This time the HTM Study Tour has taken its members to the Padma Resort in Munshiganj. The difference from our other tours this time was that the students of Tour Operations course were fully involved in its arrangement and operation. The university covered our biggest expense as usual - the bus with a driver. The rest was arranged by students themselves. These were: entertainment programme on the bus, breakfast and lunch in local restaurants, football match on the resort's sandy beach and finally the speed boat rides on the majestic Padma that made us forget about the scorching sun above us.

Padma resort is built on a silt island on a canal that flows from the main Padma River. The location is very pleasing because it is away from the busy urban area and only 5 km away from the main river. The resort has 16 cottages and is fully booked for several weekends ahead. It is popular among visitors during two seasons: winter time picnics and a romantic rainy season when all cottages are covered by water until floor level.

We have learnt that Padma river beach at places can be as beautiful as Cox's bazaar but it lacks tourist infrastructure. You can have a short drive from Dhaka on Friday evenings to stroll on the beach and enjoy the sea-like view with a beautiful sunset in the horizon. Enjoy our pictures and ask HTM students if you need any more practical information about the place. We thank our beloved university for giving us the opportunity to arrange our educational tours that will remain as lifetime experiences and memories for the students.