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Travelling through
Bangladesh is cheap. Tipping is encouraged in most restaurants
frequented by foreigners, expect around 5%.
Whether its at the beautiful and serene beaches
of places like coxs' bazaar that stretch on forever, or a
boat journey through the winding, curving backwaters of a
Bangladeshi river, with its ancient towns and villages some
dating back more than 2000 years, and past maharajas palaces
of the previous centuries . It'll be an experience that will
undoubtably find a place which will provide you with the unforgetable
trip of a lifetime.
CLIMATE
The
climate in Bangladesh is tropical though it has a mild winter
through October to March and a hot and humid summer between
March and June. The rainy monsoon season is humid and warm
between June and October when it is prone to flooding.
POPULATION
The
estimated population of the country is 138million with around
a 2% growth rate. The main religions are Muslim 83% and Hindu
16%.
Lalbagh
Fort |
It
was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam,
son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. The fort was
the scene of bloody battle during the first war
of independence (1857) when 260 sepoys stationed
here backed by the people revolted against British
forces. Outstanding among the monuments of the
Lelbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady),
Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and Hammam of Nawab
Shaista Khan now housing a museum.
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On
the bank of the river Buriganga in Dhaka the pink
majestic Ahsan Manzil has been renovated and turned
into a museum recently. It is an example of the
nations r cultural heritage. It was the home of
the Nawab of Dhaka and a Silent [spectator to
many events. Today's renovated Ahsan Manzil is
a monument of immense historical beauty.
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Ahsan
Manzil Museum |
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National
Museum |
Centrally
located, the museum contains a large number of
interesting collections including sculptures and
paintings of the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods.
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COX'S
BAZAR |
Miles
of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves,
rare conch shells, colourful Pagodas, Buddisht
Temples and tribes, delightful sea-food - this
is Cox's Bazar, the rourist capital of Bangladesh,
having the world's longest unbroken (120 km.)
beach still unspoiled, sloping gently down to
the picturesque background of a chain of hills
covered with the wood of lovely dark and deep'
Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist
spots in the world
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Adinath
Temple is situated on the peak of the Moinak Hill
with the fascinating natural scenarios of Mohaskhali
island. This place is regarded as the holiest
place for the Hindu Community. ‘Shiva night’
is celebrated with befitting solemnity and excitement
in the month of Falgun every year.
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Adinath Temple |
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National
Museum |
Centrally
located, the museum contains a large number of
interesting collections including sculptures and
paintings of the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods.
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