Panchagarh Tourism Guide

Bangladesh traveling solution guide is a part of Life Solution in which you can get all kind of traveling guide lines and the solution of your problem that related to your travel. In our previous discussion we have discussed about Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachari, Chittagong, Sylhet, Sreemangal which are the part of our adventure tour category and there you can find the complete guide line to travel this areas.. Now a day traveling has become a passion to all of us. It is a good habit to rescue your idle time. There are lots of places in Bangladesh as travel spot. Today we are here to discuss about Panchagarh tourism guide where we try to give you the proper guide lines about how to tour in Panchagarh and the solution of your accommodation problems.

Panchagarh

Panchagarh is one of the most beautiful tourism places of Bangladesh. It is a rural site. This place is little different from other traveling or tourism places of Bangladesh. In Bandarban there are lots of hills, jhiris, falls, beautiful cannels, in Chittagong there are sea beach, hills, falls, some archeological places, in Sylhet there are also some hills, falls, rivers, main attraction of Sylhet is tea gardens and some shrines and mazars etc. But in Panchagarh there have beautiful rivers and also some archeological places. To travel in Panchagarh will be a kind of off track travel experience because of its rural natural beauty. Now let us know something about Panchagarh. The Coordinates of Panchagarh is 26.25°N 88.50°E, it is situated in Bangladesh, the District of Panchaghar city is Panchagarh district, and the Division of Panchagarh is Rangpur District.
 

Panchagarh means five forts and they are Bhitar Garh, Hosain Garh, Mir Garh, Rajan Garh and Deven Garh. Panchagarh is situated in Rangpur division and it is about 400 Km from the capital Dhaka via Panchagarh-Banglabandha Highway. It is situated at the northern part of Bangladesh. The area of Panchagarh is near about 1404.62 Km². It is bounded by India from three sides. In north Darjeeling, in northeast side there is Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar and in west side there are west Dinajpur and Purnea and in the south side there is Dinajpur and Thakurgaon and on the east there is Nilphamari district. There are 16 rivers in Panchagarh, but the main rivers are Karatoya, Atrai, Tista, Mahananda, Tangon, Bhulli, Talma, Kurum, Versa, Tirnoi etc. and many people lives by depending on those rivers. There are lots of beautiful places in Panchagarh. Some of them are natural and some of them are archeological.

The main tourist spots and places of Pachagarh are:

Atwari: 

Atwari is an archeological tourism spot. Atwari is an Upazila of Panchagarh. There are three domed mosque which bears the relics of Mughal architecture. The mosques are at Mirzapur, Chhaprajhar (Paharbhanga) and Sardarpara. The mosques are known as Mirzapur Jamei Mosque, Chaprajhar Mosque, Solthori Mosque, Shordarpara Mosque. There is also a zamindarbari of Aloakhoa in Panchagarh and also majar which is known as Bara Awliyar Majar (shrine of 12 Awliya)

Tetulia: 

Tetulia is another traveling or tourism spot of Panchagarh and it is also an Upazila of Panchagarh. Tetulia is mainly famous for its natural beauty. About Tetulia the most important fact is it’s hospitality to the tourists. It is situated at the bank of the Mahananda River. There is a dakbunglow in bank of this river. It is a beautifulplace for traveling. Mahananda River has been facing form Darjeeling which is one of the most charming cities of India. If anyone travels to Tetulia at the time of July to August they can observe the beautiful scene of “Kanchenjunga” which is in Darjeeling. One can have clear view of Kanchenjunga at that time. Another important fact of Tetulia is the tea estates. Tea of Tetulia is similar to the tea of Darjeeling. There is a tea garden named “Kazi & Kazi” which is the first flat tea garden of Bangladesh. We belive our guide lines will be a great solution to you.

Banglabandha: 

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Banglabandha is situated at 57 km north of the Panchagarh town. Banglabandha is especially famous for port because Banglabandha has one of the largest land ports in Bangladesh. It is established to provide a trade link with India, Nepal and Bhutan. Tourists are interested to travel Darjeeling, one of the most attractive tourist places of India, Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal and Bhutan would prefer to travel through this route after establishing immigration facilities at this land port because Banglabandha is about only7 km from Siliguri and Jalpaiguri, in the Indian state of West Bengal and only 58 km away Darjeeling, about 68 Km from Bhutan and about61 Km from Nepal. Banglabandha Zero point is also a popular tourism spot.

