This day out trip brings you in a place nearby Dhaka which will make you experience the history, architecture, culture, art & craftsmanship of rural people. We present a mixed view of Religious structures along with the view of unique craftsmanship. On this day out trip, we will cover four distinguish attractions along with the other natural and cultural elements. Our trip will cover the following attractions:
A 5000 years old tradition survives in 30
villages around Dhamrai and can be traced back to the Pala Dynasty
(800-1100 AD), during which time both early Buddhist and Hindu
settlements once flourished. It is also known as a ‘Workshop of Metal
Arts and Crafts in Dhamrai’.
Dhamrai (ধামরাই) Pottery Industry is one
of the renowned pottery industries in Bangladesh. There are several
pottery villages in Dhamrai. Such as Kagozi Para (Pathantola), Shimulia
Paal Para, Kakran & Notun Bondor Paal Para etc.
This Sultani Mosque looks a bit old
fashioned and the Minaret of the mosque is designed flamboyantly. The
minaret consist of small white colored marble stones. The mosque has
around 6 domes at the top of it. All of them are white colored.
Dhamrai Jagannath Roth (ধামরাই জগন্নাথ
রথ) is a chariot temple, Dhamrai Rath Yatra is dedicated to the Hindu
God Jagannath located in Dhamrai Upazila of Dhaka District. The annual
Jagannath Roth Jatra is a famous Hindu festival attracting thousands of
people. Dhamrai Rath Yatra is one of the most important event for the
Hindu community of Bangladesh.
On the way back to Dhaka you’ll visit
National Martyrs Monument in Savar which was built to pay tribute to the
people who was killed during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971.
This is a tour where you can learn about the traditional life of
Bangladeshi people and history of this country.
More Detailed Description
08.00 – 09.30 AM: We
will meet you at your hotel or home (inside of Dhaka) to pick you up,
and will start driving toward Dhamrai (40km) immediately.
9.30 – 10.30 AM: After
reaching at Nayarhat Bazar of Dhamrai we will leave the car and sail
for the village Kakran by a traditional boat. Our boat will move slowly
for enjoying the sights of Nature. During the time of boat Journey, we
will provide you a light breakfast.
10.30 – 11.45 AM: For
generations, Dhamrai has been the house of crafts like pottery making.
But these traditional occupations are now in danger as those could not
compete with modernization in course of time. Once Dhamrai used to be a
whole craft village but now other occupations have come into being
reducing the handicraft based jobs. Enjoy the whole process of pottery
making. You may also take the pictures with the artisan.
11.45-12.00 AM: Snacks break12.00 – 12.30 PM: Back to Nayarhat Bazar by boat. Drive toward Nabinagar.
12.30 – 01.45 PM: Lunch and tea break at a local restaurant in Nabinagar .
01.45 – 03.30 PM: Driving
towards Dhamrai Bazar from Nabinagar and experience the essence of
amazing status and crockeries with bronze in lost-wax technique. In
different areas of Bangladesh this products could be found. But there at
the bazar we will take you to the workshop to know the people and their
way of making this unique products. It’s a perfect place to buy some
souvenir made of brass in cheap rate. They make amazing little things
here perfect for souvenir.
03.30 – 03.45 PM: Snacks & Tea break.
03.45 – 05.00PM: Our car
will bring you at National Martyrs Monument in Savar which is
absolutely out of Dhamrai Upazila. But, as we will come across through
the road of this monument that’s why we will pay a visit there for
around 30 minutes.
5.00-6.00 PM: We will start journey toward Dhaka from Savar and it may take a little more time upon the condition of road.Source: http://offroadbangladesh.com/off-package/experience-essence-craftsmanship-day-trip/
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