Monday, January 26, 2015

Atia mosque in tangail

Atia, a recorded four century years of old mosque is placed at the Delduar Thana of Tangail district of Bangladesh.The town name is Atia and the mosque is known as Atia Jame Moshjid or Atia Mosque

Old ten taka note has the picture of this mosque. 




This mosque is around 6 kilometers from the Tangail town. There is a little stream streaming close to the mosque, name is Louhojong Nodi.The mosque is a little one and measure around 18m by 12m.

The mosque has four round vaults at the top. One is the bigger, which is placed at the west piece of the mosque. Other three are littler estimated and spotted at the east side of the mosque. Each of the three arches are in a solitary column.

All the arches are resplendent at the base part and having a little minaret like article at top. The mosque has four columns at the four corners. Each of the columns are sharp and adorned pleasantly.

The mosque has ravishing terracotta at the external side of east and the north side divider. Those are exceptionally straightforward, simply few little blooms inside the rings. The mosque has three door at the east side, and two passageway at the north and south side each. 




This mosque is manufactured a mid 1610 by Muslim Jomidar Sayeed Khan Panni,child of Baizid Khan Panni.He additionally dug an extensive water tank at the western side of the mosque. Individuals says that the mosque was fabricated for the honor of an example of piety Shah Baba Kashmiri.

The mosque was harmed a mid the gigantic quake of 1800. A remaking of the mosque was made 1837. Additionally, a mid 1909 an alternate recreation made by two Jomidar from Korotia,and Delduar of Tangail together. Wazed Ali Khan Panni was from Korotia,and Abu Ahmed Guznavi Khan from Delduar.

We have set this mosque at the coin of ten Taka note. That old note has the picture of this mosque at the right side. Infrequently those notes are accessible at banks or on the hand of individuals now a days.


Step by step instructions to go:


1) First come to Tangail town. A transport from Mohakhali terminal of Dhaka will take you here. Best accessible transport administrations are Dhaleswari Service, Jhotika Service, and so forth. These are immediate transport for Tangail. Ask the transport to drop you at Old transport stand. Transport toll is 120 taka every individual.Time require 2.5 hours to 3.5 hours focused around car influx.

2) Now you need to take CNG auto. It is at Tangail Baby Stand, 1 moment strolling from the old transport stand.

3) Take people in general CNG auto and request that you drop you at Pathrail Bot Tola.Admission is 15 taka. GPS of the Pathrail bot tola  is (24°11'55.09"n, 89°56'19.15"e). It will oblige 15-20 minutes to achieve the spot.

4) From the bot tola,take an alternate CNG auto and request that it drop you at Atia Mosque. Fare is 10 taka. GPS of the mosque is (24°11'2.64"n, 89°54'40.80"e). Time obliges 10 moment.

On the other hand, you can utilize your vehicle. Then again save a CNG auto as opposed to offering to open.


Where to Stay:


Tangail has parcel of ordinary quality lodgings around the town. You can take any of those. Additionally the Alenga resort  is around 30 minutes from the town

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Mainamati


Comilla is a rowdy and a business sector town 90km southeast of capital Dhaka. Here Mainamati, an aged seat of Buddhism in south Asia, is around 8 Km. to the west of Comilla town. All around you go there will be an object of extraordinary and well disposed interest. It is a base for those meeting the entrancing and broad Buddhist remnants of Mainamati. It is known as the home of a standout amongst the most critical Buddhist archeological locales in the locale. There are various Buddhist destinations in this locale, dating more or less from seventh to twelfth hundreds of years.


Mainamati is named for the Chandra monarch of the same name, mother of the Govindachandra.large number of Buddhist antiquated models have been found from its neighboring territories other closest archeological destinations of Ananda Vihara, Bhoj Rajar Bari, Kotila Mura, Charpatra Mura and so forth is vital and visitor pulled in locales. Substantial full size Buddhist pictures were found from these spots through archeological unearths.

