Friday, January 3, 2014

Chittagong Hill Tracts Tour



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RANGAMATI TRIP

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Rangamati– the most picturesque place of Bangladesh. It’s rare scenic beauty and unspoiled tribal life is just 77 km from Chittagong. It will be interesting to cruise on emerald blue water of Kaptai Photo1842Lake (1630 sq. km). The hill tracts are inhabited by fourteen groups of indigenous people who are equally colorful. Each group has each own language, rich tradition and attractive customs. The peach loving, friendly and extremely hospitable people will welcome you to their own land.Bandarban- is the roof of Bangladesh and living places of many varieties of ethnic people who are different rest of the flat areas. Total 12 communities groups stay In Bandarban. Each tribe has each distinctive rites, rituals and dress.They have each culture and languages. You can visit tourist spot and indigenous villages.
Tracts. The town is located at 22°37’60N 92°12’0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).
It’s Rangamati   is the Administrative Headquarter of Rangamati Hill District in the Chittagong Hill a travel destination of Bangladesh that is known as “ LakeCity ”.
Rangamati is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday destination because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes(Chakma, Marma)etc,2012-03-21 10.43.35
Its flora and fauna, tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists, the attractions of Rangamati are numerous. Tribal life, fishing, speed boat cruising, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.
Hanging Bridge : Hanging Bridge ( Jhulonto Bridge in Bengali) is the landmark icon of Rangamati. It’s a popular tourist spot and a must go destination.
Hanging-Bridge-Kaptai Lake :KaptaiLake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.
Tribal Museum : The only TribalCulturalMuseum in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical tradition. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms and ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze and other metals, musicalinstruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life etc.
•  Open: Saturday- Thursday, 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Closed: Friday & Public Holidys. Admission is free.

Rangamati Tour (3 nights / 2 days)

What to See: Cruise on Kaptai Lake, Shovolong water falls; Hanging Bridge, Chakma King Palace, Pagodas, tribal life style and Indigenous village..
Price per person: BDT.  11,500
Price includes:
  • Permission.
  • Accommodation twin shating basis in parjatan hotel.08
  • A/c bus Tickets (Dhaka-Rangamati-Dhaka).
  • Sight-seeing by local transport.
  • Kaptai Lake Cruise
  • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner, Tea/Coffee & water.
  • Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
  • Personal expense & Gratuities.
Note: We need minimum 4 adults to run this tour.

Indigenous dance
Rangamati & Bandarban tour (4 Days) US$ 400
Price includes:
  • Air Tickets (Dhaka-Chittagong-Dhaka).
  • Ac Car for (Chittagong Airport-Rangamati-Bandarban-Chittagong Airpotr) Transfer.
  • Chander Gari ( Car ) for Nilgiri, Chimbuk & Shailopropat.
  • Ac Accommodation twin sharing basis.
  • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Tea/Coffee & Water.
  • Entry fee
  • Tour Guide.
Price excludes:
  • Personal expense & Gratuities.
Note: We need minimum 4 adults to run this tour. 

