Beach & Mountain - The Tiger Trail - The tour operator of Bangladesh

Chittagong

Chittagong may be the second city of Bangladesh, but it is also the gateway to un-spoilt beaches, exotic wildlife, secluded tribes and challenging terrain. Let us be your guide to the next adventure.

Rangamati Lake cruise and Tribal Village - Duration 2 days/ 1 night from US$25 / Tk 1750

Day 01 : Taking the short flight to Chittagong marvel at the countless tributaries feeding into the Bay of Bengal. Upon arrival, the guide will greet and drive you through stunning scenary to Rangamati and check in and lunch at the Parjatan hotel#. The contrast changes from your encounter earlier in the day in the bustling Dhaka to the relaxing Lake Cruise followed by a visit to a Tribal village before returning for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02: After breakfast at your hotel we visit a Tribal Market with its localized foods and products. Then visit the Tribal Village where you can experience the life of the people that add to the diverse culture in Bangladesh. In the Handloom Factory you will see locals’ hand-weaving traditional clothing renowned throughout the country and then follow on to sacred Buddhist Temple of Sitakund.

After lunch at a local restaurant we head towards Chittagong. Our first visit is the Ethnological Museum exhibiting the lifestyle of the different ethnic groups. Then wander around the 9th century Shrine of Bayzid Bostami and see the hundreds of the legendary soft back turtles in the nearby lake; both of which attract countless pilgrims. The trip concludes with a visit to the Cemetery for which many British, Canadian, Australian, Indian and African warriors laid down their lives during World War II.Catch the evening flight to Dhaka.

Bandarban - Duration 2 days /1 night from US$75 / Tk 5250

Day 01: Taking the short morning flight to Chittagong marvel at the countless tributaries feeding in the Bay of Bengal. Your guide will greet and drive you to Bandarban Hill Resort# where you will check in and have lunch. In the afternoon you will drive through the windy roads to reach the Chimbuk mountain range (1000m) - one of the highest peaks of Bangladesh. Not only will you have a spectacular view from the pinnacle but throughout the journey you may catch glimpses and hear the chatter and squeals of exotic wildlife. On way back, visit the Marma and Bhom tribal villages and our day ends with dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 02: After breakfast, either hike alongside the Sangu River or walk around the Bhom tribal village of Shaila Propat. After lunch, we head towards Chittagong. Our first visit is the Ethnological Museum exhibiting the lifestyle of the different ethnic groups. Then wander around the 9th century Shrine of Bayzid Bostami and see the hundreds of the legendary soft back turtles in the nearby lake; both of which attract countless pilgrims. The trip concludes with a visit to the Cemetery for which many British, Canadian, Australian, Indian and African warriors laid down their lives during World War II . Catch the evening flight to Dhaka.

Rangamati & Bandarban - Duration 3 days/ 2 nights from US$150 / Tk 10,500

Day 01: Take the morning flight to Chittagong. Your guide will greet and drive you to Rangamati where you will check in and have lunch at The Parjatan Motel#. Relax with the afternoon lake cruise and be enchanted by the visit to the Tribal villages followed by dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: After breakfast we visit the Buddhist temple, the Chakma King’s Palace which is surrounded by a moat, and visit Tribal Handloom Factory where you will see locals’ hand-weaving traditional clothing renowned throughout the country. After an early lunch, we drive and check in to Bandarban Hill Resorts. The guide will help you hike down the Sangu River or walk around the Bhom tribal villages of Shaila Propat ending the day with dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: After breakfast, you will drive through the windy roads to reach the Chimbuk mountain range (1000m) - one of the highest peaks of Bangladesh. Not only will you have a spectacular view from the pinnacle but throughout the journey you may catch glimpses and hear the chatter and squeals of exotic wildlife. On the way back, visit the Marma and Bhom tribal villages. Check out after lunch and you head towards Chittagong. Our first visit is the Ethnological Museum exhibiting the lifestyle of the different ethnic groups. Then wander around the 9th century Shrine of Bayzid Bostami and see the hundreds of the legendary soft back turtles in the nearby lake; both of which attract countless pilgrims. The trip concludes with a visit to the Cemetery for which many British, Canadian, Australian, Indian and African warriors laid down their lives during World War II . Catch the evening flight to Dhaka.

