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আমি তীর্থ দাশগুপ্ত, একজন বাঙ্গালী ভ্রমণকারী এবং ফটোগ্রাফার।  ।  আমি আমার পরিবার  সহ  দেশের এবং বিদেশের প্রতিটি কোণে ভ্রমণ করতে পছন্দ করি এবং আমার বাবা , মা এবং শ্বাশুড়ী ও  বিভিন্ন গতিতে দেশের পাশাপাশি বিদেশেও ভ্রমণ করতে পছন্দ করেন। আমাদের ভ্রমণ শৈলীর গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বৈশিষ্ট্য হ’ল আমরা চির পরিচিত ভ্রমণপথগুলিতে কিছু কম পরিচিত বা অজানা গন্তব্য যুক্ত করতে পছন্দ করি।

     এই ব্লগ সাইটটি আমি আমাদের ভ্রমণ স্মৃতিগুলি সমস্ত সমভাবাপন্ন পর্যটকদের সাথে ভাগ করে নেওয়ার ও তাদের সাথে সংযোগ স্থাপনের জন্য তৈরি করেছি।

      আমি বিশ্বাস করি আমরা সবাই ভ্রমণকারী। আমরা আমাদের নিজস্ব উপায়ে প্রতিনিয়ত ভ্রমণ করছি এবং আমাদের জীবন সমৃদ্ধ করছি।ভ্রমণ মানেই সবসময়ে দূরের কোনো গন্তব্যে বাক্স প্যাঁটরা গুছিয়ে বেড়াতে যেতে হবে তার কি মানে , বাড়ীর পাশে কোনো নাম না জানা জায়েগা নতুন করে চোখে ধরা পরাটাও তো এক প্রকারের ভ্রমণ তাই না ? আমি বিশ্বাস করি ভ্রমণ একটি দুর্দান্ত স্ট্রেস বাস্টার।

যখন ই কোনও  এক মুহূর্তে কোনও নির্দিষ্ট স্পটে ঘুরে দেখার বিষয়ে  মনে একটি ভাবনা জাগ্রত হয়,  তৎক্ষণাৎ আমার পরিকল্পনা শুরু হয়ে যায়ে এবং আমি প্রতি পদে  আসল ভ্রমণের মতোই পরিকল্পনা পর্যায়টিও সমানভাবে উপভোগ করি। এটি একটি দুর্দান্ত অনুভূতি এবং আমি নিশ্চিত যে আপনারা অনেকেই আমার এই ভাবনায়ে অনুরণিত হবেন।

যখন আমরা কোনও স্থান ঘুরে দেখি বা কোনও ট্যুর পরিকল্পনা করি তখন আমরা এটিকে এমনভাবে পরিকল্পনা করতে চাই যাতে আমরা স্থানীয় রীতিনীতি, সংস্কৃতি, রান্না এবং সর্বোপরি প্রকৃতির সর্বোচ্চ স্তরের অনুভূতি পাই।

আশাকরি আমাদের ভ্রমণকাহিনীগুলি আপনাদের ভাল লাগবে । লেখার মাঝে মাঝে প্রচুর ভ্রমণ স্মৃতি ছবি ও ভিডিও র মাধ্যমে তুলে ধরা থাকবে ।

কেমন লাগল প্রত্যেকটি লেখার নীচে যে কমেন্টস সেকশান আছে তাতে  জানাবেন । ভালো লাগলে সাইট টি সাবস্ক্রাইব করুন  নিজের ইমেল আইডি দিয়ে । প্রতিমাসে নতুন নতুন ভ্রমণকাহিনী প্রকাশ করব আমরা এবং আপনার ইমেইল এ সাথে সাথে নতুন লেখা পৌঁছে যাবে । আপনাদের মুল্যবান মতামত ইমেলে জানান । অপেক্ষায় থাকব ।

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For Bengalis who left their home in Bangladesh, a new tour can take them to their desher bari

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Barisal, Sylhet, Jessore, Rajshahi, Mymensingh—real places in Bangladesh with the magic power of opening portals into imaginary homelands by mere utterance alone. For many in West Bengal, these are the markers of a home left behind in the aftermath of an en-masse migration. And one remembered through stories told by grandparents evoking bucolic summers, festivities, and feasts.

Now a travel company in Kolkata will not only help you visit this place from your stories, it will also trace your familial roots down to the exact latitude-longitude based on the information you give them. The Desher Bari tour by Immersive Trails aims to trace roots and ancestry in a country that was once home and subsequently lost in the redrawing of maps. For many Bengalis in West Bengal, and elsewhere in the world, the desher bari or the ancestral country home exists across the border—in Bangladesh.

