Thursday, December 21, 2017

Scuba Diving at Chera Dip, Beautiful Underwater Saint Martin's island, Daruchini Dip | Bangladesh

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Saint Martin, charming island of the Lesser Antilles welcomes you for a stay made of sweetness, warmth and diversity. What makes Saint Martin such a special place is the islands two nationalities, two cultures and as a result its obedience to two distinct administrations.




Therefore, even though the ocean belongs to everyone, the application of two legislations has given birth not to one, but two marine parks. Thanks to this situation, the various species of flora and fauna that inhabit the waters of Saint Martin are doubly protected, all around the island and can reproduce and develop in peace. The great majority of diving sites are equipped with mooring buoys in order to avoid anchor damage.

Under the surface, you may admire many species : lobster, turtles, sponges, sea fans, elkhorn coral, queen conch, fish with sparkling colours : groupers, surgeon fish, Spanish hogfish... and a number of wrecks that have become the home of many fish.

Not many people view Bangladesh as being a great location to go scuba diving. However more and more people are discovering the natural wonders that St Martin's Island has to offer. This small island is located just off the coast of Bangladesh and it is already quite a national treasure.

Scuba diving in Bangladesh is still relatively under-developed. As a mostly Muslim country many tourist-related developments found in other Asian countries have yet to be found in Bangladesh. There are no discotheques, night clubs or places you can go for a drink. But true nature lovers don’t mind one bit, because when you step on to St. Martin's Island, all that is quickly forgotten.

Known locally as Narikel Jinjira (Coconut Island), the island is located just 14 km away from the country’s southernmost town of Teknaf. Its beaches are fringed with coconut palms and visitors can walk the entire island in just one day. Bright, blue waters sparkle with untainted purity. This truly is paradise – and not just to the locals who frequent it. Foreigners who have chanced upon this natural treasure quickly return to share with friends. Filip Engsig-Karup, a Danish tour operator, said: "I enjoy bringing people here and they are pleasantly surprised when they see all the beauty. It's a shame this is not more known to the world yet. When I take people from Denmark to Bangladesh, everybody is amazed because the impression they have got about this country is quite different from the reality."

Government officials have already recognized the immense potential that St Martin's Island has with regards to tourism and increasing local revenue. With this in mind, they recently introduced scuba diving and speedboat sailing as part of efforts to attract more tourists. Before long, visitors should also be able to enjoy water skiing and other sporting facilities when visiting this little piece of paradise. However these changes are also made with a sense of caution; officials know that they will also need to put strict conservation measures in place to prevent people from harming the island’s nesting turtle populations – either from disturbing the nesting process or by accidentally or purposefully destroying nests. They also need to prevent divers from breaking off pieces of the dazzling coral found beneath the surface of the water. However the island is simply too beautiful to be kept a secret and so in the meantime it seems that efforts to build tourism will continue at a spanking pace.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Umngot river- the crystalline water | Meghalaya Alive! Boat ride India's cleanest transparent river

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Meghalaya is one of the "seven sisters" states in Northeast India. We went to discover the Umngot river close to the Bangladesh border in a little tribal Khasi village for one week, amazing place and people.
Possibly India’s cleanest river, Umngot river in the remote town of Dawki is a must visit when travelling through northeastern India. Nestled in the lap of nature and lush greenery, Umngot River bewitches tourists with its crystal clear blue water. On a good day, the river bed is visible and people can see the marine life.



Umngot flows through Dawki, a small but busy town in the East Jaintia Hills district near the Indo-Bangladesh border. The town itself is a mere 95 km from Shillong.

Dawki serves as a busy trade route between India and Bangladesh where hundreds of trucks pass every day.
The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen from nearby areas.

The river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar (of Jaintia Hills) with Hima Khyrim (of Khasi Hills) over which hangs a single span suspension bridge. It is the gateway to Bangladesh.

Dawki. Right on the India-Bangladesh border, this place is becoming popular due to the crystal clear waters of the Umngot river. In fact, it might soon become one of the most popular tourist places in Meghalaya.

