Chittagong
With a picturesque hinterland of large hill-forests and lakes, Chittagong is a good
vacation spot. It is the second largest city of Bangladesh and the biggest International
seaport. Its green hills and forests, broad sandy beaches and fine cool climate always
attract holiday makers. It combines the hum of a restless seaport with the pleasure of a
charming hill-town with its undulating topography. Chittagong
is the main site for the establishment of heavy, medium and light industries. Bangladesh's
only steel mill and oil refinery are also located here.
Chittagong is connected with Dhaka by rail, road, air and
water. It is also connected with Cox's Bazar, Calcutta and Dubai by air. Bangladesh Biman
and private airlines GMG and Air Parabat operate daily services from Dhaka to Chittagong.
PLACES OF INTEREST :
Shrine of Bayazid Bostami
: This holy shrine attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims. At its
base there is a large pond with several hundred tortoises floating in the water.
World war II Cemetery :
In this well-preserved cemetery at quiet and picturesque place lie buried over 700
soldiers from commonwealth countries and Japan.
Foy's Lake :
Set amidst panoramic surroundings, this ideal spot for outings and picnics is thronged by
thousands of visitors.
Ethnological Museum :
A unique treasure house of variety of tribal culture and heritage of Bangladesh.
Court Building :
Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building commands a magnificent bird's eye view of
Chittagong city, particularly at night.
Patenga Beach :
Sandy beach at the meeting place of the roaring sea and the river Karnaphuli.
Sitakunda :
About 40 km. from Chittagong. This is famous for the Chandranath Hindu Temple -one of the
oldest temple in the subcontinent and the Buddhist Temple having a footprint of lord
Buddha. These places particularly the hilltops are regarded as very secred by the Hindus
and Buddhists. Shiva Chaturdashi festival is held every years in Felbnuary when thousands
pilgrimts assemble for the celebration which lasts about ten days. There is a hot water
spring 5/km. to the north of Sitakunda.
Other important places of interest include shrine of Shah
Amanat, Shahi Jame Mosque, Chandanpura Mosque, Portuguese Arsenal, Port Area, Marine
Academy and Biponi Bitan. Accommodation, sightseeing and car hire services organized by
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) may be booked at Tourist Information Centre, Motel
Shaikat, Station Road, Chittagong. Phone: (031) 619845, 611046-8. |
