Hill Tract Areas

Rangamati

Rangamati, a small town located amongst the green hills, lakes and rivers of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. This is what makes it a prime Bangladesh hill destination. It is known as the Lake City of Bangladesh as this place is located on the bank of the beautiful Kaptai Lake. It is the administrative headquarter of the Rangamati Hill District, the largest district of Bangladesh and located some 77 kilometres away from Chittagong. For long time Rangamati has been a prime Bangladesh tourist destination for its location, scenic beauty, colourful tribal people, tribal homespun textiles and ivory jewellery.

The rich natural resources, diverse flora and fauna makes Rangamati a Bangladesh Eco-Tourism destination. The road leading to Rangamati circles and winds through hilly terrains covered with lush green forests and creates a memorable experience for years to come. A stay here provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of various tribes living there. The ethnic tribes of Rangamati are the Chakma, Marma, Tonchongya, Tripura, Murong, Bome, Khumi, Kheyang, Chak, Pankhoa, and Lusai. The mix of different races, cultures, religions and customs creates an interesting community at Rangamati. It is said that without visiting Rangamati a tourist will miss a colourful slice of Bangladesh.

Visit Rangamati during October to February as the temperature remains cool and usually there is no rainfall, however, the beauty of Rangamati unleashes during the monsoon as the forest becomes greener, bursts with life and the rivers and waterfalls becomes replenished.

Places to visit at Rangamati

Kaptai Lake

Kaptai lake, beautiful blue watery lake was made by man. The size of Lake is approximately 11000 sq km. You will enjoy the natural beauty of this lake as well as boating on the lake. It is a huge lake and it has some tiny islands. Each island has different name such as “Peda Ting-Ting”, “Tuk-Tuk Echo Village”, “Chang-Pang” etc. “Peda Ting-Ting” is a tiny island and here you will find cottages to stay and enjoy moonlight night with fantastic lake surroundings. “Tuk-Tuk” is an echo park with varities of trees and plants. It is a great place for boating and cruising.

Hanging Bridge is 335 feet long bridge across a portion of the Kaptai lake is an icon of Rangamati. Actually Rangamati is famous for this bridge.It’s really a very beautiful bridge. Every year thousands of people come here to visit this bridge and lake.

Location :Kaptai,Rangamati,Chittagong

How to Go

There are many bus service available from Dhaka to Rangamati. After reaching Rangamati you can hire an auto-rickshaw to visit the Kaptai lake and Hanging bridge.

Where to stay

There are lots of hotel and boarding are available in Rangamati to stay and have food. The rate range of hotel is reasonable over there.

Shuvolong Falls

Shuvolong a place in Borokol sub district, situated about 25kilometers (11kilometers – as the crow flies) away from Rangamati. There are few waterfalls in Shuvolong zone with the largest one falling from as high as 300 feet. In the past more than a few years, this place has twisted into a tourist journey’s end due to stunning waterfalls and the neighbouring market. Shuvolong is simply easy to get to by rapidity boat or motor boats from Rangamati.

Bangladesh is a pleasing country in the world. There are lots of tourist spot in Bangladesh. Rangamati district is one of them. Rangamati is in the Chittagong division. Shuvolong Waterfalls is a good-looking waterfall in Rangamati. It is the attractive place of Rangamati. The only obtainable path to influence at the waterfall is through water, through the lake. People visit there by boat. It is a well-known place with the tourists for the waterfall, high hills and the natural neighbouring it offers. This waterfall is just in advance the Shubholong Bazaar. Means from the waterfall, it will take from one place to another 5 minutes to reach at bazaar. So that Shuvolong is with no trouble easy to get to by speed boat or motor boats from Rangamati.

Tribal Museum

Located in Rangamati, the Tribal Cultural Museum in the Hill Tracts of Bangladesh offers fascinating insight into the history and cultural traditions, as well as socio-economic aspects of the different tribes in the area. Visitors can view displays of tribal dress, ornaments, musical instruments, coins and handicrafts at the museum. Paintings depicting the many facets of tribal life are also on display, as well as a collection of statues made from various metals and wood.The Chittagong Hill Tracts in south-eastern Bangladesh is divided into the Khagrachari, Rangamati and Bandarban districts and is home to a number of the country’s tribal groups. Collectively referred to as the Jumma, these tribal groups include the Marma, Tripura, Chakma, Tenchungya, Chak, Pankho, Mru, Bawm, Pankho, Murung, Lushai, Khumi and Khyang tribes. 

Shajek and Marissa Vally

Sajek is a union at Baghaichari Upazila in Rangamati districts. It is one of the big union in Rangamati districts. Basically it is name of a river which separates Bangladesh from India. The river flows into the Karnafuli River in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Sajek Valley is situated in the North angle of Rangamati, near the Mizoram border boundary area. The valley is 18000 ft high form sea lavel. Many small rivers flow through the hills among them Kachalon and Machalong are famous. It is one of the biggest union in Bangladesh.

The main ethnic minorities on the valley are Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Pankua, Lushai and Sagma. Before traveling there, be alert about malaria. There is some body lotion or cream to prevent the mosquito. The place is known as hill queen for its natural beauty and roof of Rangamati. Marishsha is a name of a place near Sajek Valley. Most of the houses are made by bamboo. There is another place near Sajek, it is Kanlak, and it is famous for orange orchard.

