Chittagong Guide

Chittagong, the second largest city in Bangladesh, is a port city, set against the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal and surrounded by green forests, coconut groves and sandy beaches. Attractions include the Ethnological Museum, the 17th-century Shahi Jama-e-Masjid Mosque, the colourful multi-domed Chandanpura Mosque and the Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami. Foy’s Lake, an artificial lake named after the Englishman responsible for its design, is located 8km (5 miles) from Chittagong, and is a popular picnic site. Chittagong is also a good base from which to explore the Rangamati Hill District, famous for its beautiful flora and lakes and the predominantly Buddhist tribal culture. Entrance fees are charged for some of the attractions.

Tourist Information Centre, Motel Shaikat, Station Road, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Tel: (031) 619 845

Air: Chittagong MA Hannan International Airport. Rail: Train: Chittagong Station.

Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (National Tourism Organisation)
233 Airport Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh
Tel: (02) 811 7855-9. Fax: (02) 811 7235. E-mail: bpcho@bangla.net
Website: www.parjatan.org
High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
28 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5JA, UK
Tel: (020) 7584 0081. Fax: (020) 7581 7477.
E-mail: bdesh.lon@dial.pipex.com

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