The core bit of the Buddhist destinations at Mainamati is the Shalban Bihara practically amidst the Mainamati-Lalmai slope reach demands of 115 phones, assembled around a roomy yard with a cruciform sanctuary in the middle, confronting its just entryway intricate to the north, taking after that of the Shompur Bihara. It is obviously a Vihara, or an instructive focus with private offices.

Kutila Mura is arranged on a leveled hillock, around 5 km north method for Salban Vihara inside the Comilla Cantonment is a pleasant Buddhist foundation. Here, there are three stupas discovered side by side speaking to the Buddhist "Trinity" or three gems, i.e. the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

Charpatra Mura is a detached little elongated altar arranged around 2.5 Km. North-West of kotila Mura stupas. The main methodology to the sanctum is from the East which prompts an extensive corridor. Various sanctuaries can be found here also.

The characteristic green air and marvels are accessible around the entire Buddhist Bihara. So why you are squandering your time by sitting in room, its only 2 hours venture from Dhaka to Comilla. Intrigued voyagers may benefit bundle visits with shrewd aides by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation to visit this noteworthy seat of 
Buddhist civilization.


The Mainamati site Museum has a rich and changed gathering of copper plates, gold and silver coins and 86 bronze items.


How to go: 

One can undoubtedly go in the morning and could return during the evening. There are sumptuous transport and train administrations are accessible for Comilla where heaps of others traveler spots are likewise accessible close about the city, you can see by and large. For Bangladesh Railway Mohanagar Provati, Godhuli, Upokul Express and other mail trains is accessible to go to Comilla.From Kamalapur and Saydabad of Dhaka different bus services are leave to Comilla. You can drop to Mainamati Cantonment on the way of Comilla. If you want to stay at night in Comilla town then you may go to Comilla directly. From Kandirpar of Comilla by CNG auto rickshaw you can reach at Kotbari of Mainamati.
You may start your tour from Rani Kutir (Palace of Queen Mainamati). It is located on Saheb bazar, 2 km north of Mainamati bus stand. On the way of back at west side of road, can visit the place of 2nd world war cemetery. This place is small but so nice. From here go back to cantonment bus stand and take another car to go Shalban Bihar at Kotbari of Mainamati. Shalban Bihar is the biggest bihar and main tourist attraction of Mainamati. The Mainamati Museum situated beside this bihar. It is opened for visitors 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on Sunday to Friday. After that you can visit some other bihar such Rupban Mura, Itakhola Mura, Kotila Mura, Ananda Bihar etc. From Kotbari you may go to Lalmai hill. It takes around 40 minutes by CNG auto rickshaw. For the reasons of red color soil this hill name is Lalmai. There is some prevalent story in Hindu mythology about red soil. There is a temple of Goddess Kali on top of the Chandi Mura hill.


Accommodation:

There are several hotel in Kotbari, Mainamati and Comilla town anywhere you can stay.Numerous amazing restaurants are accessible for lunch or supper in Comilla town furthermore the celebrated "Roshomalai" on desert also.

Nokkhottrobari resort


Nokkhottrobari is your break to a totally distinctive world, a world covered up in the lavish green town of chinashukhania, far from the clamor and inconveniences of the ash and dead city confines yet not very far away; just inside the scope and effectively accessable. It's your opportunity to be unified with nature and it gives you unwinding and relaxation, while giving fun and exercises to all parts of the crew! 



Nokkhottrobari is a thoughtful person idea made by Taukir Ahmed (Architect, Filmmaker and an eminent on-screen character) and his wife Bipasha Hayat (performing artist, writer and painter). They are the Managing Director and Director of Nokkhottrobari Resort and Conference Center. This venture is their vision to serve the individuals with a position of unwinding and a fun place for all the parts of the crew. This is their fantasy venture. 








Resort Location

From Gazipur Chourasta, drive straight to Mymensingh Road and take a right turn towards Kapasia through Rajendrapur Cantonment. From that point, drive 5km towards Rajabari Bazaar and there, take a right turn from Agrani Bank and drive 1.5km to Nokkhottrobari Resort and Conference Center.

