Bangladesh

Andreas · Feb 18th, 2004, 09:21

I read in an article that apparently it's possible to travel by train from Dhaka to the east coast in India. Any word on this?

All info truly appreciated!

Thank you.

Andreas

Andreas · Feb 19th, 2004, 01:12

Maybe the article was misleading.

Are there any direct train services between Calcutta and the east coast then?

rockyS · Feb 15th, 2005, 19:30

From calcutta to other east coast In India , u do have a lot of train links , depends where u wanna go. check www.irctc.co.in , to book ur tickets.

Andreas · Feb 23rd, 2004, 14:26

Will be visiting Bangladesh hopefully on my coming journey to India.

What would you recommend me to visit and not miss during my visit? Any good hotels you could recommend me to stay at? What is the price level there?

Everything will be appreciated!

Andreas

liquidpremium · May 4th, 2004, 06:14

when are you going? Has anyone responded?

Other than the Lonely Planet guide from 2000, I haven't heard much.

Sindy · Jun 11th, 2004, 04:22

I just got information from my embassy that I have to have a Visa beforehand in my passport .unless I'm arriving by plane. Arriving by plane I have to have an business invitation or at least a booked "business hotel" reservation.
Otherwise, get a visa beforehand to ensure your entry.

mahmud · Feb 14th, 2005, 17:58

Welcome Andreas to Bangladesh, a land of plenty of green. Lot of hotels & motels awaiting in Bangladesh to welcome you. Cost are as under :

- Standard hotels : USD 8-15/NOGHT.
- Economy : USD 5-7/night
- Luxury l(5 Star) : USD 100-150/night

You can also take lunch/dinnar only for USD 1-2. So, welcome again. If you need anoy more information contact me.

Feb 17th, 2005, 19:49

Hi I 'm staying now in Varanasi and want to go to Bangladesh ,cause I need a new Visa for India .Where can I get a Visa for Bangladesh?Is it possibel to get a Visa in Calcutta and take a bus from there to Dhakar?

mahmud · Feb 19th, 2005, 15:01

Welcome to BANGLADESH. Yes, you can get visa from Bangladesh Consular office at Kolkata. You can also take Dhaka-Kolkata bus from Karunamoi Bus terminal.There are also some bus services (Shohag, Green Line Paribahan & etc ) from Sudder Street. The fare is only Rs. 400-450 (One way)

manbil777 · Dec 25th, 2004, 11:42

I'm not sure whether the article was misleading -- I suggest please check first in Dhaka...we all need to be accurate and not propagate misinformation.

AFAIK there _IS_ a train service between Dhaka and Kolkata _as well as_ a point-to-point bus service.

The train-link has a break at the border for customs purposes at Benapole, the border town. After crossing the border at Benapole, you have to walk (or catch a taxicab) for a few miles on the Indian side to take a train for the next leg to Kolkata (about 20~30 miles) to Kolkata. The bus service --as I said -- is door to door, i.e. you stay on the same bus

You're better off taking the bus from Dhaka to Kolkata. The buses are comfortable with aircon, have airline type seats and cost about US$20. I've seen at least the roads on the Dhaka to border leg and they compare very favorably with European standards. I say you're assured of a smooth trip.

mahmud · Feb 14th, 2005, 17:46

There are no train services between Bangladesh-India. But some bus services are availablelike- Dhaka-Kolkata, Dhaka-Agortola & Dhaka-Shiliguri. The buses run everyday. Those are comfortable & cheap.

Feb 18th, 2004, 09:21	#1
Andreas ¿Bailamos? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Suecia Posts: 123	Bangladesh to the east coast I read in an article that apparently it's possible to travel by train from Dhaka to the east coast in India. Any word on this? All info truly appreciated! Thank you. Andreas

Feb 23rd, 2004, 14:26	#4
Andreas ¿Bailamos? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Suecia Posts: 123	Bangladesh Will be visiting Bangladesh hopefully on my coming journey to India. What would you recommend me to visit and not miss during my visit? Any good hotels you could recommend me to stay at? What is the price level there? Everything will be appreciated! Andreas Last edited by Dilliwala : Oct 1st, 2008 at 19:42. Reason: merged threads

Jun 11th, 2004, 04:22	#6
Sindy Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 5	Banladesh I just got information from my embassy that I have to have a Visa beforehand in my passport .unless I'm arriving by plane. Arriving by plane I have to have an business invitation or at least a booked "business hotel" reservation. Otherwise, get a visa beforehand to ensure your entry.

Feb 14th, 2005, 17:58	#7
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	Welcome Andreas Welcome Andreas to Bangladesh, a land of plenty of green. Lot of hotels & motels awaiting in Bangladesh to welcome you. Cost are as under : - Standard hotels : USD 8-15/NOGHT. - Economy : USD 5-7/night - Luxury l(5 Star) : USD 100-150/night You can also take lunch/dinnar only for USD 1-2. So, welcome again. If you need anoy more information contact me.

Feb 17th, 2005, 19:49	#8
THE UMA GUEST HOUSE Posts: n/a	going to Bangladesh Hi I 'm staying now in Varanasi and want to go to Bangladesh ,cause I need a new Visa for India .Where can I get a Visa for Bangladesh?Is it possibel to get a Visa in Calcutta and take a bus from there to Dhakar?

Feb 19th, 2004, 01:12	#2
Andreas ¿Bailamos? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Suecia Posts: 123	Maybe the article was misleading. Are there any direct train services between Calcutta and the east coast then?

Feb 15th, 2005, 19:30	#3
rockyS LIVE LIFE KINGSIZE Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CAL Posts: 264	From calcutta to other east coast In India , u do have a lot of train links , depends where u wanna go. check www.irctc.co.in , to book ur tickets.

May 4th, 2004, 06:14	#5
liquidpremium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22	when are you going? Has anyone responded? Other than the Lonely Planet guide from 2000, I haven't heard much.

Feb 19th, 2005, 15:01	#9
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	Welcome Welcome to BANGLADESH. Yes, you can get visa from Bangladesh Consular office at Kolkata. You can also take Dhaka-Kolkata bus from Karunamoi Bus terminal.There are also some bus services (Shohag, Green Line Paribahan & etc ) from Sudder Street. The fare is only Rs. 400-450 (One way)

Dec 25th, 2004, 11:42	#10
manbil777 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dhaka Posts: 19	Huh ?????? I'm not sure whether the article was misleading -- I suggest please check first in Dhaka...we all need to be accurate and not propagate misinformation. AFAIK there _IS_ a train service between Dhaka and Kolkata _as well as_ a point-to-point bus service. The train-link has a break at the border for customs purposes at Benapole, the border town. After crossing the border at Benapole, you have to walk (or catch a taxicab) for a few miles on the Indian side to take a train for the next leg to Kolkata (about 20~30 miles) to Kolkata. The bus service --as I said -- is door to door, i.e. you stay on the same bus You're better off taking the bus from Dhaka to Kolkata. The buses are comfortable with aircon, have airline type seats and cost about US$20. I've seen at least the roads on the Dhaka to border leg and they compare very favorably with European standards. I say you're assured of a smooth trip.

Feb 14th, 2005, 17:46	#11
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	No Train but Bus There are no train services between Bangladesh-India. But some bus services are availablelike- Dhaka-Kolkata, Dhaka-Agortola & Dhaka-Shiliguri. The buses run everyday. Those are comfortable & cheap.

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