I had a great experience with Razby!
He is very knowledgable guide and knows the forests and tea plantations of Sreemangal like the back of his hand.
I highly recommend hiring Razby!
A... read more five star experience *****
John Spender October 29, 2019
This is really a good tour company in Bangladesh that I think because of their service I received. Tour guide is very knowledgeable. Thanks.
Gavin Gr September 23, 2018
I had a great tour with Razbe, walking through Lawachara forest. He was very knowledgeable, and friendly. I enjoyed my tour very much.
Clare Hollowell March 15, 2019
I recommend this tourist company and his owner, Mr. Razbe. Razbe helped me in Bangladesh very much, when I had a tourist travel. I didn't have any problems with communication,... read more because Razbe could speak English very well.. Razbe is a person, whom you can trust to 100%. And he can provide you any tourist servises which you wish.
Pavel Turkevich September 23, 2018
We are typically independent, budget travelers. The problem is, there are no up-to-date guidebooks for Bangladesh at the moment. There are very few blogs, and many of the reviews and... read more travel tales we came across detailed quite a few travel mishaps, many of them a bit scary. It was obvious places would be quite challenging to get to and we'd be limited to the main 'tourist hubs.'
There also seemed to be a limited choice of accommodation on booking apps compared to the amount you can see on Google Maps, and I couldn't find an app in English for transport booking.
I did a lot of research and eventually, I contacted Razbe from Orient Eco-Tourism. I explained we wanted a local experience and asked for suggestions as to whether everything on our wishlist was doable.
We went back and forth a few times, tossing out places that required hard-to-get and expensive permits, and a couple of other places that would have escalated costs, and came up with a 22-day tour titled 'Travel like a Local' for a very reasonable price.
It was so fabulous. We saw and experienced sooooo much more of Bangladesh and its people than if it had been just us traveling independently.
Eusuf was with us for the first 18 days and Razbe himself joined us for the last 4. They are both extremely knowledgeable and skilled guides who are passionate about their country but realistic about its shortcomings. Razbe is a quiet soul, and Eusuf has a belly laugh that comes from his toes. He kindly invited us to his home to meet his wife and young son and is generous to a fault. The people in the minority villages all know and respect him which in turn added to our experience.
Having a guide/translator made us accessible to the locals and them to us. Meeting the people was definitely one of the highlights.
Our experience with Razbe and Eusuf has provided us with a lot more understanding of this part of the world, and honestly, the Bangladeshi people are gorgeous. It's been one of our favorite adventures so far (in 15-plus years of constant travel and 136 countries.) But you will probably need help to access both the country and its people. We happily recommend Orient Eco-Tourism as a company you can trust to organize your visit.
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Catch Our March 28, 2023
We came to Sreemangal for few days and Razbe was our guide in Lachawara National Park. He is a professional guide and knows a lot about the eco system in... read more the park. His English is perfect and that helped us a lot to communicate and learn a lot about the culture and life in Bangladesh. We highly recommend him if you come to Sreemangal.
Mathilde Foyer March 2, 2023
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“Our trip in Bangladesh, we visited about 35 days in 2009. The small town named Sreemangal became our second residence because of the hospitality offered by people living here. A big thanks to them for such hospitality. Razbe of Orient Tourism Channel took care of us very warmly. Razbe’s tour service was more than just a regular trip. He gave us very good insight and deeper understanding of every day rural life. We felt Razbe as a very knowledgeable person and good at suiting the trip according to our interest. Hope we will come back again to make a new trip with Razbe to enjoy the beautiful country.”
— Vivi & Nils Babner, Sweden
“We came from Canada to visit Bangladesh. During the trip in Bangladesh, Razbe was our guide. He is very calm, patient, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. He can speak in English well and understand our needs. He impressed us with his immense knowledge about bio diversity. He took us to Lawachara National Park, Madhabpur Lake, tea plantation and tribal communities. He is respectful to both local people and environment. He has the perfect balance of keeping locals, the travelers and environment. Reasonable price and good service I strongly recommended for the best trip in Bangladesh. Happy Eco System…. “
— Roy & Anna, Canada
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Rizbe is an excellent tour guide. He is very calm, patient, knowledgeable and friendly. He speaks English very well and understand everything. Rizbe impressed me with his immense knowledge of the Lawachara National Park. He knows everything there is to know about plants, trees, birds, monkeys and insects. His knowledge of the tea plantation, workers and preparation was also impressive. We also went to Monipuri and Khasia communities. Not only was he extremely respectful of the local people he was also very respectful toward the environment. It was a real pleasure having Rizbi as our guide. I strongly recommend him. He has the perfect balance of keeping the locals, the tourists and the environment. Ecosystem happy !!!!! BRUOMA from Canada. Travel date- 22 December 2012.
