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BEACH
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL
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HISTORICAL
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JUNGLE
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Rangamati
-
the
lake
district
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
favourite
holiday
resort
because
of
its
scenic
beauty
and
its
lakeside
location,
its
colourful
tribes,
homespun
textile
products,
ivory
and
jewellery.
For
tourists
the
attractions
of
Rangamati
are
numerous,
speedboat
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,
speedboat
and
other
facilities
at
Rangamati.
For
advance
booking
contact
Parjatan
Motel,
Rangamati.
Ph:
880-351-63126
or
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9,
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501.
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca
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Khagrachhari
-
the
hilltop
town
Khagrachhari
is
the
district
headquarters
of
Khagrachhari
hill
district.
Connected
to
Chittagong
by a
92
km.
all-weather
metalled
road,
Khagrachhari
is
ringed
by
thick
rain
forests
that
shelter
a
wide
variety
of
birds
and
animals.
For
the
tourist
seeking
nature
in a
restful
mood,
Khagrachhari
is
the
place.
For
advanc
booking
contact
Parjatan
Motel
Khagrachhari
Phone
:
880-371-62084-5
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501.
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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Bandarban
-
the
roof
of
Bangladesh
Ninety
two
km.
from
Chittagong
by a
metalled
road,
Bandarban
is
the
district
headquarters
of
the
Bandarban
hill
district.
It
is
home
town
of
the
Bohmang
Chief
who
is
the
head
of
the
Mogh
tribe.
The
Moghs
are
of
Myanmar
origin
and
Buddhists
by
religion.
The
Moghs
are
a
simple
and
hospitable
people.
Bandarban
is
also
the
home
of
the
Murangs
who
are
famous
for
their
music
and
dance.
Several
other
tribes
of
great
ethnogical
interest
live
in
the
remote
areas
of
the
district.
The
highest
peak
of
Bangladesh
-
Tahjin
dong
(4632
ft.)-
is
located
in
the
Bandarban
district.
For
advanc
booking
contact
Parjatan
Motel
Bandarban
Phone
:
880-361-62741-2
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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Sylhet
Blessed
with
a
beautiful
and
bountiful
nature,
Sylhet
is
one
of
the
popular
tourist
destinations
of
the
country.For
most
part
plain
land
,
Sylhet
is
ringed
by
low
hills
on
northern
and
southern
boundaries.
These
are
the
foot
hills
of
the
Khasia
and
Jaintia
range.
Sylhet
is
dotted
with
lakes,
thick
forest
and
fruit
gardens,.
abounds
in
wildlife.
The
reserved
forests
have
different
species
of
birds
and
animals
and
ideal
for
bird
watching
and
trekking.
The
Sylhet
valley
is
formed
by a
beautiful,
winding
pair
of
rivers
named
Surma
and
Kushiara
both
of
which
are
fed
by
innumerable
hill
streams
from
the
north
and
south.
The
valley
has
a
good
number
of
haors
which
are
big
natural
depressions.
During
winter
these
haors
are
vast
streches
of
green
land,
but
in
the
rainy
season
they
turn
into
turbulent
seas.
The
haors
provide
sanctuary
to
millions
of
migratory
birds
who
fly
from
the
north
across
the
Himalayas
every
winter.The
patron
saint
of
Sylhet
is
Hazrat
Shah
Jalal
(RA).
Sylhet
town
draws
thousands
of
devotees
and
visitors
every
year.
The
tea
gardens
stretch
for
miles
like
a
green
carpet
spread
over
the
slopes
of
the
hills.
There
are
excellent
rest-house
facilities
in
many
of
these
tea
gardens.
For
advanc
booking
contact
Parjatan
Motel
Sylhet
Phone
:
880-821-712426
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9/117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501.
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca
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Mainamati
About
eight
km.
to
the
west
of
Comilla
town
and
114
km.
South-east
of
Dhaka
lie
the
low
hills
of
Mainamati
Lalmai
ridge
- an
old
centre
of
Buddhist
culture.