I traveled to the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya back in 2012. At that time, it was monsoon and here I was in the wettest region on the earth. It was a world completely different from the one I live in. Not only was it green all around but there was also an exemplary amalgamation of the true beauty that nature has to offer and human lives. I then knew that I will come back and keep coming back here.

Last month, I got a chance to go there again and live a few days in some of the most remote places within the Khasi Hills. When you are out there in the open, the rulebook of society becomes irrelevant and you inch closer to self-discovery.

Meghalaya Alive!

Places covered in the film are: Mawlynnong, Mawlyngbna, Lawbah, Nowhet, Dawki, Shiliang Jashier, Lyngkhet, Shnogpdeng. Some specific spots that you can see in the video are: Umdikian Fall, Umkhakoi Lake, Hew Luri Laura, Weikyumei, Riatoslo, Living Root Bridge at Riwai, Nowhet, Dawki River, Ancient Lyngkhet Market and Endless Waterfall.

A boatsman rows on Umngot river in Dawki of Meghalaya. Umngot flows through Dawki, a small but busy town in the East Jaintia Hills district near the Indo-Bangladesh border. The town itself is a mere 95 km from Shillong.

Dawki serves as a busy trade route between India and Bangladesh, where hundreds of trucks pass every day. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen from nearby areas. The river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar (of Jaintia Hills) with Hima Khyrim (of Khasi Hills) over which hangs a single span suspension bridge. It is the gateway to Bangladesh.

This suspension footbridge is in Shongpdeng village near dawki in meghalaya state of NorthEastern INDIA. Its a nice place to visit with Friends & Family. Various activities are there (ToDo List) such as Camping , Bonfire, Zip lining, Boating, Scuba diving, etc

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Double decker living root bridge Trip | Cherrapunjee | Meghalaya | Northeast India

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Meghalaya's double-decker root bridge is found in Cherrapunjee (Sohra). Located around 60 km from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, Cherrapunjee is a must visit destination known for its numerous waterfalls and a trek to the double-decker root bridge. The trek from Cherrapunjee to the living root bridge is not for the faint-hearted but definitely worth the effort!!

The southern Khasi and Jaintia hills are humid and warm, crisscrossed by swift-flowing rivers and mountain streams. On the slopes of these hills, a species of Indian rubber tree with an incredibly strong root system thrives and flourishes.
The Ficus elastica produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch atop huge boulders along the riverbanks, or even in the middle of the rivers themselves. The War-Khasis, a tribe in Meghalaya, long ago noticed this tree and saw in its powerful roots an opportunity to easily cross the area's many rivers. Now, whenever and wherever the need arises, they simply grow their bridges.

In order to make a rubber tree's roots grow in the right direction — say, over a river — the Khasis use betel nut trunks, sliced down the middle and hollowed out, to create root-guidance systems. The thin, tender roots of the rubber tree, prevented from fanning out by the betel nut trunks, grow straight out. When they reach the other side of the river, they're allowed to take root in the soil. Given enough time, a sturdy, living bridge is produced.

The root bridges, some of which are over a hundred feet long, take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they're extraordinarily strong — strong enough that some of them can support the weight of 50 or more people at a time. In fact, because they are alive and still growing, the bridges actually gain strength over time — and some of the ancient root bridges used daily by the people of the villages around Cherrapunji may be well over 500 years old.

One special root bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, is actually two bridges stacked one over the other and has come to be known as the "Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge."
Local dedication to the bridges has kept them from being destroyed in favor of steel ones. What's more, a new root bridge at the double-decker site is currently being grown and should be ready for use within a decade.