Retracing Roots

The Partition of India redrew maps, displacing millions of people. In the case of Bangladesh, this migration continued for years from the 1940s, through the Indo-Pak war of 1971, right up to recent times. And in the making of these new borders, the erstwhile homes became an idea representing both loss and belonging. The surviving members of a generation who still remembered the architecture, history, and geography of their familial homes, told their stories to the next generation. With each telling and the passage of time, the desher bari became a myth where both the desh (the country) and the bari (home) were lost to the churn of history. Yet, for successive generations, this imaginary homeland and the home became a way to understand their past and present.

This tour is a research and legacy-based programme conceptualised by Immersive Trails to address this need. The company translates in-depth, ethical research into on-ground and virtual experiences. Founded by two academics—Dr. Tathagata Neogi, an ethnographer plus archaeologist by training and his wife Chelsea Mcgill, a linguistic anthropologist—Immersive Trails takes the rigour of research and brings it into the world of travel. “We wanted to take our training and research-based approach outside the halls of academia into the real world. This was also a chance for students in humanities-based disciplines to have an alternative mode of livelihood as these departments have very little funding,” says Neogi.

Their focused tours around Kolkata include a Bengal Rising Walk which takes guests into the back alleys of Bidhan Sarani to trace the Bengal Renaissance and the beginnings of the armed freedom movement in India. A Chasing Calcutta’s Ghosts Walk traces the eerie stories that haunt the city, placing them in the context of Kolkata’s past and comes with a curated graphic novel. Further afield, Immersive Trails has set up a team in Bangladesh comprising PhD students in anthropology and history and have crafted tours across the country.

The Desher Bari tour is part of this cross-border enterprise which aims to give people a chance to visit their erstwhile ancestral country home. At the very least, it allows a generation of millennials to learn more about their history through the research that is presented to you after you sign up. Once guests enrol, they have several rounds of video calls with researchers on the team where they share information, anecdotes, photographs and snippets of remembered history. This becomes the starting point for the team, which then delves into government archives and travels onward to the places in question to trace these individual histories. Through their network of village unions and local contacts, they pinpoint your ancestral place and create a report of its present status complete with detailed pictures and information. For many, this is sufficient, while others move on to the next phase to plan their trip there. At this point, the company comes on board to arrange all logistics and assigns a team member to enable the journey. The tour is completely bespoke with travel and stay arranged according to budgets. In remote districts away from towns and cities, arrangements are made for accommodation at a village home.

The fact that this bit of history is a missing piece for many born in post-Partition India, is reflected in the number of enquiries Immersive Trails has got for this tour since its recent launch in May. “Most people asking for the research are those in their 20s and 30s,” says Neogi. And for all of them this present or absent desher bari matters.

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This short Moscow tour will give you a true taste of the history, culture and incomparable urban vibe that define one of the world’s largest metropolises. In just three days, this Moscow itinerary takes in all the most iconic sights of this attraction-packed destination. After two and half days getting acquainted with the city, we’ve set time aside for you to explore Moscow your way and discover your own favourite hang-outs in a city overflowing with hidden treasures

3-Day Moscow Tour Highlights:

• Panoramic Tour of Moscow: See Moscow beyond the postcard images on a private excursion by car through the city streets including a drive along the banks of the Moskva River. Visit the famous Bolshoi Theatre, pass by Gorky Park and the Novodevichy Convent, and admire the city from on high at the Sparrow Hill observation platform.
• Moscow Historical City Centre Guided Walking Tour : Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the world’s biggest metropolises and discover local haunts on foot, including the Red Square, the Kremlin and the multi-coloured domes of St Basil’s Cathedral.
• Armory Chamber tour: Explore the endless treasures of this unique museum, displaying the wealth accumulated by Russian rulers from the 12th century until the October Revolution of 1917. Walking through the exhibition halls is a journey through the centuries.
• Moscow Metro Tour : Go deep underground on a subway tour of the famous Moscow metro. The world’s deepest metro system is renowned for its palatial, art-adorned stations, complete with marble columns and chandeliers.

On your first day, you’ll be treated to a panoramic, drive-by tour of Moscow to get a feel for the immense scale of one of the world’s most rapidly developing urban centres. The city’s history unfolds in real-time as you pass lavish imperial mansions, solemn Soviet structures and luxurious modern shopping centres.

Day two kicks off exploring Moscow’s historic centre on foot, followed by a tour of the Kremlin, the seat of Russian power and political intrigue for centuries. Stand in the Red Square, surrounded by the stunning architecture as you hear stories of the people and events behind many of Moscow’s most iconic landmarks.

