Experience the Difference
(Specialist in River Cruises & Eco-Adventure)

Rivers of life
There isn't a better or more exhilarating way to see the scenic majesty of the countryside. You board on Bangladesh Expedition’s comfortable wooden boat to absorb the sights, while experiencing the surprisingly peaceful sensations of being on the river. This is the only exciting way to discover Bangladesh. You stop on many villages, bazaars, see the real life style, and enjoy the different folk cultural programs in different villages in the evening.
A cruise on Ganges, Bharmaputra, Meghna and others rivers will introduce you to riverine Bangladesh and her history, culture and life style. Bangladesh Expedition offer different type of cruise.

Evening cruise with B. B. Q dinner - US$30
Over night cruise with B. B. Q. dinner (2 days/1 night) - US$65
Adventure cruises (3 days/2 nights) - US$120
Adventure cruises (5 days/4 nights) - US$200

Cruise On Shitalakhma River
Drive to Demra Ghat in the morning from your nominated pick up point at 09:00 a.m. It will take about 50 minutes to arrive there. Immediately our cruising boat "S.B. Kheyo" will start its cruise towards Murapara zamindar's palace, which was built at 1889. You might also visit a jute factory here. The cruise will resume upstream on Shitalakhma River. We will visit a village before one more stop for swimming. A traditional Bangladeshi/Chinese lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
On our way back, we will stop at Noapora village to see the traditional Jamdanee Sharee weaving. Leave the boat at 4 p.m. and drive back to Dhaka in the evening.
Note: we need minimum four adults to run this trip.

Cruise On Meghna River & visit Sonargaon
You board on our wooden cruising boat "S.B. Kheya" to join this adventure. Explore the remote island villages that are only accessible by boat. Know their lifestyle. Stop at any island in the middle of river, swim and have more fun. Enjoy the Hilsha fishing and the activities of villagers. If you wish, you can also visit a weaving village. On way back, visit Sonargaon, which was the first capital of Bengal (13th to 17th century). A traditional Bangladeshi or Chinese food will be served at lunch on boat.
Depart Dhaka at 9 am from your nominated pick up point. You will board to the boat at Bouddhar Bazaar, which is 27 km from Dhaka and takes about an hour to reach. Leave the boat at around 4 pm. We will drop you at your residence at 05.30 in the evening.

Cruise On Ganges
Leave Dhaka at 9 am for Maowa Ghat to cruise on the most Holy River of Indian sub-continent. The journey will take a bit more than an hour. After boarding the boat, cruise down the Ganges and enjoy the view of the River. It is fantastic, especially during the early hours. Small little fishing boats and the row of green trees along the bank disappeared into misty distance as they followed the curve of the River. A full morning exploring the riverside lifestyle, visiting a village, meeting the villagers. Before having a traditional Bangladeshi lunch on the boat, free for swimming and exploring the surrounding area. Leave the boat at 4 pm and arrive here at Dhaka in the evening.
Note: we need minimum six adults to run this trip.

Half-Day City Tour
This trip will be started either in the morning or in the afternoon and mostly cover the old part of Dhaka, which is more, attracted by the tourists. The main attractions are: Sadarghat, Ahsan Manjil, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswai Temple, Karzan Hall, National Parliament Building, National Museum, Liberation War Museum and Dhaka Zoo. Though it is not possible to visit all the places by this tour but we will try to show you as many as possible within 3-4 hours.

Half Day City Tour- US$ 18
Note: we need minimum two adults to run this trip.

Archeological Excursion to Moinamoti
Depart from Dhaka in the early morning for Moinamoti which is about 85 km southeast of Dhaka and well connected by road the journey will take two and half hours time. Upon arrival you will visit "War cemetery" where you can see the graveyard of the soldiers died in the Myanmar front during the World War-2. Drive to the Archeological camp where the Salbon Vihar and the Museum are located. Excavated Buddhist remains of 8th/9th century are dotted all the way along the north - south running Lalmai - Moinamoti - hill range.
From here the following adjacent sites you may also visit: Ananda Vihar, Charpatra Mura, Itakhola Mura, Rupban Mura, Kutila Mura and Triratna Stupa. Among these, the Ananda Vihara, the Charpatra Mura and the Kutila Mura are situated within the Moinamoti Cantonment are therefore, prior permission of the cantonment authorities is necessary for the visit. After lunch at Miami restaurant we will drive back to Dhaka. On the way back, we will stop at Sonargaon, the oldest city, which was the capital of Bengal from 13th - 17th century for sight seeing. If our time permits, we may visit the folklore museum and the Panam village. Arrival Dhaka in the evening.
Buddhist Archeological Sites (Day long) - US$ 50
Note: we need minimum two adults to run this trip.

Excursion Trip to a Pottery Village
Leave Dhaka in the morning for Dhamrai is about 40 km drive to the north. Once this place was very famous for brass artisans. Now few of them are still surviving. You will see one of the places where they are at work. You can visit the "Rath" here in Dhamrai, which is very similar to the Roman Chariot. During the Bengali month of Ashar a big festival "Rath Jatra" takes place here. After that you will go to other part of this village to see the potters, busy to make beautiful terracotta, which take the place in the house of local elite. These people also make the statue of many Gods of Hindu community at their big festival "Durga Puja". After lunch at a local restaurant, leave the bus at Nayarhat to take a boat to go to famous pottery village in Kakran. The cruise will be for 40 - 50 minutes to reach there. There is widespread use of pot & utensils make from the clay, most of the people of this village are still potters and trying to hold this profession as their living. After spending some time here, take the waiting boat to get your car. Visit National Martyr's Monument at Savar, which is 50m high and beautifully kept structure, was built as a memorial for the millions who died in the liberation war of 1971. Drive back to Dhaka.
Pottery village trip(Day long) - US$ 35
Note: we need minimum two adults to run this trip.

