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Festivals Tours of Bangladesh / Culture & Festival Tours of Bangladesh

Lalon Festival Tour, Bangladesh / Lalon's Birth & Death Anniversery Tour, Bangladesh/ Baul Festival of Song & Philosophy Tour, Bangladesh

Tour Code: BDCFT-02 (LBS)
Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights

About Lalon:
Lalon, known as Lalon Shah or Lalon Fakir (C. 1772 – 17 October 1890; Bengali: 1 Kartik, 1179), was a Bengali Baul saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker. In Bengali culture, he is considered as an icon of religious tolerance whose songs inspired and influenced many poets, social and religious thinkers. He "rejected all distinctions of caste and creed". He was both praised and criticized in his lifetime and after his death. Throughout the life, Lalon sang of a society where all religions and beliefs are in harmony. His disciples mostly live in Bangladesh and West Bengal. He founded the institute known as Lalon Akhrah in Cheuriya, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Kushtia railway station. He is also regarded as the founder of the Baul music and known as the Baul Shamrat (The king of Bauls). Lalon died at Chheuriya on 17 October 1890 at the age of 116.

Day-01:
Meet on arrival at Dhaka airport. Transfer to the hotel. Depend on your arrival; if time permits we shall offer you some city sight seeing activities at this day.

Day-02:
This day we shall arrange your Dhaka city sight seeing tour including observe some preparation of celebrating the first day of Bengali calendar.

After breakfast at 08:00hrs accompanied guide will show you the Star Mosque, Sadarghat River Terminal, Ahsan Manjil, Lalbag Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple in Old Dhaka. Also we shall arrange a short river cruise by country boat on the Buriganga near Shadarghat what is really interesting. After lunch visit Central Martyr's Memorial, Curzon Hall, Supreme Court, National Mosque, National Museum and Parliament House in new Dhaka.

Famous Dhakaya Biriani will be offered for lunch at a restaurant in old Dhaka; around 18:30 hrs we shall back to your hotel.

Day-03 (17th October):
At this morning we shall start for Kustia 230 km. andtakes around 5 hours. On the way we shall stop at SAVAR to visit the National Martyr’s Memorial. Continue drive 55km and cross the Padma (Bangladesh part of The Ganges) river by ferry at Aricha.

Drive again till kushtia and check in to the hotel. After lunch go to Lalon’s “AKHRAH” (shrine) at CEURIYA village. Till evening enjoy the Baul song, discursions on Lalon’s life, work and his philosophy. Accompanied guide will help you to interpret all these matters. Also you can exchange the views with the Lalon followers. You also can enjoy adjacent village fair and can buy some cheap traditional, simple musical instruments as souvenir.

Day-04:
Morning hours we shall pass to visit the “KUTHI BARI” of Rabindranath Tagor in Shilaidah. Now it is use as a Rabindra Museum. Also visit the oldest and longest Steel made Railway Bridge of Bangladesh on the Padma river. Also we visit the village life of Bangladesh.
After lunch we shall go to Lalon’s “AKHRA” (shrine) at CEWRIA village and activities are as previous day.

Day-05:
Drive back to Dhaka. If you have flight at this day we shall arrange your airport transfer as per flight schedule.

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Day-06:
Depend on your flight schedule we shall arrange your airport transfer. Also we can offer you some activities in Dhaka including visit some souvenir shops if you want.

 

Price Includes:

  • Air Conditioned Transport, Accommodations, Entry Fees, All Foods, Experienced Guide and Mineral Water.

Note:

  • 17th October is the Anniversary day of Lalon Fakir.
  • We can stop any where en route on your request to visit something you feel interesting or want to photograph.
  • Above itinerary can be customized.
  • This tour can be a good option for professional or amateur photographers.
  • Please contact us for your tour price.

Travel Tips:

  • We strongly recommend to use the assistance of a professional local tour Company or Guide when you travel Bangladesh. It will enhance your experience and ensure your safety.
  • Please respect the local traditions and social rules at all times.
  • Please do not photograph people without their permission.