Sundarbans
Located at about 320km. West of Dhaka. Here in the south, spread over an area of about 6000 sq. km. of delta swamps along the coastal belt of Khulna is the biggest mangrove forest, Sundarbans (beautiful forest) - the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. These dense mangrove forests are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. One find here tides flowing in two directions in the same creek and often tigers swimming across a river or huge crocodiles basking in the sun. Other wildlife in this region is cheetahs, spotted deer, monkeys, pythons, wild bears and hyenas.
The forest is accessible by river from Khulna and Mongla. There are rest houses for the visitors to stay and enjoy the unspoiled nature with all its charm and majesty. Spending some times inside the forest can be a rare treat for the lovers of nature. BPC offers package tours to Sundarbans.
Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That perhaps makes kuakata one of the world's unique beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and bathing there is as pleasant as is walking or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach-a sanctuary for migratory winter birds, a series of coconut trees, sandy beach of blue Bay, a feast for the eye. Forest, boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, fishing, towering cliffs, surfing waves everything here touches every visitor's heart. The unique customs and costumes of the 'Rakhyne' tribal families and Buddhist Temple of about hundred years old indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage, which are objects of great pleasure Kuakata is the place of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist communities. Innumerable devotees arrive here at the festival of 'Rush Purnima' and 'Maghi Purnima'. On these two days they take holy bath and traditional fairs are held here. All these additional offers to panoramic beauty make the beach more attractive to the visitors. One should visit Kuakata and discover the lovely grace of Bangladesh.
Located at about 320km. West of Dhaka. Here in the south, spread over an area of about 6000 sq. km. of delta swamps along the coastal belt of Khulna is the biggest mangrove forest, Sundarbans (beautiful forest) - the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. These dense mangrove forests are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. One find here tides flowing in two directions in the same creek and often tigers swimming across a river or huge crocodiles basking in the sun. Other wildlife in this region is cheetahs, spotted deer, monkeys, pythons, wild bears and hyenas.
The forest is accessible by river from Khulna and Mongla. There are rest houses for the visitors to stay and enjoy the unspoiled nature with all its charm and majesty. Spending some times inside the forest can be a rare treat for the lovers of nature. BPC offers package tours to Sundarbans.
Kaptai
Kaptai
is an upazila under Rangamati district. It is famous for
hydro-electric project. A panoramic man-made lake called Kaptai lake
(680-sq. km.) in the midst of hills has added to its beauty. A pleasant
and picturesque drive of 64 km. from Chittagong brings you to huge
expanse of emerald and blue water ringed with tropical forest. Only 3
km. from Kaptai along Chittagong road, lies the ancient Chit Morong
Buddhist temple having beautiful Buddhist statues.
Kuakata,
locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic
beauty spot on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli
union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30
km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district
headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. At Kuakata excellent combination
of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach, blue sky, huge expanse
of water of the Bay and evergreen forest in really eye-catching.
Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That perhaps makes kuakata one of the world's unique beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and bathing there is as pleasant as is walking or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach-a sanctuary for migratory winter birds, a series of coconut trees, sandy beach of blue Bay, a feast for the eye. Forest, boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, fishing, towering cliffs, surfing waves everything here touches every visitor's heart. The unique customs and costumes of the 'Rakhyne' tribal families and Buddhist Temple of about hundred years old indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage, which are objects of great pleasure Kuakata is the place of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist communities. Innumerable devotees arrive here at the festival of 'Rush Purnima' and 'Maghi Purnima'. On these two days they take holy bath and traditional fairs are held here. All these additional offers to panoramic beauty make the beach more attractive to the visitors. One should visit Kuakata and discover the lovely grace of Bangladesh.
Tamabil & Jaflong
Situated
amidst splendid panorama, Tamabil is a border outpost on
Sylhet-Shilong road, about 55 km. away from Sylhet town. Beside
enchanting views of the area one can also have a glimpse of the
waterfall across the border from Tamabil. Jaflong is also a scenic spot
nearby amidst tea gardens and rare beauty of rolling stones from
hills.
Mainamati
An
isolated low, dimpled range of hills, dotted -with more than 50
ancient Buddhist settlements of the 8th to 12th century A.D. known as
Mainamati-Laimai range are extended through the centre of the district
of Comilla.
Salban
Vihara, almost in the middle of the Mainamati-Lalmai hill range
consists of 115 cells, built around a spacious courtyard with cruciform
temple in the centre facing its only gateway complex to the north
resembling that of the Paharpur Monastery.
Kotila
Mura situated on a flaftened hillock, about 5 km north of Salban
Vihara inside the Comilla Cantonment are is picturesque Buddhist
establishment. Here three stupas are found side by side representing the
Buddhist "Trinity" or three jewels i.e. the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Charpatra
Mura is an isolated small oblong shrinesituated about 2.5 krn.
north-west of kotila Mura stupas. The only approach to the shrine is
from the East through agateway which leads to a spacious hall.
The
Mainamati site Museum has a rich and varied collection of copper
plates, gold and silver coins and 86 bronze objects. Over 150 bronze
statues havo been recovered mostly from the monastic cells, bronze
stupas, stone sculptures and hundreds of terracotta plaques each
measuring on an average of 9" higli and 8" to 12" wide. Mairiamati is
only 114 km. from Dhaka City and is just a day's trip by road on way to
Chittagong.
Cox's Bazar
Located
at a distance of 152 km. to the south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar is
the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world's longest unbroken
(120 km.) beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of
Bengal against the picturesque background of a chain of hill covered
with deep green forests, Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive
tourist spots in the world. Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs
surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples
and tribes, delightful seafood - these are specialties of Cox's
Bazar.
The
beach is good for bathing, sunbathing and swimming. The breath-taking
beauty of the sun-setting behind the waves of the sea is captivating.
Attractive local variety of cigars and handloom products of the Rakhyne
tribal families are good buys. Their unique customs and costumes
attract visitors.
Cox's
Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.
Visits to the fascinating picnic spot at Himchari, Teknaf, Buddhist
temple at Ramu and nearby island of Sonadia, St. Martin and Mohaskhali
are memorable experience of one's lifetime.
The
Aggameda Khyang, Cox's Bazar : Equally elaborate in plan, elevation
and decoration is the Aggameda Khyang near the entrance to the Cox's
Bazar town which nestles at the foot of a hill under heavy cover of a
stand of large trees. The main sanctuary-cum-monastery is carried on a
series of round timber columns, which apart from accommodating the
prayer chamber and an assembly hall, also is the repository of a large
of small bronze Buddha images-mostly of Burmese origin-- and some old
manuscripts. Beyond the main khyang to the south there is an elevated
wooden pavilion and a smaller brick temple with a timber and corrugated
metal root. Apart from bearing an inscription in Burmese over its
entrance the temple contains some large stucco and bronze Buddha
images.
Inani :
It is about 32 km. South of Cox's Bazar and just on the beach, with
the sea to the west and a background of steep hills to the east. Inani
casts a magic spell on those who step into that dreamland. It is only
half an hour's drive from Cox's Bazar and an ideal place for
Sea-bathing and picnic.
Himchari Hill Track
Himchari :
It is about 32 km. South of Cox's Bazar along the beach, a nice place
for picnic and shooting. The famous "Broken Hills" and waterfalls here
are rare sights.
