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DHAKA CITY TOUR (HALF DAY)

Normally this tour will be in the morning and will last 3-4 hours. On this tour our experienced guide will show you a little bit of this fast growing city. However, due to the lack of time and the traffic situation, it will be restricted within the main city area only. The trip will include visits to some well-known places like Sadarghat (river front), Nawab’s (King’s) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or ‘Pink Palace’, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswari Temple, National Parliament Building, National Museum and Freedom Fighters Museum.

If you wish, we can organize this trip with the help of bicycle rickshaw. In that case, a small group is preferable. The price will be the same as above. if visitors entry national Parliament building inside please carry passport copy and additional entry fee @ 650 TAKA

Main interesting sights are

Liberation war museum ( Aka freedom fighters memorial museum )
Short break looking Language Martyrs monument from car
Star Mosque ( built in Mughal style 3 domed Mosque in early 19^th Century, it was rebuilt 1962 by alijan bepary adjacent 5 domed and varanda with English China Bangla – tiles and decorated motifs of blue star, created hundred of blue star and on the Domes of white marble )
Ahshan Monzil ( Pink palace ) French architectural with terracotta on the bank of Buriganga river, is considered best beautiful building in Dhaka city. Built 1859 – 1872 as the seat of Dhaka Nawab. Renovation took place between 1985 – 92.
Sadarghat Port is the dynamic place in Dhaka, is one of the largest river port if the world where everyday about 250 small and large passengers launches depart and arrival at the terminal. In the other part of the river where river craft and largest local garments beyond the river, hundred s of country boats laden passengers crossing the river.

* Karzan Hall – European and Mughal rich mixture architect made for Indian Viceroy – Lord Karzan as Dhaka town hall but after partition of Bengal 1904 – 1911 it was unused later used as Dhaka collage and after establish Dhaka university 1921 being used as science campus of Dhaka University.

High court building originally built as the residence of the British Governor and it is now supreme court of Bangladesh located opposite to Karzan hall at Kazi nazrul islam avenue sarak.
Walking through hindu street and chawk market
Visit one of the Rickshaw art painting
Lalbagh fort built 1678 ad by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Emperor Aurangazeb, one of the best peaceful monument in Dhaka city to know about Mughal. Main interesting are southern wall, Tob of Bari bibi ( wife of Azam and daughter of Viceroy Shaistha Khan ) this memorial following design of Emperor Humayan Tomb and Tajmahal design, three domed Mosque, Hummam ( royal bath ) and audience hall. In the evening transfer to the hotel.

* Dhakeswari Temple – is the national temple of Bangladesh near Lalbagh fort. It was the jungle beyond live Buriganga river when Banlal sen found hidden embodiment of his protector Goddes Durga later he made temple ( hidden = Bangla = Dhaka ) name implies Dhaka Eswari temple ) during 11^th Century. Beyond the temple some people 1^st living in the boundary of Dhaka.

Some local tale Dhaka the name implies after Dhakeswari Temple

DHAKA CITY TOUR (HALF DAY)
Normally this tour will be in the morning and will last 3-4 hours. On this tour our experienced guide will show you a little bit of this fast growing city. However, due to the lack of time and the traffic situation, it will be restricted within the main city area only. The trip will include visits to some well-known places like Sadarghat (river front), Nawab’s (King’s) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or ‘Pink Palace’, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswari Temple, National Parliament Building, National Museum and Freedom Fighters Museum.
If you wish, we can organize this trip with the help of bicycle rickshaw. In that case, a small group is preferable. The price will be the same as above. if visitors entry national Parliament building inside please carry passport copy and additional entry fee @ 650 TAKA
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Old Dhaka trip by Ricksha Price per adult : USD 35, Price per Child: USD 10

Sonargaon earliest urban center in Bangladesh was the medieval town of Deva Dynasty while shifted Capital of Bikrampur after collapse Sena Empire. Later become Islamic Capital seat of an independent Sultanate of Bengal. later Isha khan becoming ruler of Soonargaon later when Isha khan died in 1599 his son Musa khan took control of the Bhati region. But after the defeat of Musa Khan on 10 July 1610 by Islam Khan, the army general of Mughals, The capital of Bengal was then shifted to Jahangir nagar later name implies Dhaka after making boundary in the south Buriganga and three people send three other side after beating drum where last sound hearing set up flag and Islam khan implies the name Dacca from the word ( drum = Dhak ).

Pre Mughal and Mughal period Sonagaon was the well -known port city when many merchants came in Bengal hearing the story of fine muslin forms the base for the beautiful woven Jamdhani fabrics. For muslin Dhaka was worldwide famous during pre Mughal and Mughal period.