Cox's Bazar - Duration 3 days & 2 nights from US$225 / Tk 15,750

Day 01: Take the morning flight to Chittagong. Your guide will greet and drive and check you in at the hotel# in Cox’s Bazar (the world’s longest natural unbroken beach at 120km in length). After lunch, the guide will lead you to the beach to relax and enjoy the scenery. In the afternoon, enjoy a beach drive to Himchari town, then dine in a local restaurant and overnight stay at a hotel# in Cox’s Bazar.

Day 02: After breakfast, visit the Fish market where you will find the mornings catch bought in fresh from the Bay of Bengal. We then take an excursion to either the Mangrove forest and Temple Island of Maheskhali or the deserted Sonadia island by a local motor boat. We return to Cox’s Bazar for lunch and then visit the Buddhist Temple, the Burmese and Conch shell markets. Dine in a local restaurant, and overnight stay at the motel at Cox’s Bazar.

Day 03: After breakfast we drive to Chittagong with our first stop at the Lamarpara Buddhist Temple at Ramu; said to be the biggest temples in Bangladesh. We lunch in a local restaurant followed by brief sightseeing tour of Chittagong including the Ethnological Museum exhibiting the lifestyle of the different ethnic groups. Then wander around the 9th century Shrine of Bayzid Bostami and see the hundreds of the legendary soft back turtles in the nearby lake; both of which attract countless pilgrims. The trip concludes with a visit to the Cemetery for which many British, Canadian, Australian, Indian and African warriors laid down their lives during World War II . Catch the evening flight to Dhaka.

St Martin's Island - Duration 4 days and 3 nights US$320 / Tk 22400

Day 01: Take the morning flight to Chittagong. Your guide will greet and drive you to Teknaf to check in and lunch at the Parjatan Motel#. Later explore the Teknaf beach and visit the local market. Dinner and overnight stay at the motel.

Day 02: After breakfast we use a local boat to visit the coral island of St Martin’s. Once checked in to the hotel you will be briefed about the island which will equip you with knowledge to allow you to explore the island by yourself for the rest of the day. Here you can see beautiful sunset, if the conditions are right watch the turtles lay their eggs, eat the freshest of wild lobster or take a ride on the customised carts!. Overnight stay and dinner is at the hotel.

Day 03: Relax at the island till lunch. Then leave the Island for Teknaf and then drive to Cox’s Bazar. Check in to the motel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: After breakfast drive to Chittagong visiting the Lamarpara Buddhist Temple at Ramu, said to be one of the biggest temples in Bangladesh. Lunch in a local restaurant followed by brief sightseeing in Chittagong including the Ethnological Museum exhibiting the lifestyle of the different ethnic groups. Then wander around the 9th century Shrine of Bayzid Bostami and see the hundreds of the legendary soft back turtles in the nearby lake both of which attract countless pilgrims. The trip concludes with a visit to the Cemetery for which many British, Canadian, Australian, Indian and African warriors laid down their lives during World War II . Catch the evening flight to Dhaka.

We have listed five Chittagong packages. However if you are after a more leisurely tour or want to customise your visit, we would be delighted to personalise your trip. Please look at "Tailor Made" for ideas or contact us and we shall take care of the rest.

Chittagong is a port city but beyond the bustling of ships with their cargos of fish caught of the bay of bengal, we have Cox's Bazaar, the longest and one of the finest beaches in the world. Beyond that is the enchanting coral island of St Martins with its nesting turtles that has lured the ancient arab sea farers and modern tourists.

In Chittagong, you can find ancient mosques, buddhist temples with origins from the time of Lord Buddha. See artisans bulding hand made boats, jungles with elephants roaming, the exotic Inani, delightful moheshkali.