Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel - Bangladesh Expeditions


Hotel Sonargaon, a 5 star standered hotel in Dhaka & Bangladesh Expeditions are proud to offer tourism opportunities in Bangladesh together for the valued guests of Sonargaon Hotel. During your stay at Sonargaon Hotel, You are welcome to avail the tours & cruises of Bangladesh Expeditions at discounted rates. You can either contact directly to Bangladesh Expeditions or our Concierge desk, you will enjoy the same facilities & prices.


Hotel Sonargaon - Bangladesh Expeditions offers: *****


***ITINIRARY***:
DHAKA CITY TOUR (HALF DAY)*********** us$ 25

Normally this tour will be in the morning and will last 3-4 hours. On this tour our experienced guide will show you a little bit of this fast growing city. However, due to the lack of time and the traffic situation, it will be restricted within the main city area only. The trip will include visits to some well-known places like Sadarghat (river front), Nawab’s (King’s) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or ‘Pink Palace’, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswari Temple, National Parliament Building, National Museum and Freedom Fighters Museum.

If you wish, we can organise this trip with the help of bicycle rickshaw. In that case, a small group is preferable. The price will be the same as above.



Full Day Sigtseeing of Dhaka City & Sonargaon/Savar*******US$ 35

This tour will be for the whole day and will include a light lunch. The first part of this tour will be the same as mentioned above (refer to HALF DAY sightseeing).

After completion of the morning session, and a quick lunch in a fast food restaurant, our experienced guide will take you out of the city. You may go to either Savar, about 20 Km. north-west of Dhaka and the National Martyr’s Monument. This 50m high and beautifully kept structure was built as memorial to the millions who died in the struggle for independence in 1971. Or, to Sonargaon (means Golden City), 25 Km. to the east, which was the country’s first capital from the 13th to the early 17th century. In its prime time, besides being the capital of the region this was a important river port, an important centre for the manufacture and export of the famous muslin cloth one of the main export item of Bengal in those days.

Although, except for several mosques, a bridge, a few tombs & stupas nothing remains of the original city. still you will find much to see there. In addition there is a well maintained Folk Art Museum worth visiting. Back to Dhaka late in the afternoon.



Cruise On Meghna River & visit Sonargaon**********US$ 35

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*********US$ 50

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.


Full Day River Cruise on Shitalakhsma River********US$ 35

After pick-up, you will drive to Demra Ghat, which is about 15 km east of Dhaka. On arrival there, board our boat. Immediately the cruising on Shitalakhya river will begin and. Tea / coffee with cakes or cookies served.

After about 1-1½ hours, the boat will reach a place called Murapara. Here you can visit an old Zamindar’s palace now converted into a college. Also here is a jute mill which you can visit. For that you need to inform us early. The cruising will continue northward for another hour before turning back. At this stage, if you wish, the boat will stop and you can go for a swim. At around 13:00 the lunch will be served. Generally on Friday we serve continental food, on Saturday Chinese food and on Monday Bangladeshi food. For drinking we serve, mineral waters. Cold soft drinks will be available on payment. On this cruise you should easily see the Gangetic Dolphins.On way back we shall serve you tea / coffee with cookies before stopping, at Noapara village to show the traditional and famous Jamdanee weaving. It is also possible for you to buy pieces of Jamdanee cloths here as a souvenir. You will then return back to Demra and from there drive back to Dhaka.

This is an intensive sightseeing and river-cruising program. This tour is ideal for those with limited time to spare The first part of this trip will be similar to half day s/s, but a bit short. Following this, at approximately 12:30, you will arrive at Demra Ghat and board the boat.
Immediately the cruise on Shitallkhya River will start and the lunch served. At Murapara, you may visit the olld Zamindar’s palace. On the way back tea/coffee with cakes will be served before stopping at Noapara village to show you the traditional and famous Jamdanee weaving.After that we cruise back to Demra and drive from there Dhaka. Arrive Dhaka late in the afternoon.