On your final day, we’ll head beneath the city for a tour of the Moscow Metro and its famously ornate underground stations. Art lovers should hit up one of Moscow’s many world-class galleries such as the Tretyakov State Gallery, the Pushkin Museum or Garage, Moscow’s cutting-edge contemporary art museum. History fans can follow a Soviet trail through the city including Stalin’s Bunker, while those seeking a more indulgent experience can browse trendy neighbourhoods like Kitay Gorod or shop for everything from fashion to kitsch souvenirs at the enchanting Izmaylovo Flea Market. Foodies can head to one of the countless speciality stores sampling vodka, caviar and chocolate.

If you only have a few days to spend in Moscow, this tour will ensure you make the most of your time in the city. Let the experts navigate you through this complex and occasionally overwhelming capital, giving you plenty of time to soak up the city’s most unmissable attractions.

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Day 1 Panoramic city tour

Welcome to the glorious capital of Russia, Moscow! You’ll be met by your driver at the airport and taken to your centrally located hotel.

After check-in and rest, meet your private guide at the hotel lobby for a comprehensive tour of Moscow by car. Visit the starkly contrasting Theatre Square to see the stunning Bolshoi Theatre, pass Tverskaya Street, the city’s main boulevard and home to the landmark Yeleseyevskiy Grocery Store.

You’ll enjoy a panoramic drive along the Moskva River, where a huge, controversial state of Peter the Great was erected. Pass by the legendary Gorky Park and the White House before a stop at the architecturally stunning Novodevichy Convent, and the observation platform at Sparrow Hills, for a bird’s eye view over this staggering megalopolis.

Day 2 Red Square and Kremlin

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the historical city centre. Stroll through the Red Square, the hub of cultural life in Moscow, with its elaborate ‘stone flower’ fountain and fantasy-like St Basil’s Cathedral – a postcard-perfect symbol of the nation. Admire the grandiose façade of GUM, the city’s most luxurious shopping centre, and visit Alexander’s Garden, with its eternal flame and the chance to watch a changing of the guards.

Break for lunch before continuing on a tour of the Kremlin and Armoury Chamber, famous of its collection of tsarist fashion, with regalia such as jewel-encrusted crowns, orbs and sceptres as well as arms and armour, exotic gifts from the leaders of faraway lands, and an illustrious case of Imperial Faberge eggs.

As an option* spend an evening on a sumptuous dinner cruise, taking in the stunning sights and city lights of this mesmerising metropolis by night.

Day 3 Metro and Arbat Street

Start a day with a tour of Metro, stopping on the way to marvel at some of the most elaborately decorated stations of the world-famous Moscow subway system. Take a stroll along Old Arbat street - the most famous street in Moscow. Through the centuries Arbat used to be one of the most bohemian places in Moscow. Today Arbat is a promenade full of small cozy cafes and street life.

The afternoon is free for you to either enjoy the rest of the day on your own or choose among optional excursions to explore more of Moscow. Visit the Tretyakov Gallery or Pushkin State Museum to admire Russian art. Join locals for a stroll at the Gorky or VDNH park.

Visit beautiful Kolomeskoye Estate or Izmailovo Kremlin, or spend a day exploring the beautiful city of the Golden Ring (Russian province) - Sergiev Posad. In the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your departure to your next destination.

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১ম দিন : স্বর্ণমন্দির, মেঘলা পর্যটন কেন্দ্র ও নীলাচল ২য় দিন : মিলনছড়ি, শৈলপ্রপাত, চিম্বুক ও নীলগিরি

বান্দরবান ঘোরার জন্যে ৩ রকমের যানবাহন পাবেন। সিএনজি যা ২-৪ জনের জন্যে উপযুক্ত, মহেন্দ্র জীপ (ল্যান্ডক্রুজার) যা ৫-৮ জনের জন্যে উপযুক্ত এবং চান্দের গাড়ি ৮-১৫ জন্যের জন্যে উপযুক্ত। ভ্রমণ স্থান গুলো বেড়ানোর জন্যে আপনারা কতজন একসাথে সেই অনুযায়ী গাড়ি ঠিক করতে হবে।

যেভাবেই বান্দরবান আসেন চেষ্টা করবেন যেন সকাল সকাল পৌঁছে যেতে পারেন। সকালে বান্দরবান পৌঁছে ফ্রেশ হয়ে নাস্তা করে নিন। আগে থেকে হোটেল বুকিং করা না থাকলে কোন হোটেল ঠিক করে ফ্রেশ হয়ে নাস্তা করে নিন। আপনার প্রথম গন্তব্য স্বর্ণমন্দির তারপর দুপুরের খাবার খেয়ে একটু বিশ্রাম নিয়ে মেঘলা এবং বিকেলে নীলাচল ঘুরে বেড়ালে ভাল লাগবে।

