Monday, September 27, 2010

Dhaka - Cox's bazar - St. Martin Island - Dhaka (Economy Package)

Dhaka - Cox's bazar - St. Martin Island - Dhaka (Economy Package)  
04 nights 04 days

Day 01: Leave Dhaka for Cox's bazar by night coach.

Day 02: In the morning arrive Cox's bazar and transfers to the Parjatan Motel / Other hotel in Cox's bazar. After breakfast enjoy beach and Sea. After Lunch take a short break (rest time) and then visit Buddhist Temple. In the afternoon enjoy sunset in beach. Evening is yours.

Day 03: Start journey to Teknaf in the early morning. It's about 02 hours journey from Cox's bazar. Breakfast at Teknaf and start for St. Martins Island by motor boat/sea truck - most beautiful Coral Island of Bangladesh. The boat journey takes almost 2.5 hours. After Lunch relux for a while and then enjoy the beauty of St. Martins Island - watch the memorable sunset. At night enjoy the reflection of spectrum of moon rays on the sea. This is fabulous. This is amazing and the beauty is beyond expression. Enjoy Bar-b-q (Local Fish).

Day 04: After breakfast go to Chhera-dwip by local motor boat. This island is popular for living corals, coral bolder, various types of diversified biological species. You see, enjoy and learn. Do not forget to take a small bag with you. As nobody can control himself from collection of shell, starfish from here. Spend some time and back to St. Martins Island for lunch. Enjoy sunset and the Full Moonlit night. Enjoy fabulous Bar-b-q dinner (Chicken).

Day 05: After Breakfast leave the Island by the same boat for Teknaf. Lunch at Teknaf and 01 hour break for shopping. At 03:00 pm start for Cox's bazar and Night halt.

Day 06: Back to Dhaka by bus in the morning.

End of Tour. Sa iyo na ra…………………

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Himchari National Park

Located just south of the town of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, the Himchari National Park is comprised of lush tropical rain forest, grasslands and trees, and features a number of waterfalls, the biggest of which cascades down toward the sandy, sun-drenched beach. The natural beauty of the area provides a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of city life, for locals as well as tourists. The flora and fauna in the area is abundant and birders never fail to be delighted at the extensive bird-life.

To protect the area from encroaching developments, Himchari National Park was established in 1980 by the Bangladeshi government as a conservation area for research, education and recreation. At one time the stomping grounds of herds of Asian elephant, Himchari is still home to a limited number of these majestic animals. Other mammals that visitors may see when exploring the park include Gibbon, Rhesus Macaque, Leopard Cat, Fishing Cat, Tiger, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Dhole (also known as the Asiatic Wild Dog) and Indian Muntjac. Additionally the Himchari National Park is home to around 56 species of reptiles and 13 amphibian species.

There are well over 100 species of trees, shrubs, grasses, canes, palms, ferns and herbs in the park, while beautiful orchids break the innumerable shades of green with splashes of color. Many of the herbs found in Himchari National Park have therapeutic properties that the local people understand and can make use of. This wide variety of plant life provides suitable habitats for the more than 286 species of birds that call the park home, including the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis) and Acridotheres fuscus. The latter is a genus of Starling that has been introduced into other parts of the world, such as South Africa, Hawaii, Israel, Australia and New Zealand, where it is often referred to as an Indian Moyna.

Himchari National Park welcomes more than two million visitors each year, with the majority of holiday-makers in the ever-popular seaside town Cox’s Bazar taking time out to explore the reserve, while others travel from Dhaka to spend the day. If you are planning a visit to Bangladesh, try to include a visit to the Himchari National Park – a treasure trove of natural wonders.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Mermaid Eco Resort, Cox's Bazar

Mermaid Eco Resort is situated in a fishing village beside the Rezu Khal in Cox's Bazar. The resort is located 16kms from Cox’s Bazar towards Inani Beach through Marine Drive.

The resort has an accommodation of 30 wooden bungalows. The 30 bungalows are divided into 5 categories.

Standard Bungalows - Tk. 2500/night There are 12 Standard bungalows. Each has the following: 1 bedroom +  toilet +  veranda with lake / hill view.

Deluxe Bungalows - Tk. 3000/night. There are 4 Deluxe bungalows set in a garden setting. Each has the following: 1 bedroom  +  toilet  +  veranda overlooking the garden and lake.

Premium Deluxe Bungalows - Tk. 3500/night. There are 4 bungalows of its kind. Built on stilts these bungalows are on top of two water bodies looking out to the lake and the sea. Each bungalow has the following: 1 bedroom  +  toilet  +  veranda.


Supreme Deluxe Bungalows - Tk. 4000/night. There are 3 bungalows each with its unique characters. Each bungalow has the following: 1 bedroom  +  toilet  +  veranda  +  extended water deck  +  hammock / swing  +  sea view.

Villas - Tk. 5000/night. There are 4 uniquely designed Villas.

Mud house – a two floor house made of mud with 1 bedroom  +  toilet  +  porch sitting  +  huge wooden deck on second floor.

Flower Pot – Wooden duplex with 2 bedroom  +  1 toilet  +  sitting area with makeshift bed  +  hanging veranda with lake and sea view.

Apple on the Beach and Banana Pistol - a combination of two wooden bungalows with 2 bedroom  +  2 toilet  +  veranda sitting looking out to the hill range  +  hammock  +  on top of a pond.

The resort has a restaurant, Mermaid Cafe, in the premises where authentic Italian and Bangladeshi cuisine is available.

There is a Spa, which provides all services with herbal homemade products.

There is a Tour desk from where regular tour solutions are provided like St. Martin tour and also beach lunch trips and other fun trips are arranged. The resort has its own boat pier from where private boat rides on the lake and regular beach shuttles are available. The kids can have a fun time in the kids club where table football and pool is available. Airport and bus pick up is available. Motorbikes are also available on Full/Half day hire basis.

Hangout In Mermaid Cafe

Night life community on the beach in Cox's Bazar. The only party place where the music and sea food comes to live.

Mermaid Cafe is a must visit place of Cox's Bazar. It would be on the expensive side but once you go there and take the service you wont be regreting for what you would spend there.

Dont forget to take the SEA FOODS of Mermaid Cafe and also dont miss the Juice Bar. The view of the night is something worth watching.

For a Hangout place Mermaid Cafe is the ideal one. But be sure that you have enough time to spend there. Dont go there if you are in a hurry.

Angel Drop - Cox's Bazar

If you ever go to Cox's Bazaar there is one thing that you just cannot afford to miss. Its a small beach side cafe called Angel Drop. Angel Drop is probably the best place from where you can witness the sunset.

The place has got something special about it. You just cant stop thinking about when you will be visiting it again.