Nongriat is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State, in north-eastern India. It is perhaps best known for its two living root bridges; one an impressive double-decker suspension bridge called Jingkieng Nongriat. These are crafted by hand, as the Khasi people have done in the Khasi Hills for centuries, intertwining and weaving together the aerial roots of banyan trees on opposite sides of a stream-filled gorge. Jingkieng Nongriat, better known simply as Double Decker, Near Nongriat, and best viewed from the neighboring village of Laitkynsew during the autumn monsoon season as a magnificent cascade, is the waterfall of Ka Likai. A succession of stone steps connect the community with neighboring village of Tyrna, just below the Cherrapunji-Laitkynsew bridle-path: From Wikipedia

3 Hrs long Trek to The Double Decker Root Bridge in Meghalaya. It's the Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya which is a must visit. Watch the video to get the best live visuals from the ground.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Bungee jumping Challenge | The flag girl-Bangladeshi | Priota farelin Iftekhar | The Last Resort-Nepal

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Welcome To Tour Freaks

The Flag Girl- Priota farelin Iftekhar.

Priota, the flag girl from Bangladesh with the super power to unite the world through the power of travel.

she Likes to travel everywhere with a Bangladeshi flag she wants to promote her country in front of the world.

She fixed a goal to travel 50 countries with her flag and sixty-four districts of Bangladesh.

Recently she did bungee jumping with the flag.

Congratulation from tour freaks.



#theflaggirl

Her journey as 'The Flag Girl' was one of the biggest challenges she faced in life. It is the story of almost every South Asian girls. Even few years back she was not allowed to step out of the house without taking any guard. she slowly started to sneak out from coaching and came back alone, to show that she was responsible enough to move about on my own. After series of scolding at home, she finally proved that she don't need a car or driver or guard to drop her to places.



##The Last Resort-Nepal

A beautiful three-hour ride from Kathmandu, Nepal, The Last Resort is located on top of a river gorge close to the Tibetan border.



The Last Resort offers amazing adventures in spectacular settings, including the world famous bungy jump, the amazing new Tandem Swing, and thrilling White Water Rafting. The natural surroundings and the spa make the resort also a great destination to those looking to just relax.



The Last Resort provides tailor-made professional development and team building courses for schools, organisations and companies.









Bungee Jump

Place : The Last Resort,Nepal

Price : 8200 NPR(For SAARC nationalities only 🙂)

You have to pay 2000 more to take videos & photos shoot by them.

It's a full day package including transportation & lunch. The resort located 3.5 hrs drive away from Kathmandu near Tibet border.As a bonus, you will enjoy magnificent countryside view all the way.

Advance booking is required to get a slot.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Keokradong Trekking-highest peak of Bangladesh | How to go Keokradong | কেওক্রাডং এর চূঁড়ায় খেলে মেঘ

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Keokradong is the second highest mountain of Bangladesh. Keokradong is about 4,035 ft 1,230 meters high from the sea level. It is situated in 30km away from the Ruma Sadar Upazila of Bandarban in Bangladesh. This remote area is full of natural beauty. Here you can see many small and big mountains and hills. This area is covered with dense forests, birds, and animals.
Keokradong Mountain is located on the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar. It is the place of surprising beauty. This natural beauty surely attracts the mind of the adventurous people. In the winter season, many adventurous tourists visit this place with great excitement. You will be pleased with the dazzling beauty of green hill, cool fountains, zigzag path, hilly roadside, hide and seek game of clouds on the top of the hill.

How to go Keokradong

For visiting Keokradong you have to reach Bandarban first then go to Ruma Upazilla. Ruma is 50 kilometers away from Bandarban. You should remember that after 4 pm you are not allowed to leave Ruma for visiting Bogalake, Keokradong or Tajingdong. As it is a remote area of Bangladesh, the road is not so plain. The communication systems of Bogalake become very difficult in the Rainy season. The road is still under construction. From Ruma, you can hire a pickup or jeep. You can also go there by buying tickets of Chander Gari or Bus. The first trip is at 9am. It will take 1-1.30 hrs. Koikhong Jiri to Ruma you have to go by one-hour boat journey. Again Ruma to Boga Lake you should hire a jeep at the fare of Tk. 1800. Two tribal communities named Saikotpara and Darjilingpara are 4 km away from Bogalake. There are some tribal groups live in this area. Darjilingpara is about 1 km away from Keokradong. It will take another 45 minute to reach the highest point of Keokradong and you have to walk through the hills from Boga Lake to Keokradong to go there.








