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Sylhet Tourist Places to Visit in Sylhet, Bangladesh, Asia

Sylhet is a metropolitan city located in Sylhet District of Sylhet Division, Bangladesh. Sylhet is placed on the banks of River Surma at an altitude of 35 meters. Sylhet is located about 248 km northwest of national capital Dhaka.

Sylhet is located between latitude 24°53′52″ in the north and longitude 91°52′17″ in the east and is bounded by Netrokona District in the west, Indian states of Tripura to the south, Assam towards east and Meghalaya on the north. Sylhet has a humid subtropical climate.

Sylhet is considered as one of the highly emerging cities in the country houses several big shopping malls, star hotels and apartments. Sylhet is also home to one Special Economic Zone. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Sylhet Engineering College are the prime educational institutions at Sylhet.

 

History of Sylhet:

Before the Independence of India, Sylhet was the part of India and after the Independence Sylhet was merged with Pakistan. During Bangladesh Liberation War in 1970 Sylhet contributed well.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Sylhet:

The Muslim natives of Sylhet celebrate Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha with great enthusiasm. Raspurnima, Jhulan Jatra and Roth Jatra are the major festivals celebrated by the Hindus citizens of Sylhet. Pohela Baishakh is a Bengali New Year celebrated all over the country including Sylhet.

Sylhet is full of shopping malls, restaurants and markets. Bluewater, Sylhet Millenium, Sylhet Plaza, Shukria Marke and Al-Hamra Shopping City are the prominent shopping malls in Sylhet. Also the city houses few handicrafts and textiles stores.

Other than Desi Food corners, Sylhet is home to Agra Restaurant, Chinese and Thai food restaurants. Shatkora is a special type of citrus fruit mainly used in non vegetarian dishes of meat and fish.

 

Connectivity to Sylhet:

Higher majority of peoples use cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, buses and mini-buses to move within the city because these are very good for journey and rent. There are regular bus services available at Sylhet City Bus Stand to Dhaka, Chittagong and other major cities of the country.

There are two railway stations at Sylhet namely Sylhet New Railway Station and Sylhet Old Railway Station located 2 km and 2.5 km away from the centre of Sylhet City respectively.

Sylhet has its own airport named as M.A.G Osmani Airport placed 9 km away from the heart of Sylhet City.

 

Places to see in Sylhet:

Lawacherra Rain Forest:

Lawacherra Rain Forest is considered as one of the major forest in the country. Asia’s one Chloroform tree is located in the forest and also the forest is home to deer, leopard, wild chicken, squirrel, and python.

 

Sree Mangal:

Sree Mangal is widely popular for largest tea gardens of the globe. Also houses tea research institute and most of the tea estates of the country. Sree Mangal is popularly called as the tea capital of Bangladesh.

 

Joinpur:

Joinpur is one of the regions of Sylhet District located 4 km away from the centre of Sylhet City. Bhairav temple and Sri Mahalakshmi temple are the prime attractions of Joinpur.

 

The list of other tourist places present near Sylhet is as follows:

• Madhabkunda
• Tilagor
• Kean Bridge
• Al Amjad’s Clock
• Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
• Shah Jalal Dargah
• Osmani International Airport

 

Best time to visit Sylhet:

During the months of winter season is the ideal time to visit Sylhet.

 

Accommodation options in Sylhet:

Hotels at Sylhet known for their top hospitality services with variety foods at reasonable prices and the best hotels in Sylhet are:

• Hotel Panama
• Hotel Rose View
• Hotel Hilltown
• Hotel Golden City
• Nirvana Inn
• Hotel Green
• Hotel Supreme
• Hotel Palash
• Hotel Western
• Hotel Anurag
• Hotel Al-Amin
• Hotel Garden’s Inn
• Hotel Firdous

Places to Visit in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, Asia

Sirajganj is a town located between 24°27′ north latitude and 89°45′E east longitude in Sirajganj District of Rajshahi Division in Bangladesh. It is situated about 151 kms northwest of national capital Dhaka and about 473 kms away from Chittagong city. Sirajganj is positioned at a height of 16 meters above the mean level of sea. The total area of Sirajganj District is 2,497.92 sq. km.