VENUE CHARGE:

Venue Charge (For day excursion visitors just)     500++/ Person
Swimming Pool (Free for room visitors)     500++/ Person (for Day excursion visitors)

Note: All costs are barring of 10% Service Charge & 15% Vat and Taxes

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park

Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park is an extraordinary traveler spot in Bangladesh. You will get the taste of going to wild Africa here. It is new and appealing going to place. Everyone will be fulfilled making a visit at Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park. It is for the most part known as Gazipur Safari Park.

Area of Gazipur Safari Park:

The Park is in Gazipur area which is only close to Dhaka city. At the outset, you need to go to Gazipur Chourasta. At that point go ahead along the Mymensingh street and come to Bagher Bazar. The separation in the middle of Dhaka and Bagher Bazar of Gazipur is forty kilometers. After that you need to pick the way of west side. You need to utilize rickshaw or CNG as transports to reach at the recreation center. Bangabandhu Safari Park is three kilometers far from that place.

Transport admission from Dhaka to Bagher Bazar:

Per individual TK 50(normal), TK 80(sitting administration)
Auto rickshaw admission from Bagher Bazar to Safari Park: Per individual TK 15
Passage and going to cost of Gazipur Safari Park
Passage charge: TK 50/for every grown-up
For Kid: TK 20
Outside guests: $5 or same measure of Bangladeshi money (TK 400)

Sustenance: Inside park (light nourishment accessible)

Safari by AC Bus for Adult: 100 Tk
For Kids: 50 Tk
(The transport will take you into the Lion and Tigers region. Don't stress over your wellbeing. You will be completely secured)
Living with Bird: 10 Tk
Living in the Jungle: 10 TK
Oar Boat riding: 50 TK

Trip cost from Educational Institutions in Gazipur Safari Par:

Gathering size 40 to 100: TK 400
Gathering size more than 100: TK 800
*you need to take progress consent through separate instructive organization to benefit of this concession.

Going time of Gazipur Safari Park:

Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park is open from 9 AM to nightfall. Presently, the recreation center is open for regular.

Nourishment Arrangement in Gazipur Safari Par:

Outside nourishment are not permitted. You can have your nourishment from "Tiger Restaurant" or "Lion Restaurant" inside Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park.
Lunch: 160 Tk ( Chicken Birany)
You may take or change your sustenance with additional installment.

Transports' stopping expense in Gazipur Safari Park

For every Bus/Truck: TK 200
For every Minibus/Microbus: TK 100
For every Car/Jeep: TK 60
For every Auto rickshaw: TK 20
Motorbikes or bikes are not permitted to stop.
*** The measure of cash may be minimal changed.

Within Gazipur Safari Par:

In the wake of getting inside the recreation center, you will see tiger, lion, kangaroo and even dinosaur. Anyway these are not alive. These creatures are figures in fact for respecting the guests. The entire park is comprise of around 4000 sections of land of area. At present, 31 nearby and ,universal types of creatures are seen here.

Tiger Restaurant of Gazipur Safari Park:

You can begin your meeting with "Tiger Restaurant". It is an enormous and safe restaurant encompassed with glasses so you can see the thundering tigers and take espresso or tea. The specialists of the recreation center can call the tigers and they react to him. Your inclination will be that you are viewing National Geographic or Animal Planet channel. After that you can begin chatting with utilizing microbus.

Kingdom of Lions in Gazipur Safari Par:

Presently, go to the kingdom of lions. You can converse with them as you like. However never attempt to open the window of the microbus. On the off chance that you see white lion, then you will be fortunate enough. Truth be told, the lions move with vanity.

Go places with your vehicle to see more. You will see bear, deer, zebra, African wildebeest and the sky is the limit from there. The elephants are delightful. They will salute you as per the request of specialist of the recreation center.

You can watch giraffes going to closer to them. Don't aggravate them and take a few snaps. You need to utilize transport for moving and going by a few regions. You ought to walk viewing alternate territories.