কেওক্রাডং
কেওক্রাডং বান্দরবান জেলার রুমা উপজেলায় অবস্থিত। যা বাংলাদেশের পঞ্চম উচ্চতম পর্বত। এর উচ্চতা ৯৮৬ মিটার ৩২৩৫ফুট প্রায়, জি পি এস রিডিং হতে প্রাপ্ত। কেওক্রাডং শব্দটি মারমা ভাষা থেকে এসেছে। মারমা ভাষায় কেও মানে 'পাথর' ক্রা মানে 'পাহাড়' আর এবং ডং মানে 'সবচেয়ে উঁচু'। অর্থাৎ কেওক্রাডং মানে সবচেয়ে উঁচু পাথরের পাহাড়।
কিভাবে যাবেনঃ
কেওক্রাডং যেতে হলে আপনাকে প্রথমে যেতে হবে বান্দরবান। ঢাকা থেকে বা চট্টগ্রাম থেকে বাসে বান্দরবান যাওয়া যায়। বান্দরবান শহর থেকে চান্দের গাড়ি, বাস করে রুমা যাওয়া যায়। । নিয়ম অনুযায়ী রুমা বাজার থেকে পাহাড়ে কোথাও বেড়াতে যেতে হলে আপনাকে গাইড নিতে হবে, দিনপ্রতি গাইড সার্ভিস চার্জ ৫০০ টাকা। বাজারে গাইড সমিতি আছে তাদের কাছে গেলেই গাইড পাবেন । রুমা বাজার থেকে কেওক্রাডং যাবার পথ হলো রুমাবাজার-বগা লেক-কেওক্রাডং। সাধারনত ২ ভাবে রুমা বাজার থেকে বগা লেক যায় লোকে। ১.চান্দের গাড়ী করে ২.ঝিরি পথে হেঁটে ।
রুমা বাজার থেকে সার্ভিস এর কিংবা রিজার্ভ চান্দের গাড়ী করে যেতে হবে বগা লেক বা বগা লেক এর কাছাকাছি যতদুর গাড়ী যায়। আধাঘন্টা ট্রেক করে পৌছে যাবেন পাহাড়ের উপরের অনিন্দ্য সুন্দর বগালেক এ । সাধারনত এ যাত্রায় পর্যটকগন বগালেকে রাত্রীযাপন করে থাকেন। গাইড ই আপনার জন্য কটেজ ঠিক করে দিবে। ভাড়া জনপ্রতি ১২০-১৫০ টাকা। বিভিন্ন কটেজ আছে এখানে একতলা দু তলা। তবে সিয়াম দিদির কটেজের ভালো নাম ডাক আছে। পরদিন সকালে খুব ভোরে শুরু হবে আপনার ফাইনাল মিশন। খুব ভোরে ঘুম থেকে উঠে গাইড সহ রওয়ানা দিবেন কেওক্রাডং এর উদ্দেশ্যে। খুব হেলেদুলে হেটে গেলেও সময় লাগবে তিন থেকে সারে তিন ঘণ্টার মত। এই পথ চলার ক্ষেত্রে খুব সাবধানতা অবলম্বন করবেন।
কেউক্রাডং পাহাড়ের চুড়া
কোথায় থাকবেনঃ
আপনি বগালেক এ রাত্রি যাপন করবেন। গাইড ই আপনার জন্য কটেজ ঠিক করে দিবে। ভাড়া জনপ্রতি ১২০-১৫০ টাকা। বিভিন্ন কটেজ আছে এখানে একতলা দু তলা। তবে সিয়াম দিদির কটেজের ভালো নাম ডাক আছে। আর যদি কেওক্রাডং রাত যাপন করতে চান তাহলে কেওক্রাডং চুড়ায় উঠার আগেই একটা রেস্টুরেন্ট পাবেন উনাদের কটেজ আছে বললে ব্যবস্থা করে দিবে। ভাড়ার হিসাব বগালেকের মতই।
বগালেক
কোথায় খাবেনঃ
আপনি যে কটেজে থাকবেন সেখানেই খেতে পারেন। অথবা গাইড কে বললে মুরগীর ব্যবস্থা করে দিবে চাইলে নিজেরাও রান্না করতে পারেন। খাবার জনপ্রতি তারা নেই ১০০-১২০ টাকা। আমার মতে সবচেয়ে ভালো নিরামিষ খাবার খাওয়া অথবা মুরগি এনে নিজেরা জবেহ করে পাক করতে দেওয়া।বগালেক ছাড়াও আপনি কেওক্রাডং এ দুপুরে খেতে পারবেন খাবারের নিয়ম মান দাম একই বগালেকের মত। এছাড়া বগালেক থেকে কেওক্রাডং যাবার পথে কয়েকটা পাড়া পাবেন সেখানেও কিছু খাবারের দোকান পাবেন যেমন চা , কলা, রুটি ও পাহাড়ি ফল পেপে,কমলা খেতে পারবেন।
কি কি দেখবেনঃ
যাবার পথে দেখবেন সাংগু নদী, বগালেক,ব্লু-বার্ড ঝর্ণা, চিংড়ি ঝর্ণা, পাহাড়িদের সাজানো গুছানো পাড়া, কেওক্রাডং।
টিপসঃ
খুব বেশি জামাকাপড় নেবেন না। ক্যাপ পরে নেবেন সব সময়। পানির বোতল নেবেন হাফ লিটারের। ট্র্যাকিংয়ের সময় শুকনা খাবার এবং এমনিতে সারা দিন কলা খান। কলা আপনার পেশিকে কর্মক্ষম রাখবে। জোঁকের সংক্রমণ আছে। মশার কামড় থেকে বাঁচতে ওডমস ক্রিম রাখুন সাথে। হালকা কিছু ওষুধ আর অ্যান্টিসেপটিক ক্রিম রাখুন সাথে। একটা টর্চলাইট নেবেন সাথে।