Sirajganj District includes 15 wards and 52 mohallas. Jamuna, Baral, Ichamati, Karatoya and Phuljuri are the major rivers flowing through Sirajganj District. Sirajganj is very famous for jute industries.

Sirajganj District houses numerous best educational institutions namely Ullapara Science College, Fuljore Degree College, Ghorachara High School and Chandaikona M.L High School.

 

History of Sirajganj:

Sirajganj was a small town of Pabna District during British rule in India when Bangladesh was the part of India. Before the earthquake in 1897, Sirajganj was home to most numbers of jute mills in Bengal Division.

 

Food and Shopping in Sirajganj:

Sweet items like Ras Malai, Rasgulla and Mishti Doi are very famous in the regions of Sirajganj. The popular non vegetarian dishes of Sirajganj are Bhorta, Biryan and Egg curry. Also the town houses many Indian and Chinese food corners along with several desi food centres.

Sirajganj Town is home to few handicraft product centres and archeological shops. Recently, some modern cloth showrooms, electric and electronic companies have spread all over Sirajganj Town.

 

Connectivity to Sirajganj:

Sirajganj is well connected with Dhaka and other major cities of the country through road and railway transport. There are plenty of government and private organizations buses available at Sirajganj Town Bus Stand to reach nearby regions.

Jamuna Bridge East Railway Station is important railway station among the surrounding regions of Sirajganj situated about 30 kms away from Sirajganj town centre. The distance between Sirajganj and its nearest airport ‘Shahjalal International Airport’, Dhaka is about 128 km. Taxis, Autos and Jeeps are easily accessible at Sirajganj town to reach airport and railway station at reasonable rent.

 

Tourist places near Sirajganj:

Jamuna Bridge:

Jamuna Bridge is one of the prime attractions of Sirajganj. Jamuna River flows with full water during the monsoon season. Watching the heavy water flow of Jamuna River provides great feel to the eyes of tourists.

 

Varendra Research Museum:

Varendra Research Museum is a historical museum situated in the heart of Rajshahi City. The library of the museum has a collection of 6000 manuscripts in different languages and 22,000 printed books and periodicals. The museum is placed about 124 km away from Sirajganj Town.

 

Baldha Garden:

Baldha Garden occupies an area of 3.15 acres situated in Wari Region of Dhaka and about 150 km away from Sirajganj. This garden was formed by Narenda Narayan Chawdhury and the garden is home to more than 672 species of plants.

 

Other tourist attractions near Sirajganj include:

• Hazrat Shah Mokhdum
• Shahid Qumruzzaman Central Park and Zoo
• Horagram
• Kazihata
• Ranibazar
• Kadirganj
• Fantasy Kingdom Amusement Park
• Dhaka Zoo
• Dhakeshwari Temple

 

Best time to visit Sirajganj:

From the beginning of November to the end of March is the ideal time to visit Sirajganj, when the weather is completely in favor of tourists.

 

Accommodation Options near Sirajganj:

Sirajganj houses several budgeted hotels and few star hotels. Due to this one can prefer the best star hotels at Dhaka (150 km from Sirajganj) for quality hospitality services. The prominent hotels in Sirajganj, Dhaka and other nearby regions are:

• Hotel Naz Garden
• Hotel Sies Ta
• Shapla Hotel
• Hotel Saudia
• Janata Hotel
• Taj Hotel
• Bhai Bhai Hotel
• Star Hotel
• Bismillah Hotel
• Shobed Ali Hotel
• Hotel Purbani International Ltd
• Royal Park

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Sandwip, Bangladesh, Asia

Sandwip also written as ‘Sandvip’ is an island as well as sub district located in Chittagong District in Bangladesh. It is situated between 22°29′ north latitude and 91°29′ east longitude. The length of Sandwip Island is 50 km and the width is 5 to 15 km. Sandwip Sub District is spread over an area of 762.42 sq. km.