You will be upbeat seeing macao winged animals. On the off chance that you wish, you can bring a snap with this macao continuing your shoulder. At the same time, keep safe your ears. Light black parrots are truly alluring and delightful.

Extravagant Duck Garden of Gazipur Safari Park:

An alternate extraordinary zone of Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park is Fancy Ducks Garden. You will see a lake here. Get on a vessel and watch enormous dark swans, white swans and so on. Attempt to take a gander at the excellence of different sorts of feathered creatures.

Always remember to visit the zones of crocodile, vulture, emu, ostrich and so on. Make a visit to see python and different reptiles. It will be pleasant in the event that you see peacock. The two lakes and the other watery zones are awesome to delight in for the travelers.

Elephant riding in Gazipur Safari Par:

In the event that you come to Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Safari Park, then you ought to take a risk of elephant riding. Never miss it. I trust it will amuse you. The guardian of the elephant will help you to have this opportunity.

Nature History Museum of Gazipur Safari Park:

Example and stuffing of around 2000 species are kept here. The power has constructed a herbarium of around 300 sorts of trees. The sightseers, the understudies and the analysts can acquire colossal learning from this gallery.

Directions to follow in Gazipur Safari Par:

1. Toss any sort of wastage in the dustbin.
2. Don't make a commotion.
3. Abstain from offering nourishment to creatures.
4. Don't tease the creatures.
5. To utilize the rest house, take consent ahead of time.
6. Park your vehicle in a trained manner.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Sonakanda fort in Narayanganj

                                       


  Narayanganj(নারায়ানগঞ্জ) is arranged adjacent to the stream Shitalakkha and this waterway has an imperative part for transportation, uncommonly for convey the exchanging products. It was same even 300 years back. The waterway was the primary channel for any arriving gatherings whoever uses to come here. To ruin any undesirable sections through this waterway, a few observatory strongholds have been assembled around. The Sonakanda(সোনাকান্দা) Fort is one of those observatory fortresses.

It is questionable about the developer of the fort(though numerous individuals trust it was Mir Jumla(মীর জুমলা)). In any case it is sure that the fortification was fabricated amid the seventeenth century, at the Mughal(মোঘল) period. This fortification is contemporary to the Idrakpur Fort and the Hajiganj Fort. 



This is a rectangular molded fortification having a solitary doorway at the northern side. General passage resembles a rectangular shape however has an entrance inside this. There is a high round stage is accessible at the western side of the fortress that is utilized to keep the substantial cannons. This round stage is confronting towards the stream Sitalakkha(শীতলক্ষা নদী). There is a stair accessible slanted with the stage to ascend.

Separated from the principle roundabout stage, there are an alternate four little lower platform(bastions) is accessible at the four corners of the fortification. The dividers of the stronghold are thick and having delegated by one meter stature curve formed articles. Dividers are having part of gaps for watching and indicating the guns. There is no characteristic of any lasting structure or anything comparable inside the stronghold. Presently a days the empty ground inside the fortress is continuously utilized as a play area by local people.

Instructions to Go: 

Shonakanda(সোনাকান্দা) Fort is not difficult to get to from Dhaka as Narayanganj(নারায়ানগঞ্জ) town is contiguous the Dhaka city. Nearby individuals basically know this as Kella(কেল্লা). So on the off chance that you are discovering any challenges, simply approach them for Kella(কেল্লা) rather than Sonakanda Fort(সোনাকান্দা দুর্গ). The following is a basic heading that will be helpful for you to place the fortification.

1) Come to the Chashara(চাষাড়া) of Narayanganj(নারায়ানগঞ্জ) utilizing BRTC or any comparative transports from Gulistan(গুলিস্তান). Its around 40 taka for every individual.

2) Take a rickshaw and go to the Bondor Ghat(বন্দর ঘাট), otherwise called Narayanganj(নারায়ানগঞ্জ) Launch Terminal. Its around 15-20 taka Rickshaw fare

3) Cross the river using the boats, per person 1-2 taka.