প্রথম দিনের জায়গা গুলো ঘুরে দেখার জন্যে একসাথে রিজার্ভ করে নিতে পারেন অথবা চাইলে প্রথমে স্বর্ণমন্দির দেখে তারপর দুপুরের খাবার খেয়ে মেঘলা ও নীলাচল দেখার জন্যে আলাদা ভাবে গাড়ি নিতে পারেন। মহেন্দ্র জীপ বা চান্দের গাড়ি ঠিক করার জন্যে জীপ স্ট্যান্ডে গিয়ে লাইনে থাকা গাড়ি নিতে পারবেন। সব গুলো জায়গা ঘুরে দেখার জন্যে সিএনজি রিজার্ভ ৮০০-১০০০ টাকা, মহেন্দ্র জীপ ১২০০-১৬০০ টাকা এবং চান্দের গাড়ী ১৮০০-২২০০ টাকা লাগবে। তবে দামাদামি করে নিতে হবে এবং সিজন অনুযায়ী ভাড়া কম বেশি হতে পারে।

তো গাড়ি নিয়ে প্রথমে চলে যান স্বর্নমন্দির। স্বর্ণমন্দির প্রবেশ করার জন্যে জনপ্রতি ৫০ টাকা করে টিকেট কাটতে হবে। যেহেতু এটি একটি ধর্মীয় স্থান, তাই এমন কিছু করবেন না যেন ধর্মীয় মূল্যবোধে আঘাত লাগে। স্বর্ণমন্দির ঘুরে আবার শহরে ফিরে আসুন। শহরের কোন রেস্টুরেন্ট থেকে দুপুরের খাবার খেয়ে নিন। অথবা চাইলে সরাসরি মেঘলা গিয়ে সেখানের খাবার হোটেল আছে খেয়ে নিতে পারবেন। তবে কম খরচে খেতে চাইলে শহরের হোটেল থেকে খেয়ে নেওয়াই ভাল হবে।

দুপুরে খেয়ে যদি হাতে সময় থাকে একটু বিশ্রাম নিতে পারেন। তবে নীলাচলের জন্যে যত বেশী সময় রাখবেন তত ভাল হবে। কারণ বিকেলের নীলাচল অনেক সুন্দর। তাই চেষ্টা করুন সেখানে আগে চলে যাবার। নীলাচল প্রবেশ করতে টিকেট কাটতে হবে। বিকেল থেকে সন্ধ্যার সময়টুকু সেখানেই কাটিয়ে দিন।

নীলাচল থেকে এইবার আবার বান্দরবান শহরে হোটেলে ফিরে আসুন। ফ্রেশ হয়ে বিশ্রাম নিয়ে রাতের খাবার এবং রাতের বান্দরবান শহর দেখার জন্যে বের হতে পারেন। রাতের বান্দরবান ভিন্ন রূপে আপনার কাছে দেখা দিবে। রাতের খাবার শেষে চাইলে ব্রীজে কাছে গিয়ে সাঙ্গুর রূপ দেখতে পারেন।

হোটেলে ফিরে এসে তাড়াতাড়ি ঘুমিয়ে যাবার চেষ্টা করুন। পরদিন নীলগিরি দেখতে যেতে চাইলে সবচেয়ে ভাল হবে যত সকালে সম্ভব রওনা দেওয়ার। যত সকালে যেতে পারবেন পাহাড়ে মেঘ দেখার সম্ভবানা তত বেশী হবে।

দ্বিতীয় দিন

খুব সকালে উঠে নাস্তা করে নিন (সম্ভব হলে ভোর ৬ টার আগেই)। তারপর আপনার সুবিধামত যানবাহন ঠিক করে নিন। তবে এই ক্ষেত্রে সকালে সময় নষ্ট করতে না চাইলে আগেরদিন গাড়ি ঠিক করে রাখতে পারেন। তাহলে সকালে রেডি হয়েই রওনা হয়ে যেতে পারবেন।

নীলগিরি যাবার পথেই শৈলপ্রপাত ঝর্ণা, মিলনছড়ি ভিউ পয়েন্ট ও চিম্বুক পর্যটন কেন্দ্র। এই সব গুলো জায়গা একসাথে একদিনেই ভ্রমণ করতে পারবেন। সারাদিনের জন্যে সিএনজি ভাড়া নিবে ২০০০-২২০০ টাকা, মহেন্দ্র জীপ ২,৪০০-৩,০০০ টাকা এবং চান্দের গাড়ি ৩,৫০০-৪,২০০ টাকা। ভাড়াও ক্ষেত্রে দরদাম করে নিতে হবে এবং কোন কোন জায়গায় দাড়াবেন তাও কথা বলে নিবেন।

মনে রাখবেন চান্দের গাড়ি কিংবা জিপ ভাড়া আপনার দরদামের উপর নির্ভর করবে তাই ভাল মত দরদাম করে নিন। তবে ডিসেম্বর ও জানুয়ারি মাসে পিক সিজন থাকার কারণে সাধারণত ভাড়ার পরিমাণ আরও বেশি হয়ে থাকে।

