Arrival at Dhaka

(Meals Included: Dinner) Arrival at Dhaka International Airport. Meet & greet at the Terminal-2 and transfer by representative and guide to your pre-confirmed hotel of your choice. Your Bangladeshi adventure will begin with an orientation of the guide followed with lunch/dinner depending on flight arrival, at local a restaurant or the hotel.Overnight at Hotel. Dhaka is more than 1500 years old city, and became capital of the country in 1608 under the Mughal rule. During ancient and medieval periods the city was known to the world for its unique product, the Muslin – the finest fabric ever produced in the world. As the capital of Bangladesh it has grown into a bustling city of trades and commerce, cultural and sport activities, vibrating with full of life. The city has two parts – the old part and the new part. The old part is known as the Old Dhaka, which developed during the Mughal period. With the happy blending of the old and new architectural trends, traditions and modernization, Dhaka has been expanding so fast since the independence of Bangladesh in 1971. At present about 15 million people live in the city. Now the city of Dhaka is filled with history, tradition and culture. It has endless numbers of activities, attractions accommodations and business opportunities.

Dhaka

(Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Buffet breakfast at hotel and full day sightseeing covering Sadarghat River Front, located in the southern part of Dhaka, on the river Burignaga, is one of the most dynamic places in Dhaka. Here, the Sadarghat Lunch Terminal is one of the largest river ports in the world. About 200 large and small passenger launches (motorized boats) depart and arrive at the terminal every day. According to the officials at the terminal, 30,000 people, in average, use the terminal for departure and arrival every day. At this place the scene of hundreds of country boats laden with passengers and merchandise crossing the river is fascinating, Ahsan Manjil(Pink Palace) -Ahsan Manzil is one of the most significant architectural monuments of Bangladesh. It was built in 1872 in the style of Indo-Saracen Revival architecture on the bank of the river Buriganga. Also known as the Pink Palace for its color, the two-storied building stands on a raised platform of one meter. The lofty dome of the palace stands 27.13m above the ground. Once the residential palace of the Nabob of Dhaka, its now houses a splendid museum, which gives a good insight into the luxurious life-style of the past Nabobs of Dhaka,Lalbagh fort-It is an old Mughal fort in the southwestern part of Dhaka City. The construction of the fort was commenced in 1678 by a Mughal prince, Muhammad Azam. The fort, with its three gateways, is a combination of three buildings: the Diwan-i-Aam or Audience Hall with a HamamKhana or Turkish bath downstairs, the Tomb of PariBibi and the mosque. The fort covers 18 acres of land. Lunch at local restaurant. Later Liberation War Museum and Parliament House (outside). Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Khulna-Mongla-Sundarbans(on board cruise)

(Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Buffet breakfast at Hotel. Begin the day visiting shrimp farming project in Bagerhat and head towards the Monglaghat and begin your enchanting journey thru Mangrove forest of ‘Sundarbans’ stopping along the way at Karamjal mangrove forest area and capturing unique way of catching fish by otters (Bhondar)(http://tinyurl.com/nl5qewo) . Lunch on board and enjoy the landscape of terrain of Sundarbans. Dinner and overnight on Board. The Sundarbans is a natural region in the Bengal region comprising Eastern India and Bangladesh. It is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sundarbans covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres (3,900 sq mi) of which 60 percent is in Bangladesh with the remainder in India. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Sundarbans isthe world largest mangrove forest. Housing a diverse array of flora and fauna the Sundarbans is home to at least 78 different species of mangroves. Located at the mouth of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers between India and Bangladesh, its forest and waterways support a wide range of' fauna including a number of species threatened with extinction. The mangrove habitat supports the single largest population of tigers in the world which have adapted to an almost amphibious life, being capable of swimming for long distances and feeding on fish, crab and water monitor lizards.

Sundarbans-Khulna(50 km approx.)

(Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Breakfast at board and disembark from vessel and proceed to Khulna. En-route visit Sixty Dome Mosque (ShaitGombuj Mosque)-The Sixty Dome Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a mosque in Bangladesh, the largest in that country from the Sultanate period. It has been described as "the most impressive Muslim monuments in the whole of the Indian subcontinent. The construction of the mosque was started in 1442 and it was completed in 1459.The mosque was used for prayer purposes, Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali, 9 dome mosque-The Nine Dome Mosque is a historic mosque in Bagerhat, Bangladesh. It was built in the fifteenth century by a Mughal general on orders from Babur himself and supervised later on by Humayun. The Nine Dome Mosque is located to the west of the takurdighi tank and built in the 15th century, it is close to Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb and transfer to Hotel.If the time permits, engross yourself in the evening with mystic folk songs ‘Baul’(mostly performed by hermits who are followers of Sufism) or Gazirgaan (the songs of the wood cutters and honey collectors of the Sundarbans forest)(http://tinyurl.com/nu6aq8a), if available.Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Dhaka-Srimangal(around 175 km 4hours drive)

(Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Buffet breakfast at hotel and proceed to Srimangal. On the way stop few interesting places. On arrival at Srimangal visit Lawachara rain forest-A part of the famous Hollywood film “Around the World in 80 Days” shot in this forest, is a major national park and nature reserve in Bangladesh. The park is located at KamalganjUpazila, Maulvi Bazar District in the north eastern region of the country. The land was declared a national park by the Bangladesh government. Also visitKhasia tribal village. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Srimangal.

Srimangal-Dhaka

(Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner) After buffet breakfast at hotel proceed to Dhaka. On arrival at Dhaka visit very interesting BenaroshiPolli(http://tinyurl.com/p9mf5y4) Handloom Heritage (Banarasi saris are made of finely woven silk and are decorated with intricate design. Their special characteristics are intricate intertwining floral and foliate motifs. The saris are often part of a bride's outfit. Depending on the intricacy of its designs and patterns, a sari can take from 15 days to a month and sometimes up to six months to complete. Banarasi saris are mostly worn by women on important occasions such as when attending a wedding and are expected to be complemented by the woman's best jewellery. Sometimes the saris are embroidered to improve their gorgeous look. The sarees manufactured here are not only supplied to all districts of Bangladesh but also exported to India, Pakistan, Srilanka, China, America and other countries of the world. About 10 to 15 thousand weavers are involved in Mirpur BenarasiSharee Industries where the sharees are designed, hand woven and marketed locally by traditional weavers and traders for generations. The Jacquard loom use punched card s which control the weaving, enabling workmen to produce the most beautiful patterns in a style. The punch cards are rectangular with holes punched in them. The hooks and needles used in weaving are guided by these holes in the cardboard. Any image can be embodied into a chain of punched cards and woven by the Jacquard loom.)in Mirpur. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel in Dhaka.