4) Take a rickshaw and ask the driver to drop you near at the Kella(কেল্লা).

zamindar palace at Murapara

                                     


  Murapara Palace, otherwise called "Murapara Jomidar Bari" is placed at the Rupganj of Narayanganj. Its not a long way from the Dhaka. One can make a solitary day trek and visit the spot effortlessly. On the off chance that you are from dhaka, you need to utilize the Rupganj street from the Dhaka Chittagong thruway. When you are at the bulta(or Bhulta) bazar, simply request the Murapara school, and nearby individuals will reveal to you the way.

This castle was fabricated amid 1890 by Ramratan Banarjee. He was a trusted individual of a British Indigo Planter amid the British Colonial period. At the point when the indigo grower leaved the nation after the passing of his little girl, he skilled a lot of golds and cash to Ramratan. Utilizing those, he manufactured this mammoth castle. 



Amid the war 1971, numerous lavish parcel of the royal residence was pillaged by individuals. I came to realize that there were two statues of lions at the door of the castle limit, and both of them stolen that time. After the war, this castle was utilized as a shelter camp for the non-bengali individuals.

lakeAfter the war, nearby individuals made a school utilizing the building. This building was redesigned a few times, and now a days, it simply lost all its legacy. Yet at the same time you can visit the castle for your weekend or some other occasions.

There are two extensive lakes I found at the royal residence premise. One at the front side and another at the rear. You can take your sit at the seat produced using stone(once upon a period, now no stone, just block) to get some natural air.

Additionally there is an old sanctuary accessible inside the royal residence premise. Its just before the lake of the front. This castle is just close to the thruway, and after that you can without much of a stretch see the waterway Sitalakkha(some individuals said its stream Rupshi).

Goaldi;The single domed mosque

                                                  


  Sonargaon, 27 km east of Dhaka, was the capital of muslim Sultanates of Bengal from the thirteenth century until Mughal ruler Akbar conqured this locale. It was the focal point of force and trade of this locale amid that time. Goaldi Mosque was inherent 1519 A.d. in a town named Goaldi at Sonargaon by Mulla Hizabar Akbar Khan amid the rule of Sultan Hussain Shah. It is found simply a large portion of a mile northeast of the deserted city of affluent Hindu dealers – Panam Nagar.Goaldi Mosque is the main staying of the old capital Sonargaon from the Sultanate period.

Architecture of Goaldi Mosque:

 

This lovely single domed mosque is more exquisite and fancy in correlation to the prior Sultanate mosques at Bagerhat. Each one divider has three angled passageways, the focal curve somewhat higher than the others. The base of the vault rests on squinch curves at the four corners which help the arch on pendentives. There are some elaborate dark stone columns inside the supplication to God corridor for the backing of the top.

Relating to the three curved entryways on the east, there are three lavishly improved mihrabs on the west divider, of which the focal one is greater and perfectly decorated with bended botanical and arabesque help on dim dark stone. Anyway the flanking side mihrabs are ornamented with fragile terracotta flower and geometric examples. The focal stone mihrab is encircled inside a curved board with an extended sunflower theme in the core. Beneath that the spandrels of the multi-cusped curve of the mihrab are beautified inside a rectangular casing.

The engrailed angled break is carried on hindered octagonal columns faceted at stages. Four round grouped turrets at the external corners ascend to the curvilinear cornice. Little curves with teracotta plans are set beneath the cornice or more the passage curves. Round corner turrets that climb upto the cornice and have two moldings at the inside and triple moldings at the base, just above which are more terracotta curves. This rich little premughal mosque was in absolute vestiges when announced "ensured" by the Department of Archeology, yet accordingly the landmark was painstakingly restored in 1975 AD.


How to visit Goaldi Mosque:

To visit Goaldi Mosque, take the street west from the second door of the Folk Arts Museum, go a large portion of a mile till Goaldi Bazar More and turn right. It is better in the event that you take a ricksaw. It will take you straightforwardly to the mosque