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Touring Bangladesh

Palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh

The country of Bangladesh is located in South Asia. Bangladesh is bordered by India and Burma. The climate is tropical and Bangladesh experiences a mild winter season in October through March. Recent census information places the population of Bangladesh at between 142 to 159 million people, making it the seventh most populated country in the world.

Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, and is well known the world over for its muslin and mosques. Dhaka is a fast developing city which mixes new with the old, and is the center of activities in Bangladesh. There are several hundred mosques in this city, with some of the most important being the Seven Domed Mosque, Star Mosque and the Chawkbazar Mosque. Along with mosques, there are also churches and temples that draw tourists in record numbers every year. The city is also home to the Dhaka Zoo, a National Park and the 1857 Memorial, Bahadur Shah Park, which was built in commemoration of the martyrs of the liberation against British rule.

Chittagong, makes an ideal vacation spot. It is the biggest international seaport and second largest city in Bangladesh. There are several places of interest to tour when visiting Chittagong. The Shrine of Bayazid Bostami, attracts hundreds of visitors and has a quaint pond out front that is home to hundreds of floating turtles. The World War II cemetery holds the remains of over seven hundred soldiers, it is a peaceful and well preserved landmark in the city. Perhaps the most famous attraction in Chittagong would have to be Sitakundu, which is the regions oldest temple and the only one to have actual footprints of Lord Buddha. There is a ten-day festival of Shiva Chaturdashi held in February, which attracts thousands of people who make the pilgrimage to celebrate.

Another place of interest is the valley of Hill Tract. The people who live in this area are mostly tribal, tourists find the way of tribal life fascinating. Tribal life is matriarchal, meaning the work-force consists of all women. The tribe is completely self-sufficient, they grow their own food, make their own clothing and live a very simple life. Each tribe has its own dialect, distinctive dress code and rituals. The tribal people are generally very hospitable and readily welcome tourists with an offering and a smile.

Sylhet, is known as the “land of two leaves and a bud”. Here tourists will find tea gardens, orange groves, rolling countryside and colorful tribesmen. This region is well known for its hospitality and craftsmanship. Srimangol is known as the tea capital of Bangladesh, and has over one-hundred and fifty tea gardens and has the three largest tea gardens in the world.

The country of Bangladesh is rich in archaeological wealth, though most of it is still unexplored. Paharpur, is one of the largest monastery south of the Himalayan Mountains. It is a small village five miles west of Jamalganji and has the remains of the largest known monastery. A 7th century archaeological dig unearthed the remains that covered an area of approximately 27 acres. There was a museum built on the site in 1956, that holds exhibits of the artifacts that have been recovered from the area. The findings are preserved by the Varendra Museum in Rajshahi.

Bangladesh has several areas that attract tourists from all over the world and is home to some very plush hotels. Guests can enjoy staying at Grand Azad Hotel Bangladesh, Pan Pacific Sonargon Bangladesh or the Grand Prince Hotel Dhaka. Whether traveling to Bangladesh to view the ancient runes, tour museums or tea gardens, going to Bangladesh offers visitors a chance to experience an area rich in history and culture, that so far has remained untainted by commercialization.