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Jan/12

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The Colorful Dhaka

Dhaka Colors

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh is full of colors, natural beauty and essence of life. It possess a rich history, amazing architecture, beautiful parks and crowded shopping malls. Boat trips across the city and a tradition of hospitality of locals add charm to Dhaka. As it  is a Muslim state and is known the world over as the city of mosques and Muslims. It also has several churches and Hindu temples for the minorities. Dhaka is full of breathtaking natural beauty and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Dhaka is famous for quality traditional handicrafts, beautiful pink pearls, silk and printed sarees. There are number of shopping malls in Dhaka where there are outlets for these things. Jamdani sarees of Bangladesh are very beautiful, generally light colored with geometric or floral designs. The quality of artisanal handicrafts are very high and they are well presented in the shop.

Dhaka has a a large number of hotels and restaurants where all type of western food is present. But rice and fish are the local and most popular dishes of Dhaka. They are more tasty and more reasonable. Some drinks like lassi and cha are more famous. Lassi is the refreshing drink made from yogurt and cha is the milky sweet tea. Sweet yogurt is also very much liked by locals of Dhaka.

So to enjoy the the beauty and colors of Dhaka you should waste no time and book Cheap Hotels in Dhaka. Dhaka has a large number of hotels ranging from luxury to cheap hotels to suit the budget of the various travelers. Some five star hotels are Dhaka Sheraton Hotel Dhaka Bangladesh, Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka Bangladesh and Hotel Sarena Dhaka Bangladesh. The rate of these hotels starts from US$ 120.00 Medium range hotels are also available like Grand Azad Hotel Dhaka Bangladesh, Washington Hotel Dhaka Bangladesh, Tropical Inn Hotel Dhaka, Marriott Guest House Dhaka Bangladesh and a lot more. Their rates starts from US$ 90.00. Lowest catogary hotels with rates starts from US$ 60.00 are also available. So have a visit to beautiful Dhaka as u need not to worry about your expenses.

Dhaka is full of natural beauty and it will be a memorable tour for you as Dhaka is truly a beautiful and colorful destination.

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Sep/11

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Religious Destination

Suadi Arabia is the third-largest Arab country. It is the world's largest oil exporter. Saudi Arabia has its holy importance in the wirld because of its two most holiest cities of Islam that are Mecce and Medina.It is also known as "The Land of the Two Holy Mosques". These mosques are Masjid-al-Haram in Mecca and Masjid-al-Nabvi in Medina.

Saudia Arabia is the largest religious tourists destination. Millions of Muslims from all over the World love to go there to offer the pilgrimage.The Hajj and Umrah are the two pilgrimages. Muslims used to performm Hajj and Umrah and visit related places in Saudi Arabia.

Most important religious visiting sites in Saudi Arabia refers to Mecca and Medina.In Mecca Kaaba is the most important religious site and is known as “the House of Allah”. Pilgrims from all over the world try to touch the corner stone of Kaaba. Second most important site is the Holy Mosque (Masjid Al Haram), which is the largest mosque of the world. Other famous sites are the hill of Arafat and the Mountain of light (Jabal-al-noor). Jabal-al-noor is the mountain where Muhammad [S.A.W.W] received the revelation of Holy Quran.

Some religious sites are in Medina which occupy a significant place in Islam. These are Masjid-al-Nabvi, Quba mosque and Masjid-al-Qiblatain. Some other important mosques in Medina are Majid-e-Ali, Masjid-e-Ghamama, Msjid-e-Eid, Masjid-e-AbuBakar. Masjid-e-Umar and Masjid-e-Bilal. Muslims visit them and offer nawafils there.

Mountain of Uhad is another religious site. It is the battlefield of second battle of Islamic history. Tourists go there and pay homage to martyrs of Battle. Thousands of Muslims love to visit the Tomb of Holy Prophet [S.A.W.W] as well as the graves of caliphs and martyrs of battles.

Some other attracting places of saudi Arabia are the mountains, valleys and red sea beaches but attracts reletively few tourists.Tourism in Saudi Arabia are mainly based on religious sites.

Besides holy sites the colorful markets, Shoping malls and the aromatic spices that shows holy grace and the charm of land also attracts tourists.

Saudi Arabia is equipped with well known Saudi Arabia Hotels that accommodate millions of tourists from all over the world. These hotels provide finest hospitality and meet all needs of tourists. Most requested hotels are Fairmont Hotel Mecca , Hilton Hotel Makkah, Le Meriden Makkah, Movenpick hotel Medina, Sheraton Madina hotel, Madina Oberoi hotel, Crown Plaza hotel Jeddah, and Jeddah Intercontinental hotel Jeddah.Cresset Travel and Tours has contracted rates with most of these hotels of Saudi Arabia.

In 1999, the government expanded the travel rights of foreign Muslims. Millions of Muslims are permitted to visit the holy cities of Saudi Arabia.. Saudi Arabia is trually a top religious tourist's destination.