Sandwip Sub District houses eighteen wards, sixty two Mahallas, thirty four villages and the population is more than 350,000. Sandwip island is bordered by Sitakunda and Mirsharai in the east, Meghna estuary towards west, Companiganj to the north and Bay of Bengal towards south.

Agriculture is the main economy source of Sandwip. Jute, potato, betel leaf, betel nut, sugarcane, Radish, cauliflower, sweet potato, corundum, watermelon, mango and Jackfruit are the vegetables and fruits vastly grown by the natives.

 

History of Sandwip:

There are several theories about the origin of name Sandwip, one theory states, that Sandwip got its name from European word “Sandheap” and another one states that, Sandwip named in the memorial of renowned Bakhorganj person Mr. Beverage’s Shom Dwip.

The famous King Delwar Khan ruled Sandwip for a very long time. Also it witnessed the rule of Portuguese during the period of 17^th century and British until India’s Independence.

 

Culture, Food of Sandwip:

Non vegetarian food items are very famous in Sandwip region. The staple foods of Sandwip natives include rice, mutton and fish. Due to the presence of tourist destinations, there are numerous seafood corners, Chinese restaurants and motels started operations all over Sandwip.

Lungi and Shirt are the general wears of the gents and Saree is usual dress code of the women of Sandwip. Also Sandwip houses numerous cultural centres, temples, mosques and churches.

 

Connectivity to Sandwip:

Sandwip is an island covered with full of water all the sides because of this, see is the only way to reach major cities of the country. One can choose boat to reach Dhaka from Sandwip. Auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and jeeps are the best options to move within Sandwip.

Sitakund Municipality Bus Station and Sitakunda Railway Station are the nearest bus station and railway station to Sandwip respectively. Sandwip has its own airport well connected with Dhaka Airport and Chittagong Airport.

 

Places to see near Sandwip:

Sandwip Beach:

Sandwip Beach is a best weekend picnic spot attracts beach lovers from surrounding regions of Sandwip. There are few small cold drink shops, food corners located in the vicinity of beach.

 

Patenga Beach:

Patenga beach is a top tourist destination in Chittagong located about 22 kms away from Chittagong City centre. It is situated in the vicinity of Shah Amanat International Airport and Butterfly Park.

 

Heritage Park:

Heritage Park is a beautiful park situated in Chittagong City. It includes the buildings models of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, National Memorial of Savar, Paharpur Monastery and Lalbagh Fort.

 

The list of other tourist attractions near Sandwip includes:

• Foy’s Lake
• Chittagong Ethnological Museum
• Saint Martin Island
• Dulahazra Safari Park
• Inani Beach
• Cox’s Bazar Beach
• Nijhum Island

 

Ideal time to visit Sandwip:

From September to January is the ideal time to visit Sandwip.

 

Accommodation options in Sandwip:

Sandwip houses few luxury hotels, so to enjoy luxury hospitality services tourist can choose the hotels at Chittagong City. The best hotels in Sandwip and Chittagong City are as follows:

• The Peninsula Chittagong
• Hotel Shaibal
• Well Park
• Hotel Eastern View
• Grand Park Hotel
• Hotel Tower Inn International Ltd
• Hotel Lord’s Inn
• Avenue Hotel & Suites
• Asian SR Hotel
• Hotel Agrabad
• Hotel Saint Martin Ltd
• Hotel Favour Inn International

Places to Visit in Rangpur, Bangladesh, Asia

Rangpur is a prominent city situated in Rangpur District of Rangpur Division in Bangladesh. It is located about 312 km northwest of Dhaka City, the national capital of Bangladesh. On 16^th December 1769, Rangpur was announced as the administrative headquarters of Rangpur District.

