Monday, January 24, 2011

Moulovibazar: Madhabpur Tea Estate Lake

After enjoying the Lawachhara rain forest, we had two options as the sun is about to down. One is the 7 Layers tea from sreemangal, and another one is Madhabpur Tea Estate Lake. So we have decided for the lake.



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View of the lake from the top of the hill


Our micro bus driver didn't want to go that lake, cause he didn't know the place. He said that there is nothing about lake or place for picnic at that particular area. But I was pretty sure, and I forced him to take us at Madhabpur lake. I'm not sure whether its at Moulovibazar district or at Habiganj district. But this lake is 7-10 kilometers west side from the Kamalganj point. Kamalganj point is just 4-5 kilometers apart from the Lawachhara rain forest.

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View of the lake from West bank


The journey from the rain forest to the lake was pleasant. It is flat land at the both side of the road. The road is a bit narrow, but in good condition. There is a signboard beside the road, but that was hard to see. So I'll suggest you to take help from the local people about the lake. They will show you the direction.

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The lake is between the small hills, and most of the hills are planted with tea trees. The lake is so wide and its hard to cover the whole lake with your camera. There is always heavy wind from the lake that made the water of the lake looks like a river or calm sea water. We have walked at the footpath that was newly constructed at the west bank of the lake. Also we have went upside the hill, and it will give you almost a panoramic view of the lake. But still you can't cover the whole lake with your cam, its too large.

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This lake is full of lotus and lilies


The lake is full of lilies at the banks of every side. The color of the lilies is kind of blue. I have never seen such kind of lilies before. I have seen magenta and white colored lilies before, but this one was new for me. Its so beautiful, and the the lily looks like a bit glowing from far. It seems that some one did a photoshop work on the flower for that glowing.

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Blue colored lilies


I have visited the Boga lake before, and I have had a tour at Sundarban. From first site of the lake, I found that the lake is a mixture of the sundarban's rivers at high tide, and the boga lake. Case the east coast of the lake has some trees which almost looks like the keora trees of sundarban from far side. This is my opinion, it may not match with your view point. But who cares, the lake is itself unique. The water of the lake is so clean and clear that you can not stop yourself from jumping inside the lake.

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After visiting the lake, we started to change our dress to swim at this lake, and cool our bodies. There is no forbidden about swimming inside the lake. The lake is a government property, but the surrounding hills and other stuffs are control by local tea company, who have taken these as a lease.

From the lake area, there is a tomb or monument, something like that is situated 5 kilometers apart from the lake. As we were running out of time, we could made that. May be better luck for our next trip at madhabpur.

Bariker Tila & Sukhair – kalibari temple

Sunamganj is blessed with green lands, hills, rivers, in simple words immense natural beauty. Bariker Tila is such a place where you will discover this beauty. It is adjacent to Tekerghat of Tahirpur. Small hills covered with green trees are the main attraction of this area Lavish greenness throughout the whole area creates a unique experience.
Sunamganj has many temples. Among them this one is mentionable. The name Sukhair comes from the Nankar rebellion Sukhair of this region. He was one of the very famous freedom fighter during the British reign.

Laurer Garh ,Sunamganj

Laurer Garh
It is simply fascinating for its natural features. It is a border area with hills fitting in different layers, trees with different shades of green and of course a river passing by them. It is an ideal picnic spot for families, friends or tourists. Although the Laur kingdom was once established here, nothing of that time is left to explore here anymore. For reaching such a beautiful place you can adopt a beautiful and exciting mode of transport: the water way during rainy season. In this way you can also get a magnificent view of the place from the river. It will be easy to hire a speed boat or an engine boat for the ride from Shaheb bari ghat.

Lafarge Cement Company, sunamganj

Lafarge Cement Company, sunamganj
It is one of the mentionable industries available in the region. As the name suggests only the related professionals may seem interested to get inside and see around this entire company area.
But the beautiful environment and magnificent natural scenery inside the company boundary can captivate even a ‘totally uninterested about cement’ person’s attention.

Narayantara Chritstian missionary

Narayantara Christian Missionary was established with the goal to preach Christian religion among the local tribal people. They also emphasized on spreading the light of education and developing the living standard of these people. With all these objectives in view this missionary was built near Dolura , in a quiet place away from the hustling and busting of the city life. The missionary building possesses beautiful modern architectural features and includes rest house facility. It is completely surrounded by the nature, trees and forests. It is a comforting place to go if you are looking for a break from the monotony of city life.The tranquilizing ambience prevailing all around refreshes the tired mind.

