Explore the Ancient Capital, Sonargoan and Jamdani Weaving Techniques, UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity”][vc_column_text]Sonargaon means Golden Villages. Once it was capital and main administrative center of Bengal. It was very flourished center for trade and commerce from 13^th to 17^th century. In fact, it was the commercial center for Muslin, a hand-woven cotton fabric. Many merchants built many  Indo-Saracenic townhouses in the Panam City during British regime. The city is almost in ruins. In 2006, World Monument Fund declared Panam Nagar as one of the 100 ruinous historical establishments. The signs are still present in the bricks of the ancient walls and the terracotta works on the black stones. Today the ruins will introduce the glorious history of Sonargaon as the old capital of Bengal.

Jamdani, the legacy of Muslin, is a handloom industry and it is done in the similar style of weaving Muslin. it requires fine yarn for weaving and various beautiful designs by colored yarn. It has been produced for centuries and Bangladesh received geographical indication (GI) status for Jamdani Sari. The traditional art of weaving jamdani was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013.

This itinerary is design to introduce you the historical background of the old capital of Bengal, Sonargaon and the medieval weaving technique of Jamdani Sarees, Folklore museum, Goaldi Mosque – a medieval monument etc.

Length of the tour: DAYLONG

Attractions:

• Picturesque, the Panam City, an ancient historical city
• Ruins of lost city with terracotta works
• Folk Art and Craft Museum
• A Medieval Mosque, Goaldi Mosque
• Jamdani weaving techniques, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
• Riverside beauty and lifestyle of people

ITINERARY DETAILS WITH PRICE:

Day 01

• Receive and greet guests at hotel or Dhaka airport at 8.00 am.
• Immediately starts drive towards the Panam City (34 km / 1.5 hours) and explore the old capital of Bengal. Walk in the main street of Panam Nagar and experience the historical background of Sonargaon, the Golden Village. Then visit the Bara Sardar Bari, a residential palace built by a Hindu merchant etc.
• Lunch / refreshment break in a local restaurant
• Then proceed Goaldi Mosque, an example of medieval monument in Bangladesh and Jamdani weaving village etc. You might buy some Jamdani Fabrics.
• In the evening at around 6.00 pm back to hotel or any convenient location and end the tour.

Price includes:

• All transfer and transport via Toyota Sedan or HIACE luxury van with seat belts
• Skilled and experienced, professional drivers
• Fuel and gasoline
• Bridge tolls, parking and driver
• All entry fees and permission permits
• Lunch in a local restaurant
• Bottled mineral water during tour
• English speaking guide the entire tour

Price excludes:

• Any personal requirements such as medicine etc.
• Beverage (soft and hard)
• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Any items not specifically outlined in tour program