Bhitorgarh Maharazas Pond in Bhitorgarh: 

Maharazas Pond is situated at about 10 miles away from Amarkhana Union. It is popularly known as MaharajarDighi. It is really beautiful during rain. Probably the Maharaja (king) of Bhitargarh dug the pond for supplying sweet water inside Bhitargarh. Local people said that, the surface of the pond is 800 yard and the depth is about 40 feet. It is said that the king attacked by a lower class and suicide with family and wealth by jumping in this lake. The environment of this pond is very beautiful and the area is surrounded by green trees which is very attractive to the tourists.

Panchagarh Rocks Museum: 

Panchagarh Rocks Museum is situated at Panchagarh Government Mohila College, which is establish in 1997 by the assists of principal of this college and it is recognized as the 1st rock museum in Bangladesh. The museum is divided into two parts and they are external and internal. The external part consists of a wide area and a vast number of rocks are exhibited here. In the internal gallery small stones of different ages are exhibited.The museum consists of various collections of rocks like Petrified Wood and Fossilized Rocks, Granite, Quartzite Shell, Lime Stone, Sist, Hard Rock, Basalt, Silica, Nice, Clay-Rock etc. and the size of the rocks are 3-4 inches to 10 feet. This museum is very attractive to the tourists.

Debiganj: 

Debiganj is one of third largest Upazila of Panchagarh district. It stands on the eastern bank of the Karatoya River. The tourism spots of Debiganj are the Revenue office building and old residential of the raja of Kuch-Bihar is famous and Jagabandhu Thakur-bariconsists of a Hindu Temple which is situated at Karatoya Setu Road, Debiganj is another place of interest for the tourists. The town also has one Dakbungalow (Rest house) too.

Govindaji Mandir (Temple) and Shibmandir in Baliadangi: 

Govindaji Mandir (Temple) is situated in the bay of the Tangon River; Raja Gobinda Narayan Thakur was built a temple in near 1707 which is known as Gobindojiu temple. This temple consists of the golden statue of Radha-krishno which is very attractive to the tourists. Though Baliadangi is a Upazila of Thakurgaon district it is very close to Panchagarh district. A 400 years old temple is situated at 8 Km north-south side of Baliadangi known as ShibMandir (Temple). The height of this temple was 30 feet but is has reduces its height due to subside. This place is another tourist spotespecially for the Hindus.

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Debiganj Korthoa Bridge and Cheparajhara Paharabhanga mosque (400 years old):

Debiganj Korthoa Bridge is another beautiful traveling place of Panchagarh. The bridge is situated in debiganj. Every year lots of travelers travel this place. When you will travel this spot you will observe the beauty of nature of Pangahgarh. This is really a very beautiful and attractive spot to the tourist. Now the other beautiful traveling place named Cheparajhara Paharabhanga mosque. It is a historical traveling spot of Panchagarh. It was build before 400 years ago in Panchagarh. If you travel to this spot you will get knowledge about the life style of that place and also about the life style of that time when this beautiful mosque was build.

MirzapurShahi Mosque (400 Years old): 

Mirzapur Shahi Mosque is a 400 (Four hundred) years old mosque situated at Mirjapur which is about 6 Km away from Atwary via Panchagharh-Atwary road. The actual building date of this mosque do not known to anyone but in the eastern wall of the mosque records its repair and renovation by Shaikh Malikuddin in 1831. There have two old graves to the south of the mosque and to its northeastern corner stands an old well. The mosque has three domes and a courtyard. The court is surrounded by a boundary wall. There consists a beautiful Chau-chalaroofed gate-way room which is situated at the middle of the eastern side used to enter the courtyard. The mosque is rectangular and it has three arch ways in the east side and arched windows on the both south and north walls. This mosque is also an attractive tourists spot

Biggest Mango tree of Bangladesh in Thakurgaon and Golokdham Mandir (Temple): 

The largest Mango tree of Bangladesh is situated at Harinmari, Baliadangi, Thakurgaon, Bangladesh. It is locally known as “Shurjopuri Aam Gachh (Mango tree)”.It has huge number of branches and that’s why it looks like a mango garden. The large tree is covered about 2.5 Bighas of land. Many tourists gathered here to visit this largest mango tree. Golokdham Mandir is situated at Saldanga village of Debiganj Upazila in Panchagarh district which is about 12 km away from Debiganj. The temple was established in 1846.The excellent architectural view is an example of eighteen century. The area of this temple is very beautiful green and cool which attracts the tourists very much.