যদি খুব ভোরে রওনা দেন এবং মেঘ দেখার ইচ্ছেটাই বেশী থাকে তাহলে যাবার পথে কোথাও না দাঁড়িয়ে সরাসরি নীলগিরি চলে যান। নীলগিরি থেকে ফেরার পথে চিম্বুক, মিলছড়ি ও শৈলপ্রপাত ঝর্ণা ঘুরে আসবেন। নীলগিরি ও চিম্বুক প্রবেশের জন্যে টিকেট কাটা লাগবে। আর দুপুরের খাবার নীলগিরিতে করে নিতে পারেন অথবা চিম্বুক পর্যটন কেন্দ্রের সামনে আদিবাসীদের হোটেল আছে খেয়ে নিতে পারবেন। তবে এইসব ক্ষেত্রে আগেই অর্ডার করে রাখলে খাবার রেডি পাবেন। নয়তো খাবারের জন্যে অপেক্ষা করতে হতে পারে। আর সাথে করে কিছু শুকনো খাবার ও পানি নিয়ে যাবেন।

বান্দরবান থেকে নিলিগিরি দূরত্ব প্রায় ৫০ কিলোমিটার। শুধু যাওয়া ও আসাতেই প্রায় ৫ ঘন্টা সময় লাগবে। পথের অনন্যা জায়গা ভাল করে দেখা ও নীলগিরি ঘুরে বেড়ানো এবং যাওয়া আসা মিলিয়ে ৭-৮ ঘন্টা লেগে যাবে। তাই সময়ের দিকে খেয়াল রাখতে হবে।

নীলগিরি ঘুরে আবার বান্দরবান ফিরে আসুন। দিন শেষে রাতের বাসে আপনার গন্তব্যে রওনা হয়ে যান। বাস উঠার আগে রাতের খাবার খেয়ে নিন অথবা হাইওয়েতে খেয়ে নিতে পারবেন। ট্রেনে যেতে চাইলে আগে টিকেট কাটা থাকলে বান্দরবান থেকে বাসে চট্টগ্রাম চলে আসুন। চট্টগ্রাম এসে সেখান থেকে ট্রেনে ঢাকায় ফিরতে পারেন।

বান্দরবান যাওয়ার উপায়

ঢাকার বিভিন্ন জায়গা থেকে এস. আলম, ইউনিক, হানিফ, শ্যামলি, সৌদিয়া, সেন্টমার্টিন ইত্যাদি পরিবহনের বাস বান্দরবানের উদ্দেশ্যে ছেড়ে যায়। জনপ্রতি এসব বাসের ভাড়া যথাক্রমে নন-এসি ৫৫০ – ৬৫০ টাকা ও এসি ৯৫০ – ১৫০০ টাকা। ঢাকা থেকে ট্রেনে চট্রগ্রাম গিয়ে সেখান থেকে বান্দরবান যেতে পারবেন। ঢাকা থেকে প্রতিদিনই সোনার বাংলা, সুবর্ণ, মহানগর ইত্যাদি ট্রেন চটগ্রাম যায়। শ্রেনীভেদে ট্রেনের টিকেটের মূল্য ৩২০-১৫০০ টাকা।

চট্টগ্রামের বদ্দারহাট বাস স্টেশন থেকে বান্দরবানে যেতে পারবেন। পূবালী ও পূর্বানী নামের দুটি বাদ বান্দারবানের উদ্দেশ্যে যাত্রা করে। এ দুটি বাসে জনপ্রতি ২২০ টাকা ভাড়া লাগে। এছাড়া ধামপাড়া বাস স্টপেজ থেকে বান্দরবান যাওয়া যায়। চাইলে রেন্ট এ কারে করেও চট্রগ্রাম থেকে বান্দরবান যেতে পারবেন, মাইক্রোবাসের ভাড়া ২,৫০০-৩,৫০০ টাকা।

কোথায় থাকবেন

বান্দরবান শহর ও তার আশেপাশেই বেশ কিছু হোটেল ও রিসোর্ট গুলোর রয়েছে। বান্দরবান শহরে থাকার জন্যে যে সকল হোটেল ও রিসোর্ট রয়েছে তার মধ্যে:

হোটেল হিল ভিউ :  বান্দরবান শহরের বাস স্ট্যান্ড এর পাশেই। ভাড়া ১০০০ থেকে ২৫০০ টাকা। হোটেল হিলটন :  বান্দরবান শহরের বাস স্ট্যান্ড এর কাছেই। ভাড়া ১২০০ থেকে ৩৫০০ টাকা। হোটেল প্লাজা :  বাস স্ট্যান্ড থেকে ৫মিনিট হাঁটা দূরত্বে। ভাড়া ৮০০ থেকে ৩০০০ টাকা। রিভার ভিউ :  শহরের সাঙ্গু নদীর তীর ঘেষে হোটেলটির অবস্থান। ভাড়া ৬০০ থেকে ২০০০ টাকা। পর্যটন মোটেল :  পাহাড় ও লেকের পাশেই অবস্থিত। শহর থেকে ৪ কি:মি: দুরে মেঘলায় অবস্থিত। ভাড়া ১২০০ থেকে ২৫০০ টাকা।

এছাড়া সাইরু রিসোর্ট সহ আরও বেশ কিছু সুন্দর রিসোর্ট রয়েছে বান্দরবানে। বান্দরবানের সবচেয়ে সুন্দর হোটেল ও রিসোর্ট নিয়ে আমাদের ভিডিও রিভিউ গাইড দেখুন ইউটিউবে বান্দরবানের সেরা ১০ রিসোর্ট অথবা পড়ে নিন বান্দরবানের সকল হোটেল রিসোর্ট লিস্ট ।

খাবেন কোথায়

বান্দরবান শহরে খাওয়ার জন্যে রয়েছে বেশি কিছু রেস্তোরা, তার মধ্যে তাজিং ডং ক্যাফে, মেঘদূত ক্যাফে, ফুড প্লেস রেস্টুরেন্ট, রুপসী বাংলা রেস্টুরেন্ট, রী সং সং, কলাপাতা রেস্টুরেন্ট ইত্যাদি।

বান্দরবান ভ্রমণ খরচ

শুরুতেই বলে রাখি ভ্রমণ খরচ অনেকাংশেই ভ্রমণের সময় এবং ভ্রমণকারী কিভাবে খরচ করবে তার উপর। অনেকেই হয়তো খরচের চেয়ে আরামটাই প্রাধান্য দেয় আবার অনেকেই হয়তো আরামের চেয়ে কম খরচের দিকেই প্রাধান্য দেয়। তবে বান্দরবান ভ্রমণের খরচ সম্পর্কে মোটামুটি একটা ধারনা দেওয়া যেতে পারে। ধরে নিচ্ছি আপনি ঢাকা থেকে ঘুরতে যাবেন এবং আপনারা একসাথে ৬ জন গ্রুপ করে বেড়াবেন। ১ রাত দুই দিনের ট্যুরে কত খরচ হতে পারে তার ধারণা পাবেন এইখান থেকে। যেহেতু ৬ জন ধরে নিচ্ছি বান্দরবান ঘুরে দেখার জন্যে মহেন্দ্র ছোট জীপ গাড়ি ব্যবহার করেবন।

বাস ভাড়া : ৬২০*২ = ১২৪০ টাকা জনপ্রতি (নন এসি যাওয়া ও ফিরে আসা) এক রাতের হোটেল ভাড়া : ১৮০০ টাকা / ২জন = ৯০০ টাকা জনপ্রতি প্রথম দিনের যানবাহন ভাড়া : ১৫০০ টাকা / ৬ জন = ২৫০ টাকা জনপ্রতি দ্বিতীয় দিনের যানবাহন ভাড়া : ২৮০০ টাকা / ৬ জন = ৪৬৬ টাকা জনপ্রতি প্রথম দিন ৩ বেলা খাবার : ১২০ + ১৫০ + ২০০ = ৪৭০ টাকা জনপ্রতি দ্বিতীয় দিন ৩ বেলা খাবার : ১২০ + ১৫০ + ২০০ = ৪৭০ টাকা জনপ্রতি অন্যান্য খরচ : ৫০০ টাকা জনপ্রতি

তাহলে জনপ্রতি মোট খরচ হবে প্রায় ৪৩০০ টাকা। এই খরচ সবকিছুর মাঝামাঝি খরচ হিসেবে ধরা হয়েছে। এখন এই খরচ চাইলে আপনি আরও বাড়াতে পারবেন; যেমন এসি বাসে যাওয়া আসা, এসি হোটেলে বা ভালো রিসোর্টে থাকা এবং খাবারের ক্ষেত্রে আরও খরচ করা। আবার আপনি ব্যাকপেকার ধরণের ভ্রমণকারী হলে খরচ কমাতেও পারবেন।

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অনেকেই জানতে চান কম খরচে বান্দরবান ভ্রমণ সম্পর্কে। যারা বাজেট ট্যুর দিতে চান তাদের জন্যে আমাদের কিছু টিপস। আশা করি এই টিপস গুলো কাজে লাগালে কম খরচে বান্দরবান ঘুরে বেড়াতে পারবেন।