Most attractions of the spot are sun set, rain, morning, evening, and night and aborigine people. Tourist can buy aborigine people product from indigenous Haat. Roads are like big snake spirals mountains. Most of the people are Buddhist and people are Christian here.

A new road has been built up to the Ruilui Para by the guidance of Bangladesh army. On the way traveler need to take permission from the army camp. Bangladesh army is very helpful and cooperative. Now mobile network is available here.

The valley is in Rangamati but tourist can reach there from Khagrachhari too. The route is Khagrachhori – Dighinala Bazaar – Bagaihat Bazaar – Machalong  Haat – then Sajek. It is 106 km from Khagrachhari. Dighinala to Sajek is 25 km. Main transportation is Chander Gari. It costs tk.5000-tk.6000/- from Khagrachhari. It is like a four wheel jeep. Some time visitor can take some tea berak on the way at Haat. From Dighinala traveler can hire motor bike. It may cost tk 1000-tk1500/- up down. The region is extremely very backward.

Visitor can also go to Sajek from Rangamati by engine vessel.  It takes 5-6 hours. Baghaichari is the landing station. Costing is within tk 200/-. And Baghaichari to Sajek by Chander Gari. Per person it take Tk 300/- Normally it is better to book reserve for return journey.

 Hanging Bridge

This 335feet long bridge across a portion of the Kaptai lake is an icon of Rangamati.

How To Go

It is just 5 kilometer away from Rangamati town. So visitor can hire private jeep or CNG auto rickshaw to go there.

 Kaptai National Park

This forest reserve is located in the Karnafuly and Kaptai range. According to the government statistics some 50,000 people visits the national park every year as it provides some walking trails among the lush green forest. The animal species of Kaptai National park are deer, elephants, monkeys, fishing cats and birds. The Kaptai Forest Rest house, Kaptai Mukh Forest Rest House and several picnic spots are located here.

 Rajban Bihar Pagoda

An internationally known Buddhist Temple, where the spiritualist principal monk of Rajban Vihara, Shrimath Sadhana Nanda Mohasthabir(Ban Vante) lives.

Peda Ting Ting

A small island on the Kaptai Lake, few kilometres away from Rangamati. It is mostly known for its serenity. There are a few tourist accommodation facilities here and a tiny restaurant run by the locals. It offers foods ranging from traditional to indigenous delicacies.

Chakma Royal Palace

This is the palace of the present Chakma King. However, it is open to public for a visit.

DC Bungalow Area

The District Commissioner’s Bungalow is located adjacent to the lake. There is a small light house and a shelter accessible to the public. This spot provides a nice view of the lake.

Others

The local market is also a tourist attraction as it offers handicrafts, textiles and ornaments made by the tribal people.

Places to Stay

Circuit House

Address: Amanat bagh,Vedvedi Area,Rangamati.

Tel:0351-62304(office);0352-62308(Residence);0351-62240(VIP-1);0351-62081(VIP-2)

E-mail:dcrangamati@moestab.gov.bd

Forest Rest House or BON BIVAG Rest House

Address: Banarupa, Rangamati.

Tel:0351-63351(office);0351-63352(res)

LGED Rest House

Address:T.N.T Area(near Rangamati General Hospital),Rangamati

Tel:0351-63148(office);0351-63252(Res)

USAI Rest House

Address:Amanatbagh, Vedvedi Area, Rangamati

Tel:0351-63389(office);0351-2283(Res)

Zila Parishad Rest House

Agricultural Division (Krishi Bivagh) Rest House

Address: Tribel Adam,Banarupa Area

Tel: 0351-62324(office);0351-66146(Res)

Electircity/Power Development Board Rest House

Address:Champpok nagar, Banarupa

Tel:0351-62288(Office);0351-62253(Res)

BISIC Rest House

Address: Near Rangamati Stadium

Tel: 0351-62037(office)

Parjatan Holiday Complex

Address: Near Boarder Guard Bangladesh(BGB) Sector,Tabalchari Area,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-63126(office)

Non-Government Residential Hotel

Hotel Sufia

Address: Kathaltali Area(near Fishery Ghat)

Tel: 0351-61178;0351-62145

Hotel Green Castle

Address: Reserv Bazar Area,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-71214 and 0351-61200

Mobile: 01726511532, 01815459146

Motel JOJ

Address: College gate,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-63348

Mobile: 01558480701

Hotel Al-Moba

Address: New Bus Station,Reserv Bazar,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-61959

Mobile: 01811911158

Hotel Mountain View

Address: Shiddhibhaban (near Burmise Market),Tabalchari Area,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-62748

Mobile: 01553440324

Hotel Dignity

Address: North Kalindipur Area, Rangamat

Tel: 0351-62364

Hotel Shapla

Address: New Court Building Road,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-63235

Mobile: 01819636955

Hotel Raju

Address: New Bus Station,Reserv Bazar,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-62910

Mobile: 01811258305,01820303578

Hotel Geroni

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 01198118122

Hamid Boarding

Address: Launch Ghat, Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-63328, 01740904518

Banani Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 01197264724

Alam Boarding

Address: Launch Ghat, Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-63328, 01190264192

Somota Boarding

Address: Tridip Nagar Sarak, Banarupa, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-61747, 01556627182

Paharika Hotel

Address: Reserv Bazar Ares, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-62176

Siddik Boarding

Address: Jetty Ghat,Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 04433326230, 01196124416

Madhumita Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-63359, 01818047386

Al Amin Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-61507, 01815699423

Suktara Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Al Helal Hotel

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-62703, 