During British colonial ruler cutting off muslin weavers thumbs to stop the muslin fabrics and then British Raj manufactured and import European cloth in the 18^th Century.

the terracotta’s elite classes houses of Panam city were built by wealthy Hindu cloth merchants during the British colonial period where European fabrics sold and developed here.

Sonargaon lies Dhaka – Chittagong highway only 29km from Dhaka Zero point accessible by public bus from Gulisthan.

Interesting and historical archaeological sites of Sonargaon

Panam City of elite hindu merchants ruins houses of 18^th Century
pre-Mughal, three-arched, brick-built Bridge beyond Panam City and shiva temple
Elite Hindu Jamindar palace
Sadarbari, a jamindari terracotta’s palace built with balconies, arched gateways, high ceilings, mosaic work and steps leading down to a pond with life-sized English horsemen in statues, built in 1901.
single-domed Goaldi Mosque, built in 1519
tomb of the sultan Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah, who died in 1410,
Panch pir tomb

Only 3 km southeast of Sonargaon museum Meghna river port of 12^th Century at Boddhar bazaar is the main river port of numerous Char ( sandbar ) villages people those people only uses boat to reach their house.

A cruise on Mighty Meghna to experience the difference with those sandbar village fisherman and farmer people is interesting. In the cruise visitors find natural and rustic charms of river and activities of the river bank people, on the way of cruise may see river dolphins and cormorants.

This trip started from your nominated point at around 08:30am about to Boddhar bazaar only 32km from Dhaka beyond Sonargaon Museum after completing cruise leave the boat by 02:30 pm and explore Sonargaon archaeological and historical sight.

Price per person: BDT. 5,000 if run by 2 adults

Price per person: BDT. 3,500 if run by 4 adults

Economy tour to Sonargaon by publis bus and rickshaw @ 3000 to 2,000 includes all cost for whole day.

Full Day Sight-seeing of Dhaka City & Sonargaon / Savar
This tour will be for the whole day and will include a light lunch. The first part of this tour will be the same as mentioned above (refer to HALF DAY sightseeing).

After completion of the morning session, and a quick lunch in a fast food restaurant, our experienced guide will take you out of the city. You may go to either Savar, about 20 Km. north-west of Dhaka and the National Martyr’s Monument. This 50m high and beautifully kept structure was built as memorial to the millions who died in the struggle for independence in 1971. Or, to Sonargaon (means Golden City), 29 Km. to the east, which was the country’s first capital from the 13th to the early 17th century. In its prime time, besides being the capital of the region this was a important river port, an important centre for the manufacture and export of the famous muslin cloth one of the main export item of Bengal in those days.

Although, except for several mosques, a bridge, a few tombs & stupas nothing remains of the original city. still you will find much to see there. In addition there is a well maintained Folk Art Museum worth visiting. Back to Dhaka late in the afternoon.
Price per adult : USD 50, Price per Child: USD 30
Economy Price per adult : USD 30, Price per Child: USD15
To operate this trip we need minimum two adults.

Cruise on Meghna River & visit Sonargaon
You board on our wooden cruising boat "S.B. Kheya" to join this adventure. Explore the remote island villages that are only accessible by boat. Know their lifestyle. Stop at any island in the middle of river, swim and have more fun. Enjoy the Hilsha fishing and the activities of villagers. If you wish, you can also visit a weaving village. On way back, visit Sonargaon, which was the first capital of Bengal (13th to 17th century). A traditional Bangladeshi or Chinese food will be served at lunch on boat.Depart Dhaka at 9 am from your nominated pick up point. You will board to the boat at Bouddhar Bazaar, which is 27 km from Dhaka and takes about an hour to reach. Leave the boat at around 4 pm. We will drop you at your residence at 05.30 in the evening.
Price per adult : 1 pax - 2 pax - 3 pax - 4 pax -5 pax - 6 pax -- 8 more

9000 -- 5000 - 4500 - 3500 --3000 -- 2500 - 2000
Economy Price per adult : USD 50, Price per Child: USD 20 ( Minimum 02 adults )
To operate this trip we need minimum six adults and for exclusive booking we need minimum fifteen adults.

Day trip to archaeological heritage palaces – Manikganj

Baliati Zamindar palaces are another peace and the past glory of Mughal and British Raj about 60km northwest of Dhaka and 8 km east of Manikganj district headquarters. There were two great periods of palace structure in India: the first corresponded to the period of Mughal supremacy from the mid-16th century to the mid-18th century and the second by the British Raj.