অফসিজন : যে কোন ভ্রমণ স্থানে বেড়ানর খরচ কমাতে পারেন অফসিজনে ভ্রমণ করে। সাধারণত বান্দরবানে ডিসেম্বর থেকে ফেব্রুয়ারী মাস পিক সিজন থাকে। তাই এই সময়ে না গিয়ে বছরের অন্য সময়ে বেড়াতে গেলে অনেক কিছুতেই খরচ কম হবে।

যানবাহন : রাতে নন এসি বাসে করে বান্দরবান গেলে যাওয়ার ভাড়া কম লাগবে। রাতের বাস জার্নিও তুলনামূলক আরামের হবে। এছাড়া ট্রেনে চট্টগ্রাম পর্যন্ত যাবার সুযোগ থাকলে ট্রেনের শোভনে চেয়ারে চট্টগ্রাম গিয়ে বহেদ্দারহাট থেকে লোকাল বাসে বান্দরবান চলে যান। যাওয়ার খরচ কমে যাবে।

নন এসি শেয়ারড হোটেল রুম : থাকার জন্যে পছন্দমত নন এসি হোটেলে শেয়ার করে থাকুন। ডাবল বেডের রুমে খুব সহজেই ৪ জন আরামে থাকতে পারবেন। এতে থাকার খরচ অনেক কমে যাবে।

শেয়ার করে খাওয়া দাওয়া : খাবারের ক্ষেত্রেও শেয়ার করে খেতে পারেন। একেকজনের জন্যে কয়েক পদের খাবার না নিয়ে একসাথে কয়েকজনের জন্যে কয়েকপদের খাবার নিয়ে তা শেয়ার করে খেতে পারলে খাওয়া দাওয়ার খরচ অনেকাংশে কম লাগবে।

গ্রুপ করে যাওয়া : গ্রুপ করে গেলে সবকিছুতেই খরচ ভাগাভাগি হয়ে কমে যাবে। আপনারা একসাথে কত জন সেই অনুযায়ীও গাড়ি ঠিক করে নিতে পারবেন। আপনার যদি সদস্য সংখ্যা কম হোন, তাহলে চেষ্টা করুন অন্য কোন গ্রুপের সাথে কথা বলে যুক্ত হয়ে যেতে। এতে সেখানের বিভিন্ন স্থান গুলো ঘুরে বেড়ানোর জন্যে গাড়ির খরচ ভাগাভাগি করে নিতে পারবেন।

আশা করি বান্দরবান ভ্রমণ নিয়ে সকল তথ্যই আপনি পেয়ে গেছেন। আর সব গুলো জায়গারই আলাদা আলাদা করে বিস্তারিত তথ্য পাবেন আমাদের ভ্রমণ গাইডে এই পেইজে । তারপরেও কিছু জানার থাকলে মন্তব্য করতে পারেন অথবা আমাদের ফেসবুকে পেইজে মেসেজ করতে পারেন। কোন তথ্যগত ভূল বা আপনার বান্দরবান ভ্রমণের অভিজ্ঞতাও জানাতে পারেন সবাইকে। আমাদের এই লেখা ভালো লেগে থাকলে শেয়ার করবেন ফেসবুক সহ অন্যান্য সোশাল মিডিয়ায়। এতে হয়তো আপনার পরিচিত অনেকের কাজে লাগবে আমাদের এই বান্দরবান ট্যুর প্ল্যান।

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Tour guide Rob Early (left) with John and Dianna Mellers on a train from Visp, Switzerland to ... [+] Geneva.

Dianna and John Mellers had no idea what Swisstainable meant until they landed in Zürich for a one-week train tour of Switzerland.

That’s when their tour guide, Rob Early, started to talk about Switzerland's ambitious sustainability initiatives meant to encourage visitors to experience nature, Swiss culture, local products — and to stay longer.

The Swiss even have a word for it: Swisstainable .

"We didn't realize we were on a sustainability tour," says John Mellers, an engineer from Oviedo, Fla.

It's a common reaction. Technically, Mellers and his wife were on Trafalgar's Contrasts of Switzerland tour. But it's a rail tour with an agenda. Along the way, there are stops that showcase Switzerland's next-level commitment to sustainability, including in Zürich , Switzerland's financial capital, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne.

It turns out Swisstainability is a thing, with clearly defined goals that challenge the way visitors think about their environment. Organizers hope tour participants will come away with ideas about how to improve sustainability back home, but it is all done in such an understated way that if you're not paying attention, you could miss the message.

An electric taxi in Switzerland's famous Zermatt ski area with the Matterhorn behind it. Zermatt is ... [+] one of the most sustainable mountain resorts in the world, having banned all gas-powered cars from its roads.

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Trafalgar already had a popular one-week train tour, but when Switzerland rolled out its Swisstainable designation, it saw an opportunity to explore ways to reduce its footprint even further. It decided to turn its train tour into a Swisstainable adventure.