Evening River Cruise with Dinner *********US$ 50

Normally this trip will begin around 16:00. After pick-up drive to Demra and board the boat .Immediately the cruising on the Shitalakhya River will begin. After about 15-20 minutes cruising the boat will arrive Noapara village and stop. Here you may go to watch the weaving of the famous Jamdanee, a special kind of textile unique in Bangladesh. It will be possible for you to buy pieces of Jamdanee cloths here as a souvenir. After that, the cruising will continue and we shall serve tea/coffee with cookies. After cruising for an hour the boat will anchor at a nice place for you to enjoy the evening or take a swim in the river.

At around 19:30 dinner will be served. For your drinking needs we shall provide mineral water. Cold soft drinks will be available on payment.
Around 20:00 the boat will start it’s return journey. You will cruise back Demra at around 21:30 and from here drive back to Dhaka.


Full Day Excursion Trip to Monamoti ___________US$ 55

This trip will begin early in the morning around 08:00, when our guide will come and pick you up from our usual pick-up points or your nominated place with a reserved transport.Immediately you will drive to Moinamoti in Comilla. The journey will take around two and half hours time. The road is quite good. After arrival, you will have a cup of tea at the cafeteria of BARD (Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development).

After that the guide will take you out for a interesting sightseeing of this archeological site bearing old Buddhist civilization. Also you will visit the close by museum where they have preserved many excavated findings from this place.

Lunch will be offered at the cafeteria of BARD or a local restaurant. After lunch you will go to visit an old Hindu temple situated at the southern end of the city, before driving back to Dhaka.On the way back, you will stop at Sonargaon, the old capital of Bengal for sightseeing. During 16th and 17th century this was the capital of Bengal. You can also visit the folklore museum at Sonargaon.You will arrive back in Dhaka late in the afternoon at around 18:00.


Full Day Excursion Trip to a Pottery Village**********US$ 40

This trip will begin early in the morning at around 08:00, when our guide will come and pick you up from our usual pick-up points or your nominated place with a reserved transport. Immediately you will drive to Savar (around 35 km away from Dhaka). Upon arrival, you will visit the National Martyr’s Monument.

After that your accompanied guide will take you to a nearby place called Dhamrai. This place is famous for brass artisans. The accompanied guide will take you to one of the places where you will see the artisans at work. Also you can visit the “Rath”, which is similar to the Roman Chariot. During the Bengali month “Ashar” a big festival called “Ratha Jatra” takes place here in Dhamrai.

After this you will go to have some snacks at the Joy Restaurant situated just in front of the monument, before going to the famous pottery village in Kakran. To reach this village you will have to leave the vehicle at Nayarhat and take a small ride by boat for about 20-30 minutes. The accompanied guide will make all the arrangements.

Earlier, when there was widespread use of pots & utensils made from the clay, most of the people of this village used to be potters. Now you will see that only few families are still trying to hold this profession as their living.After spending some time in this village, you will come back to the vehicle, and drive back. You will be arriving in Dhaka at around 17:00.




Overnight Village Home Trip -- Explore Bangladesh*******US$ 75

On the first day you will go to the village from Dhaka at around 08:00 by reserved car/coach. We are offering this trip in order to introduce you to a village life in Bangladesh, where over 80% of the population resides. We have a few selected villages for this purpose. Depending upon your interest we shall select the village. The villages that we visit are all within a 1-1½ hour drive from Dhaka.

On this trip you will experience first-hand the slow and unhurried pace of rural life of a simple community that has not significantly changed its rhythm over the centuries (except for the inevitable intrusion of modern technology here and there). We shall not only help you to understand the village life but we shall also help you to communicate with the villagers in the evening. During the day, if you are contented to be an observer, you will watch, or if you prefer to get closer and more involved, you can participate, in the normal activities of the villagers like agricultural work in the field, fishing, weaving or tending cattle. We shall arrange your accommodation in the house of your home stay family. Obviously, it will be very simple but surely there will be no mechanical sound to disturb your sleep. We shall however make sure that the basic necessities are provided for you.

In the following morning you will continue to experience village life in your own way. The accompanying guide will be there to assist you in all respects. After lunch you will drive back to Dhaka.