BANDARBAN  TREKKING TOUR

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Murang Village, Bandarban
Murang Village, Bandarban
The hill tracts are comprised of three districts: Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachari. They are primarily populated by people from different indigenous groups. Most of the hill tracts is hilly. Even though the heights of these hills are not much, it is very different from the rest of the flat country.
About half of the ethnic group population are Chakma, and most of the remainder are Marma and Tipera. Among the ten much smaller groups (Murung, Tengchangya, Khumi, Lushai, Pankhu, Bhom, Mogh, Kuki and Reang), the Murung stand out as being the most ancient inhabitants of this area. Each of these tribes have very distinctive rites, rituals and dress; the Chakma woman, for example, all wear indigo and red-striped Sarongs. They have also  own language and cultural pattern.
Banderban is the roof of Bangladesh located at Chittagong hill tracts where living verities of ethnic people who are different rest of the flat areas. Different of Tribes living in the Bandarban district. Each tribe has its distinctive rites, rituals and dress. Each tribe also has its own language and cultural pattern. A lot to see in Bandarban offer you to visit Tribal people life style, Shaila propat, Bogha lake, water fall, King palace, Meghla, Tribal weaving, Buddhist Stupa,Museum,Bhum tribal village, Chimbuk and The three highest peak of Bangladesh- Tahjin dong (4632 ft) , keokradong and maudak mual is located in Bandarban. Its best place for unique experience to one tribal village to another tribal village through magical landscape.
bandarban-paddies-bangladesh_46130_990x742HOW TO GET THERE
There are several public bus companies operating the service directly between Dhaka and Bandarban. But most of these companies have non air conditioned bus. The other options to go to Bandarban includes taking a train to Chittagong or fly to Chittagong or take an air conditioned bus to Chittagong and from there transfer to Bandarban. It is around 2-3 hours drive from Chittagong to Bandarban.
NECESSARY PERMISSION
All foreign nationals travelling to Bandarban are required to obtain a official permission prior to entering the Bandarban town. This permission is obtained from the District Commissioner’s office at Bandarban. We, PathFriend Tour Operator take care of the necessary paper work for the foreign guests staying at Bandarban for a charge of BDT 500/person for their permission.
IMPORTANT FACTS
Nilgiri-Bandarban-BangladeshAll the tourists travelling to the Bandarban are requested to respect the local tradition and social rules at all time. They are also requested to take permission before taking any photographs of the local indigenous people.
The entire hill tracts region is prone to malaria and all the guests are strongly advised to wear full sleeve clothes and to use insect repellent lotion especially during the evening and early morning. During the monsoon season leaches are commonly seen in the area and the guests are advised to wear proper footwear and to use socks to help avoid their bite.
Note: In our package all includes without personal expense and tips.
BANDARBAN HILL TRACTS PRICE PER PERSON IN BANGLADESHI TAKA
 TO AREA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DURATIONS
001BANDARBAN BY NON A/C BUS hills, trekking & tribal life17,50012,00011,00010,5009,5009,000 8,500 3DAYS/3NIGHT
002BANDARBAN BY TRAIN/BUS/CAR hills, trekking & tribal life25,500 17,000 15,000 13,000 `12,50011,500 11,000 2DAYS/1NIGHT
003BANDARBAN BY AIR & CAR hills, trekking & tribal life 40,500 29,000 25,00024,000 22,500 22,000 21,5003DAYS/2NIGHTS
004BANDARBAN BY AIR & CAR bogalake, keocradong, nilachal, temple & tribal life 62,000 36,000 33,000 30,000 28,000 25,000 23,0004DAYS/3NIGHTS
Bandarban Trekking Tour   by air & car      ( 6 days / 5 Nights )       Price per person in US$ 500       (minimum 4 adults)
COX’S BAZaAR & ST. MARTIN
Beaches & Islands
Cox’s Bazar lies approximately 150 kilometers south of Chittagong. The beach, with a gentle slope to the Bay of Bengal, stretches over a length of nearly 120 kilometers and is claimed to be the longest continuous natural beach in the world. Even without the silvery sands, surfing waves and rare conch shells, Cox’s Bazar also offers variety of indigenous groups, numerous Buddhist temples and a bustling early morning fish market.
A day trip to Moheshkhali or Sonadia, the deltaic islands nestled among the gentles waves of Bay of Bengal also can be of interest. Teknaf, which is the southernmost tip of mainland Bangladesh and from there one can easily go to the only coral island of Bangladesh, the Saint Martin.
Few kilometers east of Sundarbans, is the small town Kuakata which is also very popular among the Bangladeshi tourists for the beautiful beach over there.
If you are visiting Bangladesh for a short time and want to relax close to the sea and enjoy the sun, then Cox’s Bazar and the islands close by is a great escape for you.
HOW TO GET THERE
Cox’s Bazar town has a domestic airport and at the moment regular flights between Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar is available. Good quality air conditioned public bus service is also available between Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka. It is recommended to reserve a vehicle if you are to travel to Saint Martin’s island from Cox’s Bazar as the bus service between these two places are not very good.








Beaches & Islands

PER PERSON PRICE IN B’DESH TK.

TO

Area / period

1234567DURATIONS
Cox’s Bazar by roadthe longest beach30000190001850018000175001700016500
Cox’s Bazar by airthe longest beach42500295002850028000275002700026500
Cox’s Bazar with St. Martincxb,  ramu, teknaf & st. martins53500325002950029000285002800027500
Cox’s Bazar with Teknafcxb, maheshkhali, ramu & teknaf57000345002750027000265002600025500
St. Martin Islandcoral island1150010500105001000010000100009500


What to see:
Sea beach, Himchari- inani beach; Moheskhali Island, Burmese  market in Teknaf, Saint Martin Island and living coral experience in cheera dwip.
Price includes:
§  A/C Accommodation twin share basis.
§  Air Tickrts one way ( Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar or Cox’s Bazar- Dhaka )
§  A/C Bus one way
§  Sight-seeing by car, Boat & Local transport.
§  Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Tea/Cofee & Water.
§  English speaking Tour Guide.

Price excludes:
§  Personal expense & Gratuities. 