Come to see the elite classes’ aristocracy of British colonial period. It will be fantastic feelings that you are in past glorious site.

This is archaeological heritage sites trip started from your nominated pick up point at around 08:00 am about to Manikganj Baliati palaces after 3 hours of experience the European mixture architecture of the palaces and beyond drive back to snake charmer village for brief fun making with snake charmers in their village on demands paying tips after lunch on our way back excursion to pottery village at Dhamrai to look the activities who are till survive on our past fine arts. In evening by 07:00pm leave the car.

Price per person: BDT. 6,000 if run by 2 adults

Price per person: BDT. 4,000 if run by 3/4 adults ( more discount for 6++ people )

Visiting Hours of Baliati Palace

Summer Season (April – September)

Tuesday – Saturday: 10.00 AM – 01.00 PM, 01.30 PM – 06.00 PM

Friday: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM, 02.30 PM – 06.00 PM

Sunday: Weekly Holiday

Monday: 02.30 PM – 06.00 PM

Winter Season (October – March)

Tuesday – Saturday: 09.00 AM – 01.00 PM, 01.30 PM – 05.00 PM

Friday: 09.00 AM – 12.30 PM, 02.00 PM – 05.00 PM

Sunday: Weekly Holiday

Monday: 01.30 PM – 05.00 PM

*** Eid Holidays

Baliati Palace will remain closed for visitors during Eid day and the previous day of Eid. It will remain open as usual from the next day of Eid day.

*** Govt. Holidays

Baliati Palace will remain closed during any govt. holiday.

*** Timing during Ramadan

Baliati Palace will be closed at 04.00 PM during the holy month of Ramadan

Full Day Excursion Trip to Monamoti
This trip will begin early in the morning around 08:00, when our guide will come and pick you up from our usual pick-up points or your nominated place with a reserved transport.
Immediately you will drive to Moinamoti in Comilla. The journey will take around two and half hours time. The road is quite good. After arrival, you will have a cup of tea at the cafeteria of BARD (Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development).

After that the guide will take you out for a interesting sightseeing of this archeological site bearing old Buddhist civilization. Also you will visit the close by museum where they have preserved many excavated findings from this place.

Lunch will be offered at the cafeteria of BARD or a local restaurant. After lunch you will go to visit an old Hindu temple situated at the southern end of the city, before driving back to Dhaka.
On the way back, you will stop at Sonargaon, the old capital of Bengal for sightseeing. During 16th and 17th century this was the capital of Bengal. You can also visit the folklore museum at Sonargaon.
You will arrive back in Dhaka late in the afternoon at around 18:00.

Price per adult : USD 60 Price per child : USD 35
Economy Price per adult : USD 30, Price per Child: USD15

Economy tour to Moinamoti by bus @ 3,000 to 2,500 taka.
To operate this trip we need minimum two adults.

Full Day Excursion Trip to a Pottery Village
This trip will begin early in the morning at around 08:00, when our guide will come and pick you up from our usual pick-up points or your nominated place with a reserved transport. Immediately you will drive to Savar (around 35 km away from Dhaka). Upon arrival, you will visit the National Martyr’s Monument.

After that your accompanied guide will take you to a nearby place called Dhamrai. This place is famous for brass artisans. The accompanied guide will take you to one of the places where you will see the artisans at work. Also you can visit the “Rath”, which is similar to the Roman Chariot. During the Bengali month “Ashar” a big festival called “Ratha Jatra” takes place here in Dhamrai.

After this you will go to have some snacks at the Joy Restaurant situated just in front of the monument, before going to the famous pottery village in Kakran. To reach this village you will have to leave the vehicle at Nayarhat and take a small ride by boat for about 20-30 minutes. The accompanied guide will make all the arrangements.

Earlier, when there was widespread use of pots & utensils made from the clay, most of the people of this village used to be potters. Now you will see that only few families are still trying to hold this profession as their living.
After spending some time in this village, you will come back to the vehicle, and drive back. You will be arriving in Dhaka at around 17:00.
Price per adult : USD 70, Price per child : USD 30
To operate this trip we need minimum two adults.
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Overnight Village Home Trip -- Explore rural