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Ancient Bengal-
Mosques,Temples & Stupas
( 3 Days / 2 Night )
• Night stay on Hotel Naz Garden
• A/c Transport
• All Meal, tea, water, snacks

Price Per Person:
BDT.18 500
( Minimum 02 Adults )
BDT. 6 900 ( Minimum 08-15 adults)
BDT. BDT. 5 900 ( Mini.20- 40 Adults)
What to See: Chotta sona, Darasbari Mosque, Kantajee’s Temple, King palace, Paharpur, Mahasthan, Puthia-
( Shiva, Guvinda and Jagannat Temple )



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Tea valley, Rain Forest, Tribal village, SRIMONGAL

Srimongal- the Tea capital of Bangladesh is just 191 km. from Dhaka. The lush green tea plantation, Rubber garden and the beautiful lake always attracts the foreign tourists. The Lauawachara rain forest is the habitat of white browed Gibbons, hornbills and many other rare animals and birds. You will be inspired to visit the colorful Manipuri tribal culture. 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, pineapple, orange and many other delicious fruits. The rain forest and wetlands of Srimongal and Sylhet are the best place for bird watching. Here you may find many species of local and migratory birds.

Short Trip to Srimongal (2 days 1 night)
Day 01: Depart Dhaka in the early morning by reserved car/coach for Srimongal. The distance is around 191 KM. it will take 5 hours. On way you will cross the Meghna River by ferry at a place called Bhairab. At around noon you will reach Srimongal. We shall arrange your accommodation at the Ex-DFID Tea Resort. After check-in the Resorts the accompanied guide will take you out to show the tea plantations and rubber gardens and Khasia Punji
In the late afternoon Guide will take you to the British Dam (3.50 Km ) where you find Birds and picture-sque scenery of Hilly lake . Return to the hotel by the evening, Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel/Motel.
Day 02: After an early breakfast you will visit the Lawacharra forestThe Lawacherra rainforest are habitat of Hanuman monkeys, other rare species of wild animals, and birds. We shall try to show you the plucking of tealeaves, mostly by the women workers in a typical style.
After trekking to Lawacherra Forest Guide will take you to the Madhbkunda waterfalls ( Countries biggest waterfalls ) it will take 2 hrs to arrive there.
After visiting Lunch will be serve on Parjatan exclusive Restaurant. Return drive back to Dhaka will arrive hopefully at around 06 : 30 PM.
Trip to Srimongal by train / car (2 days / 1night)
Price Per Person: BDT. 12 500 or US$ 185

Price Includes
• Air-conditioned Reserved A/c Vehicle
• Accommodation on Ex-DFID tea resort Cottage
• Exclusive Meals on resort Restaurant
• Experienced Guide + Soft drinks+ Mineral Bottle




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Expeditions to Hills, Lake, ethnic people, Beach and Island
7 days/ 6 Nights
Day-01: Depart Dhaka by reserved A.C car/coach in the morning about to Rangamati. In about 6.5 hours you will arrive at the Parjatan Hotel in Rangamati, where we shall arrange for your accommodation.
On the way to Rangamati we will stop at checkpoints, where the entry of foreign Tourists is controlled. We therefore kindly ask you to carry your passport with you on this tip. In the afternoon sightseeing of Rangamati town and its surrounding will be arrange for you.
Day 02: In this day Guide will show you the attractive place as possible the day’s museum, swimming, (if open), a Buddhist temple, Kaptai lake, the chakma King’s place, handicraft centers, souvenir shops and a nearby tribal village. Back to the hotel by evening.
Day 03 : Depart from Rangamati after breakfast about to Bandarban via chondrogona. Upon arrival transfer you to parjatan hotel for lunch After taking lunch Guide will offer you to go for a hike down to the Shangu River or a walking in the Bhom tribal village of Shaila Propat. In the evening you will back to the hotel for dinner & the overnight.
Day 04 : after having breakfast Guide will take you for a sightseeing tour of Ruma and Chimbuk. packet lunch will be arranged for this outing. Back to the hotel for lunch and you will leave bandarban and drive to Cox’s bazaar. Upon arrival transfer you to the 3 star category hotel where we arrange your overnight accommodation and beach activities will be offer and Dinner from your hotel restaurant.

