Chittagong- the Gateway to the Bay of Bengal is the second largest city of Bangladesh and the busiest international sea port in the country. With a picturesque large hill forests and lakes, Chittagong is an ideal vacation spot. Its green hills, broad sandy beaches and the fine cool climate always attract holiday makers. Chittagong is the country's chief seaport and is the major site for the establishment of heavy, medium and light industries. Bangladesh's only steel mill and oil refinery are also located in the city. Chittagong is connected with Dhaka and Sylhet by rail, road, air and water. The city is also connected with Cox's Bazar and Kolkata by Air.
Places of Interest:
Places of Interest:
1. Shrine of Byazid Bostami : This holy shrine attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims from a far-away location. At its base there is an old large tank with several hundred tortoises floating in the water. The tortoises are so aged that some of them can’t even move. The pilgrims consider them to be holy. Some people offer various foods to the tortoises as holy offerings.
2. World War II Cemetery: It is a well preserved cemetery where more than 700 soldiers from Commonwealth countries and Japan were buried.
2. World War II Cemetery: It is a well preserved cemetery where more than 700 soldiers from Commonwealth countries and Japan were buried.
3. Foy's Lake: Located amidst excellent panoramic surroundings, this ideal lake is for outings and picnics. This lake is visited by thousands of visitors everyday.
4. Ethnological Museum: An exquisite treasure house of variety of tribal culture and heritage of Bangladesh.
5. Court Building: Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building presents a magnificent bird's eye view of Chittagong city especially at night.
4. Ethnological Museum: An exquisite treasure house of variety of tribal culture and heritage of Bangladesh.
5. Court Building: Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building presents a magnificent bird's eye view of Chittagong city especially at night.
6. Patenga Beach: About 12 kilometers from the city center this is the sandy beach. This is the meeting place of the roaring Bay of Bengal and the river Karnaphuli.
7. Sitakund: About 40 km from Chittagong, this is famous for the Chandranath Hindu Temple as well as for the Buddist Temple. There is a hot water spring about 5 km to the north of Sitakund. Other important places of interest in Chittagong include Shrine of Shah Amanat, Chandanpura Mosque, Portuguese Arsenal Port Area, Marine Academy, Shahi Jame Mosque, Biponi Bitan (New Market) and Government Circuit
8. Cox’s Bazar: The tourist capital. Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, surfing waves, delightful sea food- all are in Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the world because it has the world's longest unbroken (120 km) sea beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against a chain of hills covered with deep green forests. The beach is famous for bathing, sun bathing, diving and swimming. The breath taking beauty of the purple sun setting behind the waves of the blue sea is exquisitely captivating. Attractive variety of cigars and handloom products of the Rakhyne tribal communities are good buys. Their unique costumes attract visitors. Located at a distance of 152 km. south of Chittagong city, Cox's Bazar is connected with Dhaka and Chittagong both by air and road. There are fascinating picnic spots at Himchair and Teknaf- southern part of Bangladesh. Buddist temple at Ramu and nearby islands of Sonadia, St. Martin and Moheskhali are obviously some memorable experience of visitor. Government has taken steps to develop Sonadia as an exclusive beach resort.
7. Sitakund: About 40 km from Chittagong, this is famous for the Chandranath Hindu Temple as well as for the Buddist Temple. There is a hot water spring about 5 km to the north of Sitakund. Other important places of interest in Chittagong include Shrine of Shah Amanat, Chandanpura Mosque, Portuguese Arsenal Port Area, Marine Academy, Shahi Jame Mosque, Biponi Bitan (New Market) and Government Circuit
8. Cox’s Bazar: The tourist capital. Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, surfing waves, delightful sea food- all are in Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the world because it has the world's longest unbroken (120 km) sea beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against a chain of hills covered with deep green forests. The beach is famous for bathing, sun bathing, diving and swimming. The breath taking beauty of the purple sun setting behind the waves of the blue sea is exquisitely captivating. Attractive variety of cigars and handloom products of the Rakhyne tribal communities are good buys. Their unique costumes attract visitors. Located at a distance of 152 km. south of Chittagong city, Cox's Bazar is connected with Dhaka and Chittagong both by air and road. There are fascinating picnic spots at Himchair and Teknaf- southern part of Bangladesh. Buddist temple at Ramu and nearby islands of Sonadia, St. Martin and Moheskhali are obviously some memorable experience of visitor. Government has taken steps to develop Sonadia as an exclusive beach resort.
9. Hill Tracts Districts: The hill Tracts Districts with their perennial forest, emerald blue water of Kaptai Lake, thrilling drives through hills and dales, colourful tribal life and culture, attractive handicrafts and artisans will satisfy you to the world of panoramic beauty. Greater Hill Tracts is dividend into three districts, namely Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban. Each one has its equally unique attractions.
10. Rangamati
From Chittagong city center, a 77 km. road amidst winding hills green fields will take you to Rangamati, the headquarters of Rangamati Hill District. It is a wonderful place of scenic splendors with flora and fauna. The town is located on the western bank of the Kaptai Lake. Rangamati is a popular holiday resort because of the beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colorful tribes. Its hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery will attract the visitors. Obviously the attractions of Rangamati are: tribal life, fishing, hiking, speed boat cruising, water skiing, bathing or enjoying nature as it be. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation provides excellent hotel and cottage accommodation, catering, speed boat and other facilities at Rangamati.
11.Kaptai
If you’re in Chittagong area and not visiting Kaptai, you’re missing something. Just a pleasant drive of 64 km. from Chitagong brings you to huge blue water surrounded with tropical forest. This is the famous man-made Kaptai Lake (680 sq. km) formed by damming the Kamaphuli river. Merely 3 km. from Kaptai along Chittagong Road, lies the ancient Chit Morong Buddist temple with beautiful Buddist statues. Other places of interest in the Hill Tract districts include Chandraghone, Khagrachari and Bandarban. Foreign tourists must inform the local authority and Bangladesh Parjatan Board before visiting the Hill Tracts.
If you’re in Chittagong area and not visiting Kaptai, you’re missing something. Just a pleasant drive of 64 km. from Chitagong brings you to huge blue water surrounded with tropical forest. This is the famous man-made Kaptai Lake (680 sq. km) formed by damming the Kamaphuli river. Merely 3 km. from Kaptai along Chittagong Road, lies the ancient Chit Morong Buddist temple with beautiful Buddist statues. Other places of interest in the Hill Tract districts include Chandraghone, Khagrachari and Bandarban. Foreign tourists must inform the local authority and Bangladesh Parjatan Board before visiting the Hill Tracts.
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