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Transport and communication system & accommodation places:

By road is the only way to go Panchagarh from the capital Dhaka. One can go by bus or train. The buses are Hanif, Shyamoli, Dipjol, Bablu etc. rents may be 550 to 650 depending on bus and it is about 08 (Eight) hours journey from the capital Dhaka (Depending on the road condition and weather). By train will be a long process to go there Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka. If you have a private car it will be the perfect solution for your comfortable journey. After arriving in Panchagarh you can go other traveling place by local bus. There are lots of local buses here. By these local buses you can go Tetulia and Banglabandha. There are lots of auto rickshaws and rickshaws and CNG you will find in Tetulia and Banglabandha. There are lots of hotels in Panchagarh shadar. The hotels are Mouchak Residential Hotel (Address: Beside Panchagarh Land Office), Hilton Boarding (Address: Panchagarh Bazar), Central Guest House (Address: Chinema Road), Islam Residential Hotel (Address: Panchagarh Bazar), Alam Residential Boarding (Address: Fakirgonj Bazar, Atowari, Panchagarh) etc. These maximum are in the main city of Panchagarh.

Panchagarh is a beautiful tourism place. It is one of the quietest traveling or tourism places of Bangladesh like as Sreemangal. But the main fact about Panchagarh is the hospitality of people to the tourist. The people are so helpful and also so peaceful like as the place is. Hope that it will be a good solution for your recreation and it will be a memorable tour in your life. In this post we have talked about another beautiful traveling place of Bangladesh. We always try to give you proper guide lines about the traveling places of Bangladesh and we believe that our information will be a great solution for your traveling problem and a good guide lines for your travel.

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In our next post we will discuss about SUNAMGANJ which is another beautiful traveling tourism place of Bangladesh and it is situated at northeast side of Bangladesh. Around Sunamaganj there is Sylhet District to the east, Habiganj District to the South and Netrokona District to the west and the north side is India. The name of Sunamganj was named on Sipai Sunamuddin. Many generations ago, he started a bazaar on the banks of Surma River. There have many tourists spot like Tanguar Haor, Jadukata River Bank, Hason Raja Memorial Royal Palace, Laurer Garh etc. which are very attractive to the tourists.

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Sylhet tourism guide

At present backdrop, now a day’s Bangladesh has become one of the most important traveling places to the tourist. And the most important fact is, it is not only to the people of Bangladesh but also for the foreign people. By taking this importantly, we are trying to give the proper and appropriate guide lines (as much as we can do) about travel in Bangladesh. We believe that it will be a great solution of your traveling problem. In our previous discussions we have been talking about many important and beautiful traveling places of Bangladesh. Such as Bandarban, Nilgiri, Tindu, also about some place of Khagrachari district and some place of Rangamati district. Today we will talk about another most beautiful and obviously most important traveling place “SYLHET”. 

At present time Sylhet has become very important traveling spot Bangladesh to the tourist. Sylhet is one of the most beautiful traveling or tourism spot of Bangladesh. In Sylhet there are various kinds of traveling spots like beautiful tea gardens, lots of beautiful rivers, some hills which are may be small but very beautiful to look at, some beautiful haurs and some historical places. In Sylhet there are some falls also as traveling spot. We will discuss all about these tourism spots in our site. We will give you guide line and solution of traveling problem that you faces when you travel. First of all let us see something about SYLHET.