On
the
slopes
of
these
hills
lie
scattered
runis
that
testity
to
as a
early
Buddhist
civilization
(8th
to
12th
century).
At
Salban
in
the
middle
of
the
ridge,
excavations
have
laid
bare
a
large
Buddhist
Vihara
(monastery)
and
an
imposing
central
shrine.
Further
explorations
have
revealed
valuable
information
on
the
rule
of
the
Chandra
and
Deva
dynastieswhich
flourished
here
from
the
8th
to
12th
century
A.
D.
The
whole
range
of
hillocks
run
for
about
18
km
and
is
studded
with
more
than
50
such
sites.
A
site
museum
houses
the
archaeological
finds
that
include
terracotta
plaques,
bronze
statues
and
caskets,
coins,
jewellery,
utensils,
pottery
and
votive
stupas
embossed
with
Buddhist
inscriptions.
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca
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Mymensingh
The
greater
Mymensingh
district
stretches
from
the
plains
north
of
Dhaka
to
the
Garo
foothills
that
edge
the
northen
border
with
India.
Along
the
frontier
line
many
tribes
such
as
Garos,
Hajongs
and
Kochis
who
are
ethnically
quite
distinct
from
the
people
around
them.
Mymensingh
has
earned
an
important
position
in
Bangla
literature
for
its
rich
folklores
and
folk
songs.
On
the
road
from
Dhaka
to
Mymensingh
there
is a
national
park
and
game
sanctuary
at
Madhupur
about
160
km.
from
Dhaka.
There
are
a
number
of
reserve
forests
in
the
area
with
rest-houses
and
picnic
spots.
The
famous
painter
Zainul
Abedins
Art
Gallery
at
Mymensingh
town
is
worth
visiting.
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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Foy's
Lake
Set
amidst
panoramic
surroundings
of
small
hills
and
islands
in
the
suburbs
of
Chittagong,
this
ideal
spot
for
outing
and
picnics
attracts
hundreds
of
visitors
every
day.
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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Moheshkhali
An
island
off
the
coast
of
Cox's
Bazar,
Moheskhali
has
an
area
of
268
sq.
km.
Through
the
center
of
the
island
and
along
the
eastern
coastline
rises
a
range
of
low-hills,
about
300
feet
high,
but
the
coast
to
the
west
and
north
is
low-lying
and
fringed
by
mangrove
forest.
Atop
Moinak
Hill
lies
the
old
temple
of
Adinath,
dedicated
to
Shiva.
By
its
side
on
the
same
hill
is a
Buddhist
pagoda.
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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Ramu
Ramu
is a
typical
Buddhist
village,
about
10
km.
from
Cox's
Bazar,
on
the
main
road
to
Chittagong.
The
village
has
a
number
of
colourful
pagodas
and
Khyangs
and
nonastenies
where
one
can
see
icons
and
statues
of
lord
Buddha
in
gold,
bronze
and
other
metals
inlaid
with
precious
stones.
One
of
these
pagodas
on
the
Bankhali
river
houses
a 13
feet
tall
bronze
statue
of
Buddha
that
rests
on a
six
feet
high
pedestal.
The
pagoda
also
contains
some
interesting
relics
and
rare
Burmese
handicraft.
Weavers
in
Ramu
ply
their
trade
in
open
workshops
and
craftsmen
make
handmade
cigars
in
their
pagoda
like
houses.
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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Sonadia
Island
Sonadia
Island
lies
in
the
bay
about
seven
km.
off
Cox's
Bazar
and
is
only
nine
sq.
km.
in
area.
The
western
side
of
the
island
is
sandy
and
different
kinds
of
shells
are
found
on
the
beach.
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.
Central
Reservation,
Commercial
Division,
BPC
Head
Office,
Dhaka.
Ph-:
880-2-8117855-9
Ext.
117,
8119192.
Fax:
880-2-8126501,
8119192
E-mail:
bpcreservation@yahoo.ca |
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