Day-05: in the early morning jogging on beach after having breakfast More activities will be offer on this day on Beach. Guide will take you the Moheskhali island to visit the world largest Buddhist Temple and pagodas, Tribal village to know the Rakhain Tribes life style and the scenic beauty of hills of island. After early lunch we will resume start our journey about to Chittagong for over night

Day-06: More activities will be offer in this day- visit the world war-2 cemetery and ethnological Museum and after lunch return drive about to Dhaka. On way stop at Comilla to see the Archeological Sites- which the was established in 8th century by King Buddadev. Back to Dhaka in the evening.

Price per person:US$ 550 ( Minimum 02 Adults )
-----------------US$ 340 ( Minimum 04-06 Adults )
-----------------US$ 320 ( Minimum 10-22 Adults )
Price Includes: All Exclusive Hotel, Meals, Transportation and Experienced Guide.

What to see: All attractive place Of Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s bazaar, Chittagong and Comilla Archaeological Sites.

Rental Vehicle to cover this area and Run :
Sadan car, x, G-corolla is rent for 7 Days: US$ 595 / 2 = 300 ( included Fuel )

Micro bus/ Noah/Voxy for 7 Days: US$ 625 / 2 = 312 ( included Fuel )
Total run to cover this places Minimum 1200 kms. And per kms= BDT. 15
Interpreter/ speaking English / Japanese / French Tour Guide Charge per Day =US$ 70
Beach&ISLAND
3 Days/ 2 night by A/c vehicle

Cox’s bazaar-the longest natural beach ( 120 km.)in the world!
Miles of silvery sands, surfing waves, rare conch shells, towering cliffs, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temple and tribal life-this is Cox’s bazaar, the Tourist capital of Bangladesh. The morning fish Market, waterfalls of Himchari, a few very old wooden temples in Ramu, is the most attraction in Cox’s bazaar. Trip to Sonadia and Moheskhali are memorable experience of a life time.

St. Martins, the only coral island of Bangladesh-is about over thousands of people. Most of them depend 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 boat.
The water is much more clearer here compare to any other beach. It is possible to snorkel here if you carry your own equipment. It will be Fantastic, if you stay there during the full moon time

Note: Now is Summer Season for this we take our guest to the Moheskhali island where you find the Buddhist temple, Pagodas and only hills in the island in
Bangladesh .

Day-01: Depart Dhaka in the early morning from your residence by reserve A/C vehicle about to Cox’s bazaar and takes around 08 hours to arrive there. On way Guide will be served your break fast and lunch from highway standard restaurant.
Upon arrival transfer you to the 3 star category hotel where we arrange your overnight accommodation and beach activities will be offer and Dinner from your hotel restaurant.

Day-02: in the early morning jogging on beach after having breakfast More activities will be offer on this day on Beach…

Day-03: Guide will take you the Moheskhali island to visit the world largest Buddhist Temple and pagodas, Tribal village to know the Tribes life style and the scenic beauty of hills of islnd. After visiting Moheshkhali island Guide will also take you to Himcari water falls and trekking to high hills. After lunch we will resume start our return journey and back to Dhaka at around 10:00 pm.
Option: we can arrange either Moheskhali or Coral Island St.Martin

Price Per Person: us$ 140 ( Minimum 04-08 adults )

BDT.200 ( Minimum 02 adults )
Price includes:
• All transfer by reserved A/C Vehicle
• 2 night Accommodation on A/c Twin sharing room,

• All meal on Exclusive Hotel Restaurant ( Breakfast +lunch+ Dinner + Snacks )
• Tea/ coffee, soft drinks and Mineral water and Experienced Guide.


• Bandarban & Cox’s bazaar Trip for 3 days / 2 Night

Price Per person: US$ 220 ( Minimum 02 Adults )
US$ 180 ( Minimum 04 Adults )
US$ 150 ( Minimum 06-20 Adults )