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The Radiant City on The Earth

Medina is the second holiest city of Islam located in the western Saudi Arabia. It has its holy importance as it was personally named by Holy Prophet Muhammad [P.B.U.H]. This city has the honor that it is the burial place of Muhammad [P.B.U.H]. It is the religious place and millions of tourists visit Medina every year making it one of top religious destinations.

Medina has a special religious importance in Islam as it remained the capital of Caliphate during the period of first thee caliphs. People used to visit Medina while performing Hajj or Umrah. 

There are many religious sites in Medina which attracts Muslims from all over the world. Most important of them are the three mosques which occupy a significant place in Islam. These are Masjid-al-Nabvi, Quba mosque and Masjid-al-Qiblatain. Masjid-al-nabvi  is known as the mosque of Holy Prophet Muhammad [P.B.U.H]. Quba mosque has its own diverse place in Islam as it is the first mosque built during Muhammad’s period. Masjid-al-Qiblatain has historical importance as it is the place where Muhammad [P.B.U.H] mentioned the direction of Qibla.  Muslims worship in these mosques without any difference. 

Some other important mosques in Medina  are Majid-e-Ali, Masjid-e-Ghamama,  Msjid-e-Eid, Masjid-e-AbuBakar.  Masjid-e-Umar and Masjid-e-Bilal. Muslims visit them and offer nawafils there.

Mountain of Uhad  is another religious site. It is the battlefield of second battle of Islamic history. Tourists go there and pay homage to martyrs of Battle. Thousands of Muslims love to visit the Tomb of Holy Prophet [P.B.U.H] as well as the graves of caliphs and martyrs of battles.

Besides holy sites, shopping malls and colorful markets also attract tourists. Another attracting site is the Al-Haidery Dates Packing Factory. This factory is the largest factory in Medina that provides dates to the whole country. This factory has the impressing dates of all types and qualities.

Medina lacks large number of hotels to accommodate millions of tourists from all over the world. These Medina Hotels provide finest hospitality and meet all needs of tourists. Most requested hotels in Medina are Movenpick hotel Medina, Sheraton Madina hotel, Madina Oberoi hotel, Al Ansar Silver hotel Medina and Le Meridien Hotel Medina. These hotels are fully equipped mostly in pilgrimage season. Cresset Travel and Tours has contracted rates with most of these hotels of Medina.

Non Muslims are not permitted to enter in Medina, but area closed to non-Muslims are small so many facilities are open to non-Muslims. Large number of tourists from all over the world made this place heavily crowded and creates problems of heavy traffic and pollution. 

People love to visit this holy city of Islam. Government has expanded the travel rights of Muslims and millions of Muslims are permitted to visit this holy city. Medina is a Radian city and a religious tourist’s destination.

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Mecca is the Holiest city of Islam located in the western part of Saudi Arabia 45 miles inland from the Red Sea Port of Jeddah. Mecca has been linked by Islam as it is the birth place of Holy Prophet Muhammad [S.A.W.W]. It is the religious place and attracts large number of Muslims from all over the world. Mecca received millions of tourists annually and lined itself in top tourist religious destinations.

 The Hajj and Umrah are the two pilgrimages. Hajj is greater than Umrah and millions of Muslims used to perform Hajj once in a year in Mecca and its near places. While millions of Muslims perform Umrah in the rest of the year. The largest mosque in the world, Masjid al Haram is present in Mecca which surrounds the Kaaba.  Muslims face towards Kaaba while offering prayers.  Because of this holy importance Mecca has become the most diverse city in the Muslim world. 

Most important visiting sites of Mecca is the Kaaba which is covered with a gold embroidered black silk and it is made of granite. Kaaba is known as “the House of Allah”. Pilgrims from all over the world try to touch the corner stone of Kaaba. Second most important site is the Holy Mosque (Masjid Al Haram), which is the largest mosque of the world. Other famous sites are the hill of Arafat and the Mountain of light (Jabal-al-noor). Mountain of Arafat also known as “the Mountain of Mercy” is the place where Muhammad [S.A.W.W] had delivered his final sermon. Jabal-al-noor is the mountain where Muhammad [S.A.W.W] received the revelation of Holy Quran. 

Other visiting places around the city are Tanem and Hudaibiyah. Well of Zamzam has a special importance.  Pilgrims love to drink from the well of Zamzam as it is believed that its water has special properties.

Thour Mountain is regarded as a historic visiting site of Mecca. It is a cave where Prophet Muhammad [S.A.W.W] spent three days with his companion Abu-Bakar-Siddique when He left Mecca for Medina.

Besides these holy sites, the colorful markets, the aromatic spices that show holy grace and the charm of land also attracts tourists.

Mecca is equipped with well known hotels to accommodate millions of tourists from all over the world. These Mecca hotels provide finest hospitality and allow only for Muslim guests. These hotels are afforded by all pockets. Most requested hotels in Mecca are Fairmont Hotel, Hilton Hotel Makkah, Le Meriden Makkah, Crowne plaza, and Golden Tulip Al Hamra hotel. Mecca can be easily accessible by all means of transport for residents and visitors alike, both during and outside of the pilgrimage season.