Peter Dawson
4 months ago
The country side around the town is very beautiful and the tea estates are very interesting. It is only 8 kilometers about an hour to the National Park and there is a large green sign before the bridge. It is very peaceful and quiet unlike Dhaka! If you like green nature and forest, you must visit Sreemangal. I enjoyed a lot with the help of tour guide Razbe. I visited on 21 November 2002. Enjoy !!!! Peter Dawson from UK.
Diana
7 months ago
I booked a photography tour for 3 days in Dhaka and Barisal. My guide Razbe from this company made my trip memorable and successful. He knows photography well so, he took me to the off roads and less visited places. I did fantastic photos. His timing to visit a place and meeting with locals in skilled ways to get better task. I ensure your tour will be memorable if you book.
Titan
7 months ago
I hired a bicycle from Orient Tourism Channel. The bicycle is good. Alongside with the bicycle Razbe gives direction to the best route for cycling in nature and villages.
Sufia
7 months ago
Best guide ever I found in Bangladesh I was pleased with his service beyond my thought. Highly recommended to take Razbe as your guide while traveling in Bangladesh.
Annaisha
7 months ago
2022年12月にスリモンゴルを訪れた際にガイドのRazbeさんにお世話になりました。彼はエコシステムについての知識が豊富で、Lawachara National Parkを案内いただいたときも、自分たちだけでは見つけられなかったであろう植物や動物をたくさん紹介いただきました。モ二プル族などの村にも連れていっていただきましたが、村の人々ととても良い関係を築いているようで、尊敬を持って人々に接している姿が好印象でした。Razbeさんは、知識豊富なうえ、責任感や思いやりを持った信頼できる方です。ドライバーさんも危険な運転など一切なかったです。Razbeさん、一押しです!
Milu
7 months ago
Our guide was Bimal who is very sensitive to timing, talking and guiding. Really a nice tour with Bimal.
Bile
1 year ago
Guide so far good with punctuality, information and attitude. Thanks.
Nila
1 year ago
Truly expert guide, budget tour maker that I liked very much. Thanks.
Rizbe is an excellent tour guide. He is very calm, patient, knowledgeable and friendly. He speaks English very well and understand everything. Rizbe impressed me with his immense knowledge of the Lawachara National Park. He knows everything there is to know about plants, trees, birds, monkeys and insects. His knowledge of the tea plantation, workers and preparation was also impressive. We also went to Monipuri and Khasia communities. Not only was he extremely respectful of the local people he was also very respectful toward the environment. It was a real pleasure having Rizbi as our guide. I strongly recommend him. He has the perfect balance of keeping the locals, the tourists and the environment. Ecosystem happy !!!!! BRUOMA from Canada. Travel date- 22 December 2012.
The country side around the town is very beautiful and the tea estates are very interesting. It is only 8 kilometers about an hour to the National Park and there is a large green sign before the bridge. It is very peaceful and quiet unlike Dhaka! If you like green nature and forest, you must visit Sreemangal. I enjoyed a lot with the help of tour guide Razbe. I visited on 21 November 2002. Enjoy !!!! Peter Dawson from UK.
I booked a photography tour for 3 days in Dhaka and Barisal. My guide Razbe from this company made my trip memorable and successful. He knows photography well so, he took me to the off roads and less visited places. I did fantastic photos. His timing to visit a place and meeting with locals in skilled ways to get better task. I ensure your tour will be memorable if you book.
I hired a bicycle from Orient Tourism Channel. The bicycle is good. Alongside with the bicycle Razbe gives direction to the best route for cycling in nature and villages.
Best guide ever I found in Bangladesh I was pleased with his service beyond my thought. Highly recommended to take Razbe as your guide while traveling in Bangladesh.
2022年12月にスリモンゴルを訪れた際にガイドのRazbeさんにお世話になりました。彼はエコシステムについての知識が豊富で、Lawachara National Parkを案内いただいたときも、自分たちだけでは見つけられなかったであろう植物や動物をたくさん紹介いただきました。モ二プル族などの村にも連れていっていただきましたが、村の人々ととても良い関係を築いているようで、尊敬を持って人々に接している姿が好印象でした。Razbeさんは、知識豊富なうえ、責任感や思いやりを持った信頼できる方です。ドライバーさんも危険な運転など一切なかったです。Razbeさん、一押しです!
Our guide was Bimal who is very sensitive to timing, talking and guiding. Really a nice tour with Bimal.
Guide so far good with punctuality, information and attitude. Thanks.
Truly expert guide, budget tour maker that I liked very much. Thanks.
Service is very good. Guide is expert. Thanks.