On the first day you will go to the village from Dhaka at around 08:00 by reserved car/coach. We are offering this trip in order to introduce you to a village life in Bangladesh, where over 80% of the population resides. We have a few selected villages for this purpose. Depending upon your interest we shall select the village. The villages that we visit are all within a 1-1½ hour drive from Dhaka.
On this trip you will experience first-hand the slow and unhurried pace of rural life of a simple community that has not significantly changed its rhythm over the centuries (except for the inevitable intrusion of modern technology here and there). We shall not only help you to understand the village life but we shall also help you to communicate with the villagers in the evening. During the day, if you are contented to be an observer, you will watch, or if you prefer to get closer and more involved, you can participate, in the normal activities of the villagers like agricultural work in the field, fishing, weaving or tending cattle. We shall arrange your accommodation in the house of your home stay family. Obviously, it will be very simple but surely there will be no mechanical sound to disturb your sleep. We shall however make sure that the basic necessities are provided for you.
In the following morning you will continue to experience village life in your own way. The accompanying guide will be there to assist you in all respects. After lunch you will drive back to Dhaka.

Price per adult : USD 100 , Price per child : USD 50
Economy Price per adult : USD 50, Price per Child: USD25
To operate this trip we need minimum 2 adults.

cruise on Meghna and overnight home stay
On the first day you will depart from Dhaka at around 08:00 am to sonargaon which was the Capital City (13th to 17th Century) after visiting folk arts museum and ruins panam city, guide will take you to board on decorated wooden boat to observe the island villages fisherman and farmer life style who are live there, you find fishing activities and Ganges dolphin during the cruise village from Dhaka at around 08:00 by reserved car/coach. We are offering this trip in order to introduce you to a village life in Bangladesh, where over 80% of the population resides. We have a few selected villages for this purpose. Depending upon your interest we shall select the village. The villages that we visit are all within a 1-1½ hour drive from Dhaka.
On this trip you will experience first- hand the slow and unhurried pace of rural life of a simple community that has not significantly changed its rhythm over the centuries (except for the inevitable intrusion of modern technology here and there). We shall not only help you to understand the village life but we shall also help you to communicate with the villagers in the evening. During the day, if you are contented to be an observer, you will watch, or if you prefer to get closer and more involved, you can participate, in the normal activities of the villagers like agricultural work in the field, fishing, weaving or tending cattle. We shall arrange your accommodation in the house of your home stay family. Obviously, it will be very simple but surely there will be no mechanical sound to disturb your sleep. We shall however make sure that the basic necessities are provided for you.
In the following morning you will continue to experience village life in your own way. The accompanying guide will be there to assist you in all respects. After lunch you will drive back to Dhaka.

3 days trip in Dhaka and beyond

Places to covered: Dhaka > Moinamoti archaeology > sonargaon oldest City > cruise on meghna > weaving village life, farmers life, river island fisherman life-style > paclaces.

Day-01: at around 08:00 am depart from Dhaka to sonargaon - the oldest city, which was the capital of Bengal from 13th - 17th century for sight seeing folklore museum and the Panam village. after brief sightseeing a cruise on mighty Meghna where you find many remote island village, we offer to discover those village of fisherman and farmer is very attractive different experience by foreignin traveller. the evening short drive to our home stay where your accommodation ready, on arrival check in before sleep a sighnificant folk musecal program will be arrange for you.

Day-02:On this trip you will experience first- hand the slow and unhurried pace of rural life of a simple community that has not significantly changed its rhythm over the centuries (except for the inevitable intrusion of modern technology here and there). We shall not only help you to understand the village life but we shall also help you to communicate with the villagers in the evening. During the day, if you are contented to be an observer, you will watch, or if you prefer to get closer and more involved, you can participate, in the normal activities of the villagers like agricultural work in the field, fishing, weaving factory or tending cattle. overnight stay in home stay cottage.

Day-03: : Depart from village home in the early morning for Moinamoti which is about 85 km southeast of Dhaka and well connected by road the journey will take two and half hours time. Upon arrival you will visit "War cemetery" where you can see the graveyard of the soldiers died in the Myanmar front during the World War-2. Drive to the Archeological camp where the Salbon Vihar and the Museum are located. Excavated Buddhist remains of 8th/9th century are dotted all the way along the north - south running Lalmai - Moinamoti - hill range.
From here the following adjacent sites you may also visit: Ananda Vihar, Charpatra Mura, Itakhola Mura, Rupban Mura, Kutila Mura and Triratna Stupa. Among these,the Ananda Vihara, the Charpatra Mura and the Kutila Mura are situated within the Moinamoti Cantonment are therefore, prior permission of the cantonment authorities is necessary for the visit. After lunch at Miami restaurant we will drive back to Dhaka.

price per person: USD. 150 ( Minimum 02 adults ) child - USD. 100
price per person: USD. 120 ( Minimum 04 adults ) child - USD. 80

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