overnight stay in Dhaka. (B/L/D)Day 03: Chittagong By Train Early morning we will transfer you to train station to visit Chittagong. Upon arrival in Chittagong transfer to the hotel. Evening have a look Chittagong City & Temple Tour by private transport. Overnight stay in Chittagong. (B/L/D)Day 04: Cox's Bazar Morning take breakfast at hotel. 08.30 am drive to Cox’s Bazar (5 hrs) by private transport. On the way to Cox Bazar we shall visit Ramakrishna Mission. Check in to the beach side hotel. Free time for beach activities. Overnight in Cox’s Bazar. (B/L/D)Day 05: Saint Martin's Island Morning 6.30 am drive to Teknaf by private transport. Full day enjoy cruise journey and St. Martin’s Island Tour. Evening Return to Cox’s Bazar & overnight stay. (B/L/D)Day 06: Returning Dhaka By AirMorning take breakfast and checkout from hotel. Transfer to Cox's Bazar airport and fly towards Dhaka by domestic air. Reach dhaka and transfer to hotel. Take lunch and start shopping trip by private transport. Overnight shall be in Dhaka. (B/L/D)Day 07: Drive To Khulna Morning take breakfast and drive to Khulna. On the way enjoy ferry journey and en-route visit Tungi para – birth place of *Seikh Mujibur Rahman* by private transport . Meanwhile time take lunch at local restaurant. Reach at Khulna and check in to hotel. Overnight in Khulna. (B/L/D)Day 08: Visit Birth place of Michel Madhusudon Dutta Morning 07.30 am drive to *Sagardari* (50 km) to visit the birth place of Michel Madhusudon Dutta. Take lunch at Jessore. Later transfer to Kushtia (130 km). Overnight at Kushtia (B/L/D)Day 09: Visit Shiladaha and Shrine of Lalon, Kushtia Morning take breakfast and start sightseeing including Shiladaha, *Shrine of Lalon and Cruise on Padma river*. Overnight at Jessore. (B/L/D)Day 10: DepartureDeparture transfer to Jessore domestic airport. Transfer to Dhaka airport for return to next destination by return flight. (B)
5-Day Cox's Bazar Beach and Saint Martin Island Tour
Day 01: Dhaka Whether you’re already in Dhaka or arriving at the airport, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel for check-in. If arriving at Shahjalal International Airport, a tour representative will greet you as you exit the arrivals terminal. Spend the rest of your day at leisure before your itinerary begins the following day.Day 02: Mainimati RuinsAfter breakfast drive to Mainimati Ruins, Comilla and visit the most impressive archaeological site Shalban Vihara, Mainamati Mesuem (closed on Sunday. Open from 3pm hrs to 4:30pm on Monday), Rupban Mura, Itakhola Mura and Lotikot Mura. In Mainamati, there are many archaeological spots like Itakhola Mura, and Rupban Mura that are very important for Buddhism. From there you'll head out for Cox's Bazar. Arrive Cox’s Bazar at 8 pm and check in hotel for stay overnight.Day 03: Cox’s Bazar BeachAfter breakfast drive to Cox’s Bazar Beach. After lunch drive to Inani Beach to enjoy the spectacular sandy sea beach. The journey of the marine drive in the back drops of forested chain of hills is very fascinating. On your way back visit the Himchori. Back to Cox’s Bazar hotel for overnight stay.Day 04: Saint MartinAt 06:30 am you will start for Teknaf. You will be Teknaf around 08:30 am. You Board on Sea Truck at 09:30 am for Saint Martin Island. You will be Saint Martin around 12:00 noon. Then you will board a speed boat to visit Chera Dwip which is a beautiful part of this Island. You will back Saint Martin Island by 01:00 pm. Have a quick lunch at local restaurant. Then start to explore Saint Martin Island by a van. Saint Martin is a small but very beautiful coral Island of Bangladesh. The Island is a very quiet, neat and clean place. Every corners of this Island has different look and are very attractive. Here you will find live and dead coral, lots of coconut trees. At 03:00 pm you will boar Sea Truck to back Teknaf. On arrival Teknaf around 05:30 pm start for Cox’s Bazar by private car. You will reach Cox’s Bazar around 09:00 pm and check in hotel for overnight stay.Day 05: Chittagong/DhakaAfter breakfast drive to Dhaka via Chittagong. En-route you can visit to Dulahazra Safari Park on your way back to Chittagong. We will arrive in Dhaka in the evening and drop you off at your local hotel or Shahjalal International Airport depending on your schedule.
Chittagong Small-Group City Day Tour
Get picked up from your Chittagong hotel in the morning by your guide to start your city tour. Head first to Chittagong’s Shrine of Bayazid Bostami, and then walk in Chittagong Commonwealth War Cemetery. Continue from there to Zia Memorial Museum, situated inside the colonial-era Chittagong Circuit House. The museum chronicles life of President Zia, one of the most illustrious leaders in the history of Bangladesh. Leaving the museum, you’ll get a chance to discover some of the typical British-colonial period architecture, including the Chittagona Railway Station, 7 Jongson Road, Tiger pass, and more. Take a break mid-day to enjoy lunch (at your own expense) before visiting Vatiary Lake and Patenga Beach. Make sure to head to the nearby beach market to take a look around. Just nearby is the roaring ocean, with its waves crashing over the rocks. Finish the trip at the Karnaphuli River, a site where the city meets the sea. You will explore the scenery and fresh air of this river estuary area. When the tour concludes, head back to your hotel in Chittagong via a scenic river route, offering views of the sunset at the sea port.
Private Tour: Rangamati Day Tour from Chittagong
At 08:00 am your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Chittagong and leave for Rangamati. On arrival Rangamati around 10:00 am visit Tribal Museum, Buddhist Temple at Rajban Vihara, Chakma’s King’s Palace, Tribal weaving factory and Parjatan Hanging Bridge, Rangamati. Later enjoy a relaxing 3-hour cruise in the Kaptai Lake, one of Asia's largest man-made lake, known for crystal clear water and beautiful scenery. Then visit the hill top tribal village near Shuvolong Waterfalls and also stop by the water spring and forested hills. Enjoy delicious lunch on the hill top tribal restaurant at “Tuk Tuki” or “Peda Ting Ting” surrounded by panoramic lake of blue water. When the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to Chittagong and dropped off you at your hotel in Chittagong.