Dolura Memorial

Dolura Memorial, sunamganj
This memorial is standing as a witness of the respect and admiration to the martyrs of liberation war. Many battles during the liberation were fought in Sunmaganj. Dolura memorial bears evidence of these great battles.
At the feet of the hills, along the flowing river this memento is situated. Some of the martyrs of the battles fought here are buried here. In 1973 this was built to reminiscence particularly 48 of the martyrs of this region.
The calmness here will certainly fill up your mind with great purity and enhance your love for your very own country.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev

The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev, Sylhet is one of the most preferred tourist attractions in Sylhet. The travelers coming to this picturesque valley of Sylhet nestled amidst he lush green tea plantations take home some of the most memorable moments of their life. The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev, Sylhet is one such place where the tourists like to visit as they can gather much knowledge on this saint who has renounced everything for the love of God. The exotic flora and fauna adorning the region draw travelers from across the globe apart from the host of interesting historical sites lying scattered all over.


The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev in Sylhet a 500 year old famous temple is one of the primary attractions being situated at a distance of 45 kilometers from the heart of the town. The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev, Sylhet is of primary importance as it the place is revered as the ancestral home of Sri Chaitanya, a famous saint belonging to the Vaishnava sect.


Every year on the full moon day of Phalgun, a moth in the Bengali calendar a fair is organized in the premises of the Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev. The month of Phalgun is basically the month of March and sometimes even the month of February according to the English calendar. The fair which is organized every year on the particular date is very colorful with thousands of devotees pouring in not only from home but also from abroad.

Gour Gobinda Fort

The Gour Gobinda Fort, Sylhet one of the earliest remains reflecting the rich history of the country of Bangladesh. The Gour Gobinda Fort, Sylhet though in ruins is one of the preferred tourist destinations in and around the hillside town of Sylhet. The Gour Gobinda Fort stands as the testimony to the resistance put up by the brave soldiers of the king Gour Gobinda. The global travelers simply love to spend some quality time in touring the various places of interest lying in close proximity to the scenic valley of Sylhet and its lush green verdure.


The travelers coming here from far and wide do not find it difficult to locate the Gour Gobinda Fort in Sylhet. One of the landmark points in close vicinity of the Gour Gobinda Fort is the Murarichand Government College which placed strategically on the top of a stunning hilltop. This fort stands on the northwestern direction of the college.


The great saint Hazrat Jalal who had come over from Delhi to preach Islam in Sylhet had put up a good fight and defeated the king Gour Gobinda who was not much in favor of the religion. So what we see today is just the site of the Great War which was held at that time!

Banga Bhaban,Dhaka

Banga Bhaban, Dhaka is one of the primary historical buildings of the city. The Banga Bhaban,Dhaka conveys the rich cultural heritage of the city to the outside world and brings to the forefront its ancient history. The city of Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh and there are many Dhaka Tourist Attractions. The Banga Bhaban, Dhaka should definitely feature in the itinerary of the tourists who decide to embark on Dhaka Tours.
The city of Dhaka is also referred to as the city of mosques and palaces and the Banga Bhaban, Dhaka is one of the grand historical buildings which are found over there. The Banga Bhaban, Dhaka has now been transformed into the official residence of the President and there are many tourists who come to the city to have a look at it. The Banga Bhaban, Dhaka can easily compare with the other heritage buildings of the city as far as its historical significance is concerned.
The enriched history of the Banga Bhaban, Dhaka goes back to 1644A.D. when it was constructed by Abul Quasim who was the Dewan of Shah Shuja. The building has gone through several renovations after that period and currently the modern structure showcases a fascinating appearance. The Banga Bhaban,Dhaka stands out as one of the most important monuments of the city and faces the river Buiringa.
The tourists who come to witness this outstanding piece of architecture but many parts of the old structure has lost their identity due to the passage of time. The authorities have tried their best in order to restore the building to its previous state. The tourists are allowed to have a look at the Banga Bhaban, Dhaka from outside as presently it is being used by the government as the official resident of the President.
The building has a quadrangular shape to it which is quite attractive and one of the most interesting places to visit in the city.

Ahsan Manzil Museum,Dhaka

Ahsan Manzil Museum, Dhaka is one of the popular attractions of the city. The capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka gets lot of visitors all round the year. There are lots of tourist attractions in Dhaka which are very renowned and definitely worth paying a visit. The city is always bustling and thriving. Moving around in this city will never be a problem for any of the travelers since the place has got very good facilities of communication. Any important sites of Dhaka can be accessed very comfortably by the travelers. The Ahsan Manzil Museum, Dhaka is a very popular museum which must be visited by the tourists staying in Dhaka.
The Ahsan Manzil Museum in Dhaka is situated at the bank of the River Buriganga in Dhaka. The entire museum is established within a magnificent pink building. The dome of this building is visible from miles. The building, which has been transformed into a museum, was at one time the house of the Nawab of Dhaka. At present the place has got 23 galleries that display different portraits, plenty of furniture and various other items and objects that were used by the Nawab staying there.
The Ahsan Manzil Museum remains open on all the days of the week, except Thursdays. The place remains open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, from Saturday to Wednesday. From October to March the museum remains open from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm even on Fridays. This place must be visited by the tourists during their trip to Dhaka.