How do you make a tour Swisstainable?

• Use the train. In the past, guests' luggage didn't come on the train with them because there was no storage space. Instead, Trafalgar used trucks to transport the suitcases to the next hotel. In becoming a Swisstainable tour, it found a way to also have the luggage delivered by train.
• Emphasize local food. Most of the meals on Trafalgar's Swisstainable itinerary are locally sourced or from the neighboring region. Most of the food is organic and the majority of restaurant providers have some sort of management system in place to reduce, recycle or upcycle their waste. The whole point of sustainability in tourism is making it accessible for guests so that it is enjoyable.
• Screen your partners. The tour operator also screened its hotel and restaurant partners to make sure they were dedicated to sustainability. Switzerland offers numerous ways to certify a company's sustainability. Trafalgar says it was keen to reduce the impact of its passengers while promoting local food and experiences.

But what's it like to be on a sustainability tour?

Maxime Sother, owner of Château de Malessert, an organic winery near Geneva, Switzerland.

What does a Swisstainable tour do?

Trafalgar's Swisstainable tour shows off some of Switzerland's marquee destinations with a sustainability angle. Among the highlights are Switzerland's famous Glacier Express, which has a strong reputation for sustainability, and Zermatt, which has banned gas-powered vehicles in the city.

There's also a tour of Château de Malessert, a sustainable family winery near Geneva. Maxime Sother, the winery's owner, says when he took over in 2020, he removed chemical pesticides and created his own oak barrels in an effort to become sustainable.

As he wrapped up a tour of his family farm on a recent summer afternoon, Sother said the goal wasn't to create a wine that people wanted to enjoy because they were sustainable, but to make wines that were excellent — and happened to be sustainable.

"It has to be good wine," he says.

For visitors from the United States, it's sometimes difficult to wrap their heads around the sustainability imperatives driving Swiss tourism. They struggle to understand why there are no washcloths in their bathrooms or why there is a $5 deposit for a second room key. (If you don't return it to be recycled, they charge you $5.)

"But then there's that lightbulb moment," says Early, the Trafalgar tour guide.

It can happen any time. On the Mellers' tour in late June, it was the moment participants saw the flooded Matter Vispa River in the iconic ski area of Zermatt.

Other times, it happens more slowly — as in, during the eight-hour train ride on the iconic Glacier Express train between St. Moritz and Zermatt. There, you can see the magnificent glaciers of the Swiss Alps, which are slowly receding as temperatures warm. If you're a skier, you can bemoan the fact that year-round skiing, long a staple of the Swiss mountain experience, may soon be a thing of the past.

Early says a Swisstainability tour is full of "aha" moments when many group members understand that climate change is happening. There's a sense of urgency that if the tourism industry doesn't get sustainability right, there might not be anything left to sustain.

The Glacier Express near St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Taking sustainability ideas home

Early says people want to take some of the ideas home with them.

"There's the 'I wish they did this in America' moment," he says.

Most of those comments are reserved for the Swiss railroad system. It is fast, efficient, expensive and runs on 95% sustainable energy. When a flooded river and a train accident disrupted the Mellers' rail tour on several occasions, the Swiss railroads were lightning-fast in their recovery.

"I really liked the Swiss trains," says Dianna Mellers, who has traveled throughout Europe by rail. "They were really the best we've seen."

John Mellers says he was impressed by Switzerland's sustainability efforts and that many were import-worthy. Mellers, who works in the energy sector, says there's a tendency elsewhere to impose ideas about sustainability — particularly green energy — on other places. He says he was impressed by the way Switzerland leaned toward hydroelectric and nuclear power, both of which are non-carbon-emitting forms of energy.

But Switzerland's ideas suggest a more incremental approach to sustainability that could be copied by other destinations.

A low-key approach to sustainability

Like the Swiss themselves, a Swisstainability tour is modest and understated. There are no declarations of impending doom or lectures about destroying the planet. It's more "show" than "tell."

And really, all it takes to change your mind about sustainability is a week spent using Switzerland's fast and always-punctual trains. Or seeing a disappearing glacier. Or witnessing firsthand what an alpine village without cars feels like.

Sadly, some Swiss sustainability initiatives are unlikely to gain traction elsewhere. For example, the country's almost obsessive recycling programs probably would never work in the United States. And banning gas-powered cars from a city might be impractical in most major tourist destinations.

If nothing else, Switzerland's low-key approach to sustainability is a worthy tourist attraction in and of itself. And in a time when some people are thoughtlessly booking the same old vacations, what's the harm in challenging your conventions?

This is part two of a series on sustainable tourism in Switzerland. Here’s part one on Zürich’s sustainability efforts. Next up: Grindelwald tries to take sustainability to new heights.

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Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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