Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Spectacular Bangladesh -- Paharpur Buddhist Monastery :



A tourist attraction of North Bengal. Somapura Mahavihara  in Paharpur, Badalgachhi Upazila, Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist vihar  and is one of the most important archeological sites in the country. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.Dated from the 8th century AD, the Somapuri Vihara at Paharpur was once the largest Buddhist monastery on the south of the Himalayas. It is considered the most impressive and important archaeological site in Bangladesh. King Dharma Pal established Paharpur Buddhist Monastery which is the most important and largest known monastery in this country. The main Mandir is in the center of this Monastery which is approximately an area of 27 acres of land.


The entire establishment, occupying a quadrangular court, measuring more than 900 ft. externally on each side, has high enclosure – walls about 16 ft. thickness is about 12 ft. to 15 ft. height. With elaborate gateway complex on the north, there are 45 cells on the north and 44 in each of the other three sides with a total number of 177 rooms. The architecture of the pyramidal cruciform temple is profoundly influenced by those of South-East Asia, especially Myanmar and Java.

A small site-museum, built in 1956-57, houses the representation collection of objects recovered from the area, where you can see the statues of Buddha and Vishnu. The antiquities of the museum include terracotta plaques, images of different gods and goodness, potteries, coins, inscriptions, ornamental bricks and other minor clay objects.

Elite car arranges a special tour to Paharpur every month you can be a part of it by 
contacting : info@elitecarbd.com.







From BDNEWS.com

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Historical Tourist spot in Dhaka: Ahsan Manzil


Historical Place, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ahsan Manzil


Ahsan Manzil situated in old Dhaka beside Buriganga river. This is one of the most visited historical tourist spots in Dhaka. Once the building used as the palace of Nawab. Now a days the Building use as a museum. The founder of the building is Nawab Abdul Gani. He named the building according to the name of his son Khwaja Ahsanullah. The duration of the construction is 1859-1872. In the year of 1906 the decision of the establishment of Muslim League were taken in this building.

In the middle of Eighteenth century Sheikh Enayet Ullah the land lord of Jamalpur district build a palace named "Rangmahal" in the place of Ahsan Manzil. Then his son sold the Rangmahal to the Persian traders.For a long time the building were known as Trading House. In 1835 Khwaja Alimullah father of Abdul Gani bought the building and started living. In 1872 Nawab Abdul Gani rebuild the building and named it as "Ahsan Manzil".

In 1897, an earthquake rocked and made a massive damage of Ahsan Manzil. After then Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah repaired the whole place again.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Lalbagh Fort



Lalbagh Fort also known as Fort Aurangabad one of the famous tourist spot in Bangladesh. The name comes from the place "Lalbag" of old Dhaka where it situated. The fort is very popular because it is a great symbol of Mughal emperor in Bangladesh. It stands near the Buriganga river. Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete structure by Prince Muhammad Azam(Son of Aurangazeb). The construction started in 1678. When he was called by his father Aurangazeb he put the construction incomplete. After staying 15 month he left Bangladesh (Previous Bangal)  by calling of his father Aurangazeb and the construction remain incomplete.


And then the new Subedar "Shaista Khan" did no complete the fort. In 1684, Pari Bibi (Daughter of Shaista Khan) died in there. After the death, he thought the fort was ominous and he left the structure incomplete.

The fort has three part:
1. The Mosque.
2. The Tomb of Pari Bibi.
2. The Diwan-I-Aam Palace.

Once Aurangazeb gifted the fort to Shaista Khan as memory of his daughter.Shaista khan designed the Tomb of Pari Bibi Beautifully rather then the Fort. He Brought the materials like Tiles, Marble stone and decorate 9 rooms. He used black stones it the roof.

"Diwan-I-Aam" the most important part of the Fort, in that time it was used as office room. Once the normal people got direction & order from this place by Mughal Emperor. Everything of this part has the touch of Royalty.
Every year about 3 million visitors come to visit Lalbag Fort.


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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Bangladesh Tourism: Bandarban



Bandarban a district of Chitagong Division. It is one of most famous tourist spot in Bangladesh.
The area of Bandarban is about 4479.01 square kilometer and the population density is only 87/km2.
Bandarban is about 411 km far from Dhaka.

There is a lot of tourist spot in Bandarban. Several of them are listed bellow.

Nilgiri: You will find 3500ft high Nilgiri which is the tallest tourist spot in Bangladesh. It is only 45km away from Bandarban Sadar.

Boga Lake, the lake of blue water which is 3000fts above from sea level. It’s really a symbol of Natural Beauty.

Shoylo propat : One of the most visited natural fall of Bangladesh. The water is cold and crystal clear.

Prantik Lake: The are of Prantik lake is about  2500acre. It’s really a source of beautiful sight. Fishing facilities are also available here.

You will also find

>Meghla Parjatan
>Nilachal & Shuvronila
>Chimbuk
>Rijuk Fall
>Golden Temple
>Keokradong
>Tahjingdong
>Shangu River
>Upabon Parjatan
>Mirinja Parjatan

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Bangladesh Tourism Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh, One of the smallest country in the word. It's area is only 147,570 km².  But she is full of beauty. You can find the longest sea beach, Historical sites, Archaeological Mosques, Photographic Landscape and many more.

 


Cox Bazar : The longest sea beach in the world. It’s length is 120km and area about 2491.86 km². It is surrounded by Chittagong District on the north, Bay of Bengal is in south & West, Bandarban District on East.  It is one of the most famous and beautiful tourist spots in Bangladesh. This is the where you can see the sun rise and sun fall from one stand. The major rivers are Matamuhuri, Reju Khal, Bakkhali, Naf River, Kutubdia channel and Maheskhali Chanel. Area of Cox’s Bazar city is 6.85 km².
The distance between Dhaka & Cox’s Bazar is about  440 km.

You can also find there:
1. Himchori.
2. Inani beach.
3. Laboni beach.

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