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[name] => Karotoya River
[post_id] => 1149
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/karotoya-nodi/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/BD_Korotoa_River-300x225.jpg
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Karatoya River (also spelt Korotoa) (Bengali:
করতোয়া নদী), a small stream in Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh, was once a large and sacred river. A channel of it presently flows by the ancient ruins of Mahasthangarh (or Pundranagara, ancient capital of Pundravardhana) in Bogra District. The
Karatoya mahatmya bears testimony to its past greatness. In the
Mahabharata it is mentioned that a visit to the Karatoya after three days’ fast produces the same merit as an aswamedha (horse killing) sacrifice. Another ancient city, Sravasti, may have been located on the banks of the Karatoya, north of Mahasthangarh. However, there is a controversy about the possible location of Sravasti.
The Karatoya, known as Phuljhur rises in the Baikunthapur jungles in the extreme north-west of Jalpaiguri district (West Bengal, India) and forms for some distance the boundary between Dinajpur and Rangpur districts. It, then, meanders through Rangpur and Bogra. In the south of Bogra district, it receives the Halhalia and the united stream is then known as Phuljhur. It leaves Bogra at Chanda kona and flowing in a southerly direction past Raiganj and Shujapur is, as already mentioned, joined by lchhamati at Nalka. The Phuljhur then flows south past the important village of Ullapara, a few miles below which it joins the Hurasagar at Narnia after a course of about 64 kilometres (40 mi) in this district. After this junction, it takes the name of Hurasagar and passing close by Shazadpur and Hera joins the Jamuna near Bera.
The Karatoya is mentioned in the Puranas and had a high repute for sanctity. It was the eastern boundary of the old kingdom of Paundravardhana, the country of the Paundras which it separated from Kamrupa. It is shown in Van Den Brouk's map of Bengal (C, 1660) as flowing into the Ganges and in fact. before the destructive floods of 1787 it brought down to the Atrai and to the Ganges a great volume of Teesta water. Since the main stream of the Teesta was dirverted to the east in 1787, the Karatoya and the Phuljhur have gradually silted up. and they are at the present day rivers of minor importance. One channel, which joins the Baral, 48 kilometres (30 mi) east of Pabna. is still called indifferently the Buri Teesta or old Teesta and the Karto or Karatoya. Traces of an old channel, for which the name of the Karatoya is claimed, are also pointed out in the Chatmohar thana, where it appears to have been obliterated by the Baral.
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[name] => {:en}Niribili Picnic Spot{:}{:bn}নিরিবিলি পিকনিক স্পট{:}
[post_id] => 1974
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/niribili-picnic-spot/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Statue-of-Rabindranath-tagore-at-Niribili-Picnic-Spot-Lohagara-Narail-District-Greater-Jessore-1-300x225.jpg
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Niribili Picnic Spot is one of the most beautiful places in South Bengal. In winter season huge people gather here to enjoy picnic. Many rides and recreation facilities are available here.
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নড়াইল জেলার লোহাগড়া উপজেলায় নিরিবিলি পিকনিক স্পট অবস্থিত। দক্ষিনবঙ্গের অন্যতম চমৎকার বিনোদন স্থান হল নিরিবিলি পিকনিক স্পট। এই পিকনিক স্পটটি গন্ডব গ্রাম থেকে ৫ কিলোমিটার দূরে নড়াইল জেলার লোহাগড়ায় অবস্থিত। শীতকালে এখানে অনেক মানুষ পিকনিক করতে আসেন। এখানে বিনোদনের জন্য রয়েছে বিভিন্ন রাইড এবং নানা আয়োজন।
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[name] => {:en}Alutila Hill Cave{:}{:bn}আলুটিলা পাহাড়ের গুহা{:}
[post_id] => 1101
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/alutila-hill-cave/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Alutila-Hill-Cave2-300x225.jpg
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Alutila Hill Cave is a 150 meter long and very attractive tourist spot in Bangladesh. It is surrounded by deep green forest. This cave is approximately 100 meters long and very dark. It is often considered as the mysterious beauty of Alutila hill. If you are brave and an adventure lover, then this is a perfect spot to conquer. There is no risk at all; it is an absolutely safe cave. It will take 15 minutes to pass the cave. Most interesting thing is the cold water flowing beneath the cave. From the top of the hill, you can see all around the Khagrachhari town. Also, This place is an excellent picnic spot.
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আলুটিলা পাহাড়ের গুহা (প্রায় ১৫০ ফুট লম্বা) বাংলাদেশের একটি অন্যতম আকর্ষণীয় পর্যটন কেন্দ্র। ঘন সবুজ জঙ্গলে ঢাকা রহস্য ঘেরা এই অন্ধকার গুহাটি আলুটিলা পাহাড়ের প্রধান আকর্ষণ। আপনি সাহসী হয়ে থাকলে এই গুহাটির ভেতরে ঢুকতে পারেন। গুহাটি সম্পূর্ণ নিরাপদ এবং ঝুঁকিমুক্ত। গুহাটির এক প্রান্ত থেকে অন্য প্রান্তে যেতে প্রায় ১৫ মিনিট সময় লাগবে। গুহাটি অতিক্রমের সময় ঠাণ্ডা পানি আপনার পা স্পর্শ করবে। আলুটিলা পাহাড়ের উপর থেকে আপনি খাগড়াছড়ি শহরকে দেখতে পাবেন। এই স্থানটি একটি চমৎকার পিকনিক স্পটও বটে।
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[name] => {:en}Barshijora Eco Park{:}{:bn}বরশিজোড়া ইকোপার্ক{:}
[post_id] => 4045
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/barshijora-eco-park/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Barshijora-Eco-Park-300x200.jpg
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Barshijora Eco Park is located in Moulvibazar Sadar, 2 km from the Zila Sadar. This eco park is also an attempt to conserve our precious nature. It is not yet that much developed as other eco parks. When you are in the town and have a little time with nothing to do at all, this might be the place you may make a short visit to.
Barshijora Eco Park was established on 887 acres of reserve forest near Moulvibazar town in 2006. The forest was declared reserve in 1916. Many timber and medicinal plants were planted there later. Two eco-cottages, four picnic spots, two observation towers, security posts, five public toilets and power supply line are there. The Eco Park also has many common species of fauna.
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বরশিজোড়া ইকোপার্কটি সিলেট বিভাগের মৌলভীবাজার জেলায় অবস্থিত। প্রকৃতিকে বাঁচানোর প্রচেষ্টা হিসেবে এই ইকো পার্কটি গড়ে তোলা হয়েছে। অন্যান্য ইকো পার্কের মত তেমন উন্নত না হলেও মৌলভীবাজার শহরে অবস্থানকালীন অবসর সময়ে এখানে কিছু সময়ের জন্য ঘুরতে আসতে পারেন।
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