Rangpur Municipality was established in the year 1869 and is considered as one of the ancient municipalities in the country. Rangpur City is located between 25°44′ N latitude and 89°15′ E longitude and is placed at an altitude of 34 meters.

Rangpur District has an area of 2,307.78 sq. km. and shares its borders with Kurigram District in the east, Gaibandha District to the south, Nilphamari District on the north and Dinajpur District towards west.

Rangpur houses the headquarters of several private and government banks, insurance companies and educational institutions. Rice, jute, wheat, tobacco, potato are the major agricultural products grown by the farmers of Rangpur.

 

History of Rangpur:

Renowned Mughal Empire ruled Rangpur for a very long period. The places in Rangpur namely Mughalbasa and Mughalhat were founded by Mughal Empire. Also Rangpur witnessed the rule of British East India Company.

 

Culture and Shopping in Rangpur:

Rangpuri Language is a widely spoken language in Rangpur Division and also the natives speak other major languages like Bahe Bangla, Anchalit Bangla, Kamta and Polia.

Municipal Super Market is one of the major shopping complexes in Rangpur. Tourists can buy Rangpur’s Satranji handloom carpets at shopping complex located in Station Road of Rangpur. Also the city houses numerous branded cloth showrooms and retail outlets.

 

Connectivity to Rangpur:

Cycle rickshaws, Auto Rickshaws, Buses, Mini-Buses and Cars are the primary modes of transportation serving in Rangpur City. There are regular bus services available to Dhaka and Chittagong at Rangpur City Bus Stand. Air conditioned and non-air conditioned bus services are run by the government and private bus organizations at Rangpur.

The major cities trains are easily accessible at Rangpur Railway Station located 3 km away from the city centre. The distance between Rangpur and Saidpur Airport is about 42 kms.

 

Visitor magnetisms in Rangpur:

 

Tajhat Palace:

Tajhat Palace is one of the prime attractions of Rangpur City situated in Tajhat. It was a residence of a former zamindar and has been converted into a museum in the year 2004. It contains Blackstone Hindu carvings, coins and pictures of Mughal period. The building of the palace was designed with beautiful Mughal architecture.

 

Town Hall:

Town Hall is a cultural centre located in the heart of Rangpur City. Cultural events organized in this red colored Town Hall monthly.

 

Shyampur:

Shyampur is one of the regions of Rangpur District well known for Shyampur Sugar Mills Limited and several fabulous tourist destinations.

 

Rangpur Central Zoo:

Rangpur Central Zoo is situated east side of Hunuman-Tola road in Rangpur City. It was built by President Ershad during 19th century and is home to African lion, hippopotamus, Black Panther, Bengal tiger, rhinoceros, a leopard, spotted deer and other Bangladeshi wild animals.

 

Keramotia Mosque:

Keramotia Mosque is located in the vicinity of Rangpur court. The outer structure of the mosque is a great treat to the eyes of the visitors. The mosque was constructed with blend of Mughal and local beautiful craft.

 

Other tourist attractions in Rangpur include:

• Teesta Barage
• Bhinno Jogot
• Pairabondh
• Mithapukura Mosque
• Kellaband Mosque
• Pirgacha Landlord House
• Chicli vata

 

 

Best time to visit Rangpur:

From the beginning of October to the end of February is the ideal time visit Rangpur.

 

Accommodation Options in Rangpur:

The top facilities available in Rangpur hotels include doctor on call, air ticket booking and pick up and drop facility to airport. The prominent luxury and budgeted hotels located in Rangpur are listed below:

• Hotel North View
• Khalek Hotel
• Mithu Hotel
• Chadima Hotel
• Park View Residential Hotel
• Grand Hotel Moar
• Noor Hotel
• Nurani Hotel and Restaurant
• Sagorica Hotel
• Sha Amanat
• Golden Tower
• Hotel Tilotoma