Large number of tourists from all over the world has made this place crowdy and detracts from the spirituality of the pilgrimage visit. Pilgrims also face problems to move between holy sites. For avoiding this problem Pilgrims have a new way to avoid crowds i: e the train, known as Mecca Metro that will move pilgrims between holy cities. The first project of train is that it will transport pilgrims between Mina, Muzdalfa and Arafat.  This train will replace thousands of buses that transport the pilgrims between holy cities. This train will also reduce heavy traffic and pollution.

Non Muslims are restricted to enter this holy city because of fear of destruction, thus provide a place of peace and refuge for Muslim believers Visitors have little freedom of movement in Mecca.

In 1999, the government expanded the travel rights of foreign Muslims. It is estimated that over 1 million foreigners and 700,000 Saudis are permitted to visit the holy cities. Mecca is truly an incredible religious tourist’s destination.

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Pakistan exhibits some of the earliest human settlements, and it is the epicenter of various religions. It has far more unimaginable mind-blowing landscapes, extraordinary trekking, a multitude of cultures, music, food, and a long tradition of hospitality and generosity. Pakistan is really an exclusive country as it has virtually all sorts of climates. Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, and Multan are the main cities of Pakistan which have all the modern facilities of life, with business centers, latest infrastructure and all sorts of hotels.. 

There are many beautiful spots in Pakistan.The cultural and physical diversity of Pakistan has developed the country into a tourist hot spot for foreign travellers as well as adventurers. It has some of the most attractive mountainous ranges and some of the highest mountain peaks over 7000 m, around the world. The northern parts of Pakistan have many old fortresses, towers and other architecture as well as the Hunza and Chitral valleys. 

Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan as is known to the Cultural Heart of Pakistan. It has the site of Alexander's battle on the Jhelum River. Lahore as a cultural capital has many examples of Mughal architecture such as Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque, Shalimar Gardens, Tomb of Jahangir and the Lahore Fort.

Rawalpindi is known to be a famous hill station stop for tourists before setting out to Murree, Bhurban, Patriata, Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The romance of the historic Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is timeless and legendary.It is known as the tourist hotspot for adventurers and explorers. The province has a varied landscape ranging from strong mountains, valleys, hills and dense agricultural farms.Kalam in Khybar Pakhtunkhawa Pakistan, was a popular tourist destination famous for its terrain, view and natural beauty. Another most important city in the province is Mansehra. The city is a major stop for tourists setting out to the Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir. The city is connected by the famous Karakoram Highway which ends up in China. Along the route there are several stops including the Kaghan Valley, Balakot, Naran, Shogran, Lake Saiful Mulook and Babusar Top. There are also several other sites within the province which attract a large number of tourist every year including Ayubia, Batkhela, Chakdara, Saidu Sharif, Kalam Valley and Hindu Kush mountain range in Chitral.

Karachi is the  largest city of Pakistan. It has been ruled under a number of tribes which meant the city is home to a number of cultural sites including, Mohatta Palace, National Museum of Pakistan, Empress Market, Frere Hall, Jehangir Kothari Parade, Karachi Municipal Corporation Building and the Hindu Gymkhana. There are also several beaches within the city, like Clifton Beach, French Beach, Sandspit Beach and Manora Island. Another speciality of this city is that it occupy the iconic tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. 

Major cities of Pakistan are equipped with well known hotels around the world. Most requested hotels in Pakistan are Pearl Continental Hotel, Marriot Hotel, Avari Hotel, Envoy continental Hotel, Sheraton hotel, Islamabad Hotel, Sarena Hotel and Shangrila Hotel. The Sarena Hotel, Marriott Hotel, Crown Plaza Hotel, Best Western Hotel in Islamabad is special for executive class and meets all needs of the businessmen.Cresset Travel services has contracted rates with most of these hotels of Pakistan.There are many travel agencies which provide packages and arranged tours.  

In 2009, Pakistan was ranked as one of the top 25% tourist destinations for its World Heritage sites. Pakistan received more than 500,000 tourists annually. However, this number has now come down to near zero figures since 2008 due to instability in the country cuased by floods and terrorism that have caused massive destruction across the country and  declaring Pakistan as unsafe and dangerous to visit.

Pakistan is a developing country and needs Foreign Exchange for planning and developing projects. Promotion of tourism can help us greatly in this matter. Also tourism will expand the hotel industry in the country. The development of tourism will mean the development of good relations with others.

Tourism is a critical source of revenue generation and therefore a major component of economic development.

In this respect, there is a need that government should attract tourists to Pakistan by initiating the sponsorship of new businesses within the tourist market. Building and maintaining the road and air networks to meet international standards. The maturation of human and natural resources can also contribute in development of this feeble industry. Advertising campaigns need to attract tourist by developing holiday packages tailored to explore the greater regions of the country.

The truth is Pakistan could be — should be — an incredible tourist destination. 

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