PRICE LIST

Path Friend Price List                                   PER PERSON PRICE IN BDT.
TitleArea
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 or more
1Half day city tourold dhaka / 4 h
5500
3000
2500
2500
2200
2000
1800
2Full day city tourmost of dhaka city / 8 h
8500
4500
4000
4000
3800
3500
3300
3Half day Museum tourmuseums in around maincity / 4 h
5500
3000
2500
2200
2000
1800
1800
4Full day Museum tourmost of the museums / 8 h
8500
4500
4000
4000
3700
3500
3000
5Half day shopping tourmain shopping centers / 4 h
5500
3000
2500
2000
1800
1500
1500
6Full day shopping tourcovering more shopping areas / 8 h
8000
4500
4000
3500
3200
3000
2800
7Sonargaon Trippanam village, folklore museum / 7-8 h
8500
4500
4000
4000
3500
3500
3000
8Full day r/c tourriver cruising / 8-10 h
9000
5000
4500
4000
4000
3800
3500
9Full day s/s & r/c tourold city + river cruise / 8-10 h
9000
5000
5000
4500
4000
4000
3800
10Comilla Moinamotibuddist archeological site / 10
10000
6500
5500
5000
4500
4000
4000
11Pottery tripartisans of bengal & pottery / 7-8 h
10000
6500
5500
5000
4500
4000
3500
12Pubail  Retreatcountryside / 8 h
9500
6000
5200
4600
4500
4400
4000
13Padma Resortriverside beauty / 8 hours
9500
6000
5500
5000
4500
4400
4000
14Manikgonjold palace and countryside / 8 h
10000
6000
5000
4500
4000
3500
3200
15Half day Photography TourShadarghat Riverfront / 4 h
5500
3000
2500
2000
2000
2000
xxxx
16Half day Photography TourKawran Bazar / 4 h
4000
2500
2200
2000
1800
1600
xxxx
17Savarnational martyrs monument / 4-5 h
6000
4000
3500
3000
2500
2200
2000
*Light lunch (Bengali Style) in local restaurant is included in all our full day sightseeing trips.
*Payment of minimum 2 adults is necessary to book any exclusive half day or full day sightseeing tour.

OVERNIGHT TOURS

PER PERSON PRICE IN BDT.

toattractions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 or more
18Village home stayexperiencing the village life
17500
10500
9500
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
19Pubail  Retreatbreakaway from city life
19000
12000
11000
10500
10000
9500
8500
20Manikgonjbreakaway from city life
20000
11500
10500
9500
8500
7500
7000
21Srimongal by train 2days/1nighttea plantation, rain forest & tribal
20000
12000
11000
8500
8000
7000
6500
22Srimongal by Car 2days/1nighttea plantation, rain forest & tribal
28000
15000
12500
11000
1000
9500
9000
23Rajshahi & Puthia 2days/1nightarcheology, silk & landscape
25000
16000
15000
13000
12000
11500
10500
24Otter Fishing Villagetraditional fishing by otters
22500
14500
12500
11000
10500
10000
9500
25Kushtia by cartagor’s lodge and lalon’s shrine
23500
16000
15000
13000
12000
11500
10500

LONGER PACKAGE TOURS

PER PERSON PRICE IN BDT.

toattractions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 or more
26Srimongal by train 3days/2nightstea plantation, rain forest & tribal
25000
15000
14000
12000
11500
11000
10500
27Srimongal by car 3days/2nightstea plantation,water fall rain forest & tribal
35000
19000
18000
16000
15000
13500
12500
28Sylhet & Srimongal by air 3days/2nightstamabil, jaflong & water fall
40500
28000
26000
23500
21500
19500
18500
29Sylhet & Srimongal by train 3days/2nightstamabil, jaflong & water fall
36000
23000
21000
18000
16000
15000
14000
30Sylhet by train 3days/2nightssylhet, tamabil & jaflong
20000
13000
12000
11000
10000
9500
9000
31Bandarban by non a/c direct bus 3days/2nightshills, trekking & tribal life
17500
11500
11000
10500
9500
9000
8500
32Bandarban ,Boga Lake, Keokradong by train/bus & car 4days/3nightshills, trekking & tribal life
40500
22500
22000
21000
20000
18000
17000
33Bandarban by air & car 3days/2nightshills, trekking & tribal life
45500
25500
24000
23000
22500
22000
21500
34North Bengal 3days/2nightsarcheology, heritage & culture
44500
24000
22000
17000
16500
15500
14500
35North Bengal4days/3nightsarcheology, heritage & culture
48000
25000
24000
22000
20000
18000
17000
36Cox’s Bazar by roadthe longest beach
30000
19000
18500
18000
17500
17000
16500
37Cox’s Bazar by airthe longest beach
42500
29500
28500
28000
27500
27000
26500
38Cox’s Bazar with St. Martincxb,  ramu, teknaf & st. martins
53500
32500
29500
29000
28500
28000
27500
39Cox’s Bazar with Teknafcxb, maheshkhali, ramu & teknaf
57000
34500
27500
27000
26500
26000
25500
40St. Martin Islandcoral island
23500
13500
12500
11000
10000
10000
9500
41Sunamganj-wetlandsbird watching & haor
44000
25000
23000
21000
21000
21000
xxxx
42Rocket Steamerpaddle steamer & world heritage site
26000
17000
16000
15000
14000
14000
xxxx
All our trips offer 25% general discount for children under 11 years old.
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