Over Night Village Home Stay Trip
Day 01: Depart from Dhaka in the morning by our reserved car/van. We will reach the village within 1-2 hours. During the day, you will be involved in the daily activities of the villagers like agriculture work in the field, tending cattle, fishing or weaving. After having lunch with your home stay family we shall visits the Zamindar Palace and some Hindu temples (built more than hundred years ago), those are still in good condition. This palace is near by Shitalakhma River, so you may go for a short cruise with the help of country boat. In the evening the local singers will perform a significant folk musical program. Your accommodation will be very simple but we shall make sure the necessities.
Day 02: In the early morning you will visit the village market, which is very different from the experience in your life. After breakfast you must enjoy the rural education system in a local school. Your accompanied guide will help you to communicate with the students. After lunch, drive back to Dhaka.
Village Home Stay Trip (Over night) - US$ 65
Note: we need minimum two adults to run this trip.

Adventure Cruise to Sundarbans
This trip covers the Sundarbans forest- "the largest mangrove forest in the world" (5770sq. km) and the home of Royal Bengal Tiger. You often find tigers crossing the river and crocodiles basking in the sun. Dears, Wild Boars, Otters, Pythons, River Dolphin, over 270 species of birds, 120 species of fish, 50 species of reptiles and 8 species of amphibians are still found there. (THE WORLD HERITAGE SITES)-the largest remaining tract of habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger, can be the best place for adventures cruising for a few days.

Tea plantation, Forest & Tribal people
Srimongal- the tea capital of Bangladesh is just 191 km from Dhaka. The lush green tea plantation, Rubber garden and the beautiful lake always attract the foreign tourists. The Lauawachara rain forest is the habitat of white browed Gibbons, Horn bills and many other rare animals and birds. You will be inspired to visit the colorful Monipuri tribal village. Explore also Khashia and Tripra life style. The Madhobkhunda waterfall and the stone query from the hilly river at Jaflong (Bangladesh-India border) will be interesting for anyone. Srimongal is also famous for lemon, pine apple, orange and many other delicious fruits. The rain forest and the wetlands of Srimongal and Sylhet are the best place for bird watching. Here you may find many species of local and migratory birds.
Tea Valley Resort, Srimongal
We are very happy to offer tourist facilities at, Srimongal in our newly started "Tea Valley Resort" which was a "Manager Lodge" of a tea garden during British period situated in the middle of tea garden and lake.
There are four-a/c deluxe suits with attached both (hot/cold water) in our main cottage and two-non a/c rooms with attached bath in our fisheries cottage situated in the valley.
Srimongal by train/car (2 days/1 night) - US$ 90
Srimongal & Sylhet (3 days/2 nights) - US$ 155
Srimongal & Sylhet (4 days/3 nights) - US$ 195
Srimongal by train/cycle (3 days/2 nights) - US$ 80
Trekking to Keokradong
Trekking to Keokradong brings different pleasures to different tourists. For some it is an adventure close to the 2nd highest peaks of Bangladesh, for others it is the attraction of meeting tribal people and learning something of their lifestyle and culture. Whatever the case, we are committed to providing exceptional trekking experience. Our experienced guide will take you to the undiscovered region of Bangladesh.
Trekking to Keokradong by air (5 days) - US$ 300
Trekking to Keokradong by train (5 days) - US$ 200

Hills, Lake & Tribal people
Rongamati - the most picturesque place of Bangladesh. Its 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 Lake (1630 sq. km). The hill tracts are inhibited by fourteen groups of indigenous people who are equally colorful. Each group has its own language, rich tradition and attractive customs. The peace loving, friendly and extremely hospitable people will welcome you to their own land.
Rongamati by air (3 days) - US$ 240
Rangarnati by train1car (3 days) - US$ 140
Rangarnati & Bandarban by air (4 days) - US$ 295
Rangarnati & Bandarban by train/car (4 days) - US$ 225
Economy trip to Rangamati (3 days) - US$ 105

Trip to Cox's Bazar & St. Martins Island (Coral Island)
Cox's Bazar- the longest natural beach (120 km.) in the world! Miles of silvery sands, surfing waves, rare conch shells, towering cliffs, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribal life - this is Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. The morning fish market, a few very old wooden temples in Ramu, is the most attraction in Cox's Bazar. Trip to Sonadia and Moheskhali are memorable experiences of a life-time.
St. Martins, the only Coral Island of Bangladesh- is inhabited by 7 to 8 thousands of people. Most of them are depending on fishing or fishing related activities. There are beautiful corals on southern corner of this island. Chera Dip - another small island should be visited on your trip by the boat.
The water is much clearer here compare to other beach. It is possible to snorkeling here if you carry your own equipment. It is fantastic, if you stay there during the full moon time.
Cox's Bazar by air (3 days) - US$ 280
Cox's Bazar & St. Island by air (4 days) - US$ 320
Economy trip to Cox's Bazar (2 days) - US$ 80
Economy trip to Cox's Bazar & St. Island - US$ 115

This brochure is just a starting point. We have introduced a few itineraries in this brochure. If the tours are not suitable, or you want to change any of the itineraries, we would be happy to devise the program to suit your interests. Having our operational bases gives us the flexibility and general expertise to offer you highly competitive quotes. We regularly organize tailor made itineraries for inbound tourists, families, groups of friends, airlines crew, clubs and special interest groups and we're pleasure to advise you on your plan.

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