SYLHET:

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The coordinates of Sylhet is about 24°53′52″N91°52′17″E.Sylhet is one of the most beautiful and most attractive tourism spots of Bangladesh. It is situated on banks of the “SURMA RIVER”. According to the geographical map it is in the north-east Bangladesh. There are near about 500,000 people live in sylhet. There are lots of beautiful places in sylhet. Tea estates, sub-tropical hills, rain forests and river valleys are surrounding the city. Even there are lots of shrine and mazar in sylhet. Because it is also the Islamic spiritual center and was the home of some biggest Islamic Sufis. That’s why it is also known as city of 360 Sufis. Among all of them the most important are “HAZRAT SHAH JALAL (R)” & “HAZARAT SHAH PARAN (R)”. Lots of important persons have born in sylhet. Such as Genarel M.A.G Osmani the Commander-in-Chief of Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971, one of the most famous actor of Bangladesh Salman Shah etc. About Sylhet, there is one more important fact & that is- The Sylhet Division produces most of Bangladesh's tea yield and natural gas. So that’s why Sylhet has become one of the most important traveling zones and one of the most attractive places to the tourist. 

Till now we have known about Sylhet and it’s beauty. Now we discuss about the main attraction of Sylhet district. Actually there are lots of beautiful places in Sylhet. But we will discuss on Bangladesh life solution about tour and travel to Kean Bridge and the Ali Amjad Clock, Surma River, Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R), Shrine of Hazrat Shah Paran (R), Malinichora tea estate, Lakkatora tea estate, Projoton hill, Motel and advance world, Monipuri muziam, Muziam of Raza’s, Shah Jalal University, Jitu Mia’s house, Sri Coitonna’s house, Jaflong, Lalakhal, Jointapur, Panthomai fall, Bichanakandi, Pianin river, Borohill fall, Lovachora tea estate, Volagonj, Hakaloki haur, Horipur gas field, Jakaria park etc are the main attractions of Sylhet district. Anyway, today we will discuss about some of those places. First let’s know about Kean Bridge and the Ali Amjad Clock & Surma River. 

Kean Bridge and the Ali Amjad Clock:

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There is an ancient iron bridge on bank of Surma River when you put first step in the city. One can spend some pleasant time on the bank. It’s too much exciting to roam on boot. Near the bridge you can see the Ali Amzad’s 140 year’s old watch. That place would be a beautiful tourism spot to the travelers who like adventure. Michel kin was the governor of Asam state in previous century. He came to visit the Sylhet. To remind his charming memory this bridge has been constructed. According to the history, then train was the only medium to contact with Asam. For reasonable reason this historical iron bridge was made. In 1933 the railway department started to construct the bridge. And in 1936 the construction of the bridge was completed and opened for all. In 1971 during the liberation war the regiment of East Pakistan blown away some part of it by dynamite. After the liberation war it was repaired by woods and some other elements and opened for small vehicles. 

Surma River:

Surma River is one of the most beautiful and one of biggest river of Bangladesh. Surma River is a part of Surma-Meghna River system. This river starts from the Barak River of India. Surma River is divided into two parts one is Surma River and another is Kushiyara River. The average depth of Surma River is near about 280 feet or 86 m and maximum depth is about 550 or 170 m. Surma River is a perfect watery place to have a beautiful boat journey and this is also a great opportunity to have a family and friends time. Every year the program of “Boat rowing” is held on this famous Surma River.

How to go:

Now the main problem is how to go or how to reach in Sylhet. To go Sylhet from Dhaka one can use bus, train or air lines. The bus services are Shymoly, Hanif, Ena, Egal,Shohag, Greenlineare some main bus services. The rent of A/C service will be 1200 tk (+,-) and the rent of none A/C service will be 470 tk. The train services are Kalni, Jountika, Upoban etc. Rent would be 245tk to 1300tk depending on classes.

Where to stay: 

There are lots of hotels in Sylhet city. Some of the main hotels are Hotel Eastern Gate and Panahar Restaurant Sylhet, Hotel Gulshan Sylhet, Hotel Dargah View, Greenland Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel City Link International, Surma Valley Rest House, Hotel Baharain Residential, Hotel Qureishi Residence, Hotel Ajmeer, Hotel Payra etc.

That was all about Kean Bridge and the Ali Amjad Clock and about the Surma River. We believe that our information will be a great solution for your traveling problem and a good guide lines for your travel. Such beautiful places those two are. If anyone travels in Sylhet which is a very important tourism spot, he or she should go there to observe the beauty of these two places. Now we will discuss about Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R). We hope that you will also like this historical and beautiful traveling or tourism place too and we will be great solution of your traveling problem.

Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R): 

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The full name of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) is Shah Jalal ad-Din al-Mujarrad al-Turk al Naqshbandi (1271 CE to 15 March 1364 CE). Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was one of the most important Sufi Muslim at that time of Bengal. Hazrat Shah Jalal’s name is associated with the Muslim movement into the north eastern Bengal. He was the spread of Islam in Bangladesh through Sufism. There is a long history of his of travel between the Middle East, Persia, Central Asia and South Asia. According to the history, Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) arrived at Sylhet in 1303. The Mazar of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) is situated at Sylhet. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was the teacher of Sunnah of Muslim religion. He was performing prayers in solitary atmosphere. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) always lead a solitary, retire and lonely life as an ascetic. For this Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was called by the name of Al Mujarrad. He was given the name by Shaykh-ul-Mashaykh. Hazrat Shah Jalal’s (R) birthday and birth place was not confirmed by the history. But a number of scholars have claimed that Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was born in 1271 CE in Turkey. And he travel to Yemen for further learning. Again, some believe Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was born in Yemen. 

The name of his mother was Syeda Hasina Fatima and the name of his father was Mohammad bin Ibrahim. Hazrat Shah Jalal’s (R) father was a Muslim cleric. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was raised by his uncle named Syed Ahmed Kabir who lived in Mecca. He was learned from him also. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was Hafiz of islam and became an Islamic Theology. It took 30 years to achieve the spiritual education. He did lot’s of practice and meditation to achieve the spiritual education of his entire life. According to the legend it was known that, once one of his uncles Sheikh Kabir gave Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) a handful of soil. Then he asked Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) to travel to India. He asked Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) to propagate Islam in any place of India where the soil was exactly matches that which Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was given by his uncle in both smell and color. As a result Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) started his travel to India to settle Islam and he found the match of the soil in Sylhet of Bangladesh.

Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) devoted himself to Islam for his entire life. He was a very simple person. His life was very simple. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) travels a lot of countries. He was a great guide line to the people of Sylhet about Islam. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) always tried to help people and tried to give them good solution of their problems. After traveling in Sylhet Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) spend his rest of life in here. Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) was died in 15 March 1346 CE. His dargah is situated in Sylhet which is known as Dargah Mahalla. It is one of the most important shrine of Bangladesh. It is very well known traveling place to the traveler for travel. There is a mosque in here which is the largest mosque in Sylhet and one of the largest in Bangladsh.

How to go:

Now we will discuss how should travel in Sylhet and the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R). For traveling in Sylhet from Dhaka one can use bus, train or air lines. The bus services are Shymoly, Hanif, Ena, Egal,Shohag, Greenlineare some main bus services. The rent of A/C service will be 1200 tk (+,-) and the rent of none A/C service will be 470 tk. The train services are Kalni, Jountika, Upoban etc. Rent would be 245tk to 1300tk depending on classes of train. After you reach Sylhet you can go Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) shrine by rickshaw or CNG. If you travel there by rickshaw the rent will be 60-70tk and if you travel by CNG the rent will be 120-150tk. 

Where to stay: 

After traveling in Sylhet you can stay in hotels or in Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) shrine. There are lots of hotels in Sylhet city. The main hotels of Sylhet are Hotel Eastern Gate and Panahar Restaurant Sylhet, Hotel Gulshan Sylhet, Hotel Dargah View, Greenland Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel City Link International, Surma Valley Rest House, Hotel Baharain Residential, Hotel Qureishi Residence, Hotel Ajmeer, Hotel Payra etc. you can stay in Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) shrine at the time of URASH.

Well this was all about Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) and his shrine. It is an archeological traveling or tourism  place of Sylhet and also of Bangladesh. It is a very beautiful place for travel. If anyone travels this place he or she can get knowledge and a good guide lines about this place. We believe our information will be a great solution to make your travel in that historical and beautiful place. Our guide lines will help you to observe the beauty of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) shrine. 

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Well, today we have talked about only a few places of Sylhet and those places are Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) shrine, Kean Bridge and Surma River. These tourism places are really so much beautiful traveling places. In our next discussion we will talk about some other new tourism places like Shrine of Shrine of Hazrat Shah Paran, Malinichora tea estate, Lakkatora tea estate, Jaflong, Lala Khal, etc. we will also discuss about the beauty of Sreemangal in our next post. Have a good day & obviously have a good tour.

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