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Bangladesh Is For Everyone – 16 days trip
$2950 per person
Bangladesh is for everyone trip presents the tradition and rich reservoir of culture and an ever-evolving museum of human heritage. This journey is not only a tour but a celebration of history and heritage, art and culture, food and festivals, and a collage of its beauty and splendor within. This journey will introduce the excitements of Dhaka, Sylhet and Sreemangal, the Barisal Backwater – floating markets cruise and riverine life, some religious architecture around Bagerhat, and an adventurous journey through the world’s largest single-block mangrove forest Sundarbans.
Bangladesh’s culture is among the world’s oldest; its civilization began about 3000 years ago. One of the lasting achievements of civilization that flourished in Bangladesh is its architecture. Different architectural expressions transformed by the forces of history, culture, and religious beliefs are unique to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has a rich tradition of music and dance. The music forms prevalent in Bangladesh include various folk, classical and popular songs that manifest the cultural heritage and spiritual alleviation. Bangladeshi cuisine is known for its subtle flavors, emphasizing on fish (Mach), vegetables (Shobjee), lentils (Daal) and rice (Bhat). Fresh sweet water fish is one of its distinctive features.
Old Dhaka is our inner courtyard where everyone has a happy time. The four hundred years old Dhaka caters to all your five senses. Your eyes would never forget the feast of colors this city has to offer. Walking through the old Dhaka streets, meeting people, riding rickshaws, boating on the Burigonga river, and visiting huge recycling industries besides the famous spots that this city has a name for! Visiting a Jamdani saree weaving factory and lost wax brass artisans is witnessing incredible art. Sonargaon – the first capital of Bengal on a deltic village, introduces the history and rich heritage. The lush natural abundance of Sylhet and Sreemangal awaits your exploration through the panoramic tea estates, tropical fruits groves, rainforests, wildlife and bird sanctuaries, vibrant life of tea workers and ethnic communities, trekking, cycling, pleasant cruise on rivers and marshy lands, and hand-picked comfortable accommodation according to your desire. Experiencing a five hours local train journey from Sreemangal to Dhaka is very interesting to feel the geographical changes. A boat journey over the Ganges delta from Dhaka to Barisal, backwater and cannel cruise, floating market exploration, the ancient architecture of Bagerhat, and the unparallel wilderness of Sundarban forest makes this trip a lifetime memory.
No matter how tiny the country is, but never too small to accommodate the world.
Day 1: Arrive at Dhaka airport, meet and greet your guide and driver, and have a lovely city orientation. Overnight stay at a hotel in Dhaka.
Day 2: Excursion to the first capital; Jamdani Saree weaving village, Sonargaon Folk Art and Culture Museum; Panam Nagar, Cruise on the Meghna River & primitive life of rural Char Village.
Day 3: Exciting Old Dhaka backstreet walk, meeting people; experiencing life, culture, and authentic old Dhaka food.
Day 4: Morning flight to Sylhet, city sightseeing, afternoon hike through the tea estates and local villages. Overnight stay at the hotel in town or at a nature resort on the outskirts.
Day 5: Meeting the stone harvesters and tribal communities at the enchanting foothills of Meghalaya. Traditional boat cruise on Lalakhal, driving through the beautiful landscape. Overnight stay at the same hotel in Sylhet.
Day 6: Drive to Srimangal in the morning. Relax and enjoy nature during the harsh light and afternoon excursion through a tribal village, a local bazaar, or hiking through the tea estates and fruit plantations. Overnight stay at a hotel or nature resort in Sreemangal.
Day 7: Lawacharra National Park, Khashia Tribal Village, birdwatching trip to Baikka Beel wetland bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at the same place in Sreemangal.
Day 8: Experience a scenic four-hour train journey from Srimangal to Dhaka in the morning. And overnight ferry from Dhaka to Barisal, crossing over the Ganges delta.
Day 9: Backwater canal cruise, floating market, and endless impression about the riverine life of the Ganges delta. Overnight stay at a hotel in Barisal town.
Day 10: Bagerhat – Islamic and Hindu architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Mosque, and embark on an adventurous boat journey through the magical mangrove forests of the Sundarbans. All meals and accommodations are on board.
Day 11: Early morning rowboat trip through a narrow creek for bird and wildlife spotting. Continue cruising towards the south-eastern wildlife sanctuaries to feel the beauty of the forest.
Day 12: Forest between land and sea, walk through the grasslands and dance forest to the most virgin beach in Bangladesh. Feel the forest and ever-changing ecosystem, cruise through creeks and mark the wildlife you have spotted. All meals and accommodations are on board. Your guide may invite you to watch some Sundarbans-related movies that we were a part of.
Day 13: Living with Tides and Tigers – People of the Sundarbans Forest: Witness the crucial effects of climate change on the vulnerable communities around the forest. From rising sea levels to frequent natural disasters, rapidly increasing salinity towards the inland waterways and forced migration from traditional agriculture to shrimp farming and other professions, their way of life is under constant threat. Learn how they have adapted to these challenges and become fully dependent on the forest for their survival, relying on it for food, shelter, and livelihood! Disembark in Mongla and drive to Dhaka for an overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 14: An adorable architectural masterpiece—the National Parliament building visit in the morning and followed by an interesting shopping experience from Dhaka. Shopping will include some traditional souvenir stores, produced and run by rural women’s cooperative associations. Overnight stay at the same hotel in Dhaka.
Day 15: Leaving Bangladesh to come back. You will be transferred to the airport according to your flight time to avail of your flight back home or to the next destination.
- Tour Price
- $ 2950
price starts from
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Group Size Per-person price in USD Or in BDT 1 PAX $5,725.00 572,500.00 2 PAX $3,499.00 349,900.00 4 PAX $3,239.00 323,900.00 6+ PAX $2,950.00 295,000.00 +15% VAT and 1.2% to 2.5% charges will be applicable while paying by credit card.
- Accommodation at the hotels on a sharing basis with complimentary breakfast.
- Meal plans as mentioned above.
- All sightseeing and transfers by reserved air-conditioned vehicles.
- All sightseeing, related entrance charges, and local permits, as per the itinerary.
- All local transport, rickshaws, boats, and others during the trip according to the situation.
- All domestic flights, train, ferry, and bus tickets, as per the itinerary.
- Bottled water, tea, coffee, seasonal fruits, and snacks during sightseeing tours and long drives.
- Lunch during the trip from day 1 till the end.
- All presently applicable government taxes.
- An expert English-speaking tour guide with photographic knowledge and experience, all the way.
- Traditional gift items, maps, and related books [1 set for each couple and every individual will get a full set]
- Accommodation at the hotels on a sharing basis with complimentary breakfast.
- Meal plans as mentioned above.
- All sightseeing and transfers by reserved air-conditioned vehicles.
- All sightseeing, related entrance charges, and local permits, as per the itinerary.
- All local transport, rickshaws, boats, and others during the trip according to the situation.
- All domestic flights, train, ferry, and bus tickets, as per the itinerary.
- Bottled water, tea, coffee, seasonal fruits, and snacks during sightseeing tours and long drives.
- Lunch during the trip from day 1 till the end.
16 Days
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Destination
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Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, closed shoes, hat. Warm jacket during the winter (November to February). Raincoat/ umbrella during the rainy season (May to August). Full sleeves are always necessary while visiting any religious place, mosque, temple, church or a trip during Ramadan.
From Our Gallery
Stepping into the noble of life and colours
The story of Bangladesh is colourful and multi-layered. This trip promotes the tradition and rich reservoir of culture and an ever-evolving museum of human heritage. Bangladesh is for everyone; is not only a tour but a celebration of history and heritage, art and culture, food and festivals, a collage of its beauty and splendour within a trip. This journey will introduce the excitements of Dhaka, Sylhet and Sreemangal, Barisal Backwater – floating markets cruise and riverine life, the religious architecture around Bagerhat and the world largest single block mangrove forest Sundarbans.
Tour Location
This tour is a combination with few days around Dhaka, Sonargaon, Sylhet, Sreemangal, Barisal and Sundarban forest.
Old Dhaka is our inner courtyard, where everyone has a happy time. The four-hundred-year-old Dhaka caters to all your five senses. Your eyes will never forget the feast of colors this city has to offer. Walking through the old Dhaka streets, meeting people, riding rickshaws, boating on the Burigonga River, and visiting huge recycling industries are just some of the famous spots that this city has a name for! Visiting a Jamdani saree weaving factory and lost wax brass artisans is witnessing incredible art. Sonargaon, the first capital of Bengal in a deltic village, introduces the history and rich heritage. The lush natural abundance of Sylhet and Sreemangal awaits your exploration through the panoramic tea estates, tropical fruit groves, rainforests, wildlife, and bird sanctuaries, the vibrant lives of tea workers and ethnic communities, trekking, cycling, pleasant cruises on rivers and marshy lands, and hand-picked comfortable accommodation according to your desire. Experiencing a five-hour local train journey from Sreemangal to Dhaka is very interesting to feel the geographical changes. A boat journey over the Ganges delta from Dhaka to Barisal, a backwater and cannel cruise, floating market exploration, the ancient architecture of Bagerhat, and the unparalleled wilderness of Sundarbans Forest make this trip a lifetime memory.
Thomas
The only man you need in Bangladesh.
Jun 2019 • Friends
Jewl was fantastic, he took me around Dhaka on my first day, it was a great way to get to know the city and Bangladesh. Jewl took me to a number of unique spots that only a local would know, this was great way to see Dhaka for what it really is. Jewl was also unbelievably helpful throughout my tip, I asked him a number of questions throughout my trip with travel logistic/recommendations he was more than happy to help in any way he could! My honest opinion- the only person you need for any questions/travel advice/tours throughout Bangladesh. Keep doing what you’re doing Jewl.
Prioj | Zurich, Switzerland
House boat in Sundarbans!!!
Nov 2016 • Friends
We are a group of 5 people. Jewel organized our 7-day trip in Bangladesh: Dhaka – Barisal – Sundarbans – Khulna – Dhaka. The highlight of our trip was the 3 days on the house boat in Sundarbans. The boat crews were amazing. The cook was GREAT!!!! He served us delicious Bangla foods. Seafoods were so fresh. Adulrahim, one of the boat crews, took care of us very well during the trip in Sundarbans. He made sure we had everything we needed. The captain and his assistants went fishing so we had more fried fish for dinner (beside the amazing grill large fish from the cook). A small rowing boat brought us to small canals to appreciate the forest and watch birds in the morning and evening.
The rest of our trip was also well planned. The choices of hotels were excellent. On the overnight boat cruise from Dhaka to Barisal, we had VIP rooms which were fantastic.
The backwater boat tour in Barisal was also wonderful.
The only drawback was our guide who was not Jewel. Our guide did well in guiding us from place to place but he forgot to plan our meals and to ask our preferences. We just started to make more requests so it was quite OK at the end.
Robin H | Minneapolis, MN
Comprehensive Tour of Bangladesh
Dec 2017 • Family
Our family had the pleasure of traveling with Jewel and his associates for 2 weeks in Bangladesh. He was an impressive and thoughtful guide – well versed in his country’s history, potential and challenges. There was nothing he didn’t know and seemed energized by our interest and curiosity. He got us safely through the markets and local communities when we travelled out of Dhaka and I was touched by the compassion and respect he showed to all we met along the way. Jewel is an extremely competent guide – (organizing transportation (cars, flights, etc.), hotels and meals for 12 for 2 weeks is no small feat), and an engaging companion for travel. I recommend him to anyone looking for an active, informative (and safe) visit to Bangladesh.
Madeline H
Two weeks of exploring with Jewel
Dec 2017 • Family
Jewel organized a two week tour of Bangladesh which included Dhaka, the Sundarbans, Bandarban and Cox’s Bazaar for my family of 12. We visited local villages, mosques, churches, markets and restaurants and spent five days on a boat in the Sundarbans. Jewel is a fantastic guide, he literally knew the answer to every question asked, whether it was about birds, history, food, or random things. He fit right in with our family and we all enjoyed spending time talking to him and learning about his life and family. He organized planes, boats and automobiles for us and was a never ending logistical master! I would highly recommend Royal Bengal Tours.
佳川李
畢生難忘的旅程!! Amazing trip with Royal Bengal Tours!!
Apr 2018 • Solo
在孟加拉的旅程裡，何其幸運有Royal Bengal Tours的規畫以及帶領之下，才有機會一窺她美麗的身影。Royal Bengal Tours的創辦人Mr. Jewel，是一個有趣、善良、有智慧而且熱愛及熟識自己土地的人。榮幸在其中的幾天跟他接觸，他帶我去很多一般觀光客不會前往的私房景點，在他的解說下，讓我愛上這個國家。感謝Royal Bengal Tours!感謝Mr. Jewel!
Sonia
Absolutely excellent service and experience!
Jan 2019 • Family
Highly highly recommend! Whether you’ve been to Bangladesh before or it’s your first time, this tour will take you through the must see attractions of a beautiful country with the help of different tour guides for each city.
The driver for the whole journey (ours was Najim) was extremely polite, very gentlemen, professional and beyond to ensure we were safe at all times of our journey and would request him again on my next visit.
I will tell others whom may want to travel to Bangladesh to make sure to use this tour company. Thank you Mr Jewel for making my journey a great one.
Royal Bengal Tours were an amazing company to do a tour with. It was easy to organise via email or WhatsApp through Mr Jewel who was very helpful and who was contactable over in Bangladesh to help us with any enquiries.
Alan T
Two weeks in Bangladesh
Feb 2019 • Couples
We contacted Royal Bengal Tours for assistance with arranging tickets for the Rocket launch to Morrelganj, at the edge of the Sundarbans, with a transfer to Sadarghat in Dhaka for the start of the Journey and for a homestay in Morrelganj. Jewel and his colleagues provided excellent advice regarding the options for the type of launch and accommodation on board, arranged the homestay and provided guidance regarding other accommodation options available. We were met at Dhaka airport with the launch tickets and provided with detailed contact information and schedules. A transfer had also been arranged. The support and communication from Royal Bengal was excellent throughout and we would recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Bangladesh.
wolfarth Turin | ItalyJewel
Great time in bangladesh
Jan 2019 • Couples
We were in Bangladesh during the festive season, after Xmas, and due to the elections we had to change our plans at the very last minute, but Jewel could arrange us a very interesting trip around the Country from North to South: Panam Nagar, the Char villages, Chittagong Shipbreak yard, Comilla and in the far North, the Tea plantations in Sreemangal. Both the guides and the driver were very helpful and safe driving.
And, on top of it all, we had the opportunity to visit an orphanage ruled by a very brave woman. What a wonderful time we had.
Christophe
A unique experience
Jan 2020
I booked 10 Days with Royal Bengal Tours and everything was so organized from the hotel booking to all places I visited. Rocky was my tour guide and he was friendly and knowledgable. Overall I would recommend 100% Royal Bengal Tours for your travel to Bangladesh. It is a beautiful country and Royal Bengal Tours will give you a truly unique and tailored experience.