Thursday, November 23, 2017

শাপলার বিল | শাপলার গ্রাম | সাতলা,উজিরপুর,বরিশাল | Water lily(shapla)-National Flower of Bangladesh

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Water Lily (shapla) an aquatic plant of the genus Nymphaea which has large, disk-like, floating leaves and showy flowers.
It is seen in abundance in the monsoon season. The peduncle is a popular vegetable to villagers; the tuberous rhizomes are also eaten. Seeds on frying are eaten as puffed-grains in some places. The giant water lily or Amazon water lily (Victoria amazonica) is occasionally grown in some gardens for its enormous (about 2m in diameter) orbicular floating leaves.








লাল শাপলা আমাদের জাতীয় ঐতিহ্যের অহংকার। বিস্তৃত এলাকা জুড়ে এই লাল শাপলার সমারোহ দেখতে কার না ভালো লাগে। কিন্ত এই ভালো লাগা-ভালোবাসায় পরিণত হলে আপনাকে বরিশালের মায়ার জড়াতে হবে।

রুপসী বাংলার এই রুপের খোঁজে শহর ছাড়িয়ে উজিরপুর উপজেলার সাতলা নামকস্থানে প্রাকৃতিকভাবে শাপলার অবারিত রঙ্গিন রুপ আপনাকে শুধু মুগ্ধ নয় স্থম্ভিত করে দেবে। সাতলা বিলের ফুটন্ত শাপলা দেখতে হলে আপনাকে যেতে হবে সকালে।

এ জায়গাটি ‘শাপলা বিল’ নামেই বেশি পরিচিত। চারপাশে গাঢ় সবুজের পটভূমিতে এ যেন বাংলাদেশের এক “লাল স্বর্গ”। একসময় বর্ষাকলে সস্পূর্ণ ডুবে যেতো সাতলার বিল। স্বাধীনতার পর তৎকালীন মন্ত্রী আব্দুর রব সেরনিয়াবাত প্রথমে সাতলায় বাঁধ দেয়ার কাজ শুরু করেন। এরপর থেকেই বিলের বিশাল এলাকা মনোরম এলাকায় পরিণত হয়। এই বিলে প্রাকৃতিকভাবেই শাপলা ফোটে।
শাপলার গ্রাম সাতলা, বরিশাল : বরিশালের উজিরপুর উপজেলার একটি গ্রাম আছে যেটি শাপলার রাজধানী বললেও ভুল বলা হবে। গোটা গ্রাম জুড়ে শাপলার চাষ হয় এখানে।
উত্তর সাতলা নামে এ গ্রামটির প্রায় ১০ হাজার একর জলাভুমিতে শাপলার চাষ করা হয়। গ্রামের অধিবাসীদের ৭০% ই শাপলা চাষ এবং বিপণন এর সাথে জড়িত। এ গ্রাম থেকে দেশের বিভিন্ন স্থানে শাপলা সরবরাহ করা হয়। ফটো গ্রাফারদের জন্য আদর্শ একটি গ্রাম সাতলা।
শাপলার সিজন : শাপলা হয় প্রায় ৯ মাস। মার্চ থেকে শুরু করে নভেম্বর পর্যন্ত শাপলার পুরো সিজন এখানে। তাই এ সময়ের মধ্যে গেলে শাপলা দেখতে পাবেন।
শাপলা দেখার আদর্শ সময় সুবহ সাদিক থেকে সকাল ৮ টা পর্যন্ত। এরপর শাপলা ফুল বুজে ছোট হয় যা্য়। তাই সবচে ভালো হয় রাতে গ্রামে থাকতে পারলে ভালো হবে।
কিভাবে যাবেন : উ্‌ত্তর সাতলা নানাভাবে যাওয়া যায়। লঞ্চে বরিশাল গিয়ে সেখান থেকে বাসে শিকারপুর। এরপর অটোতে উত্তর সাতলা। ঢাকা থেকে বাসে গেলে উজিরপুরের নুতনহাট নেমে সেখান থেকে অটোতে যেতে পারে।

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Bhutan Trip -Travel Vlog | Hanging Bridge | thimphu to dochula pass | Punakha Dzong | wishing bell

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Dochula pass:
The most beautiful place in Bhutan "Dochula Pass" is located on the way to Punakha from Thimphu
The pass is popular for tourists for its ideal location from where one can enjoy 360 degree of beautiful panoramic view of Himalaya mountain range, especially on clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens-108 stupa built by the eldest Queen Mother Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass.
Dochula Pass, from Thimphu to Punakha all vehicles needs to pass thru here. Tour guide Tshering was saying today was the good occasion for the Bhutanese to chant round the chorten.

The Punakha Suspension Bridge is located very much near to the Punakha Dzong and is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built above the Po Chu river. The bridge is broad and built in a very nice way and you will be amazed to see that it doesn’t shake so much which can cause a sudden amount of panic among the tourists. The bridge also connects to the nearby villages. There are mountains surrounding the bridge from all the sides which also gives a breathtaking view.

Wishing bell story

Once upon a time a young widow lived in the castle of Bled. Robbers had killed her husband and dumped his body into the lake. She was very sad and depressed and she vas visiting the island in the Bled lake daily and prayed in the chapel. One day she gathered all her gold to commission a bell for the chapel. During the transport of the bell there was a huge storm which sank the boat and the bell along with the boatmen. In the clear nights you can still hear the bell ringing from the deep waters of the lake. After this tragic accident the widow sold her fortune and had a new church built on the island. After that she left for Rome and she took her vows. She died many years later and the Pope blessed another bell, made and set to the island by Franziskus Patavinus in the year 1534. It is to this blessing that a wish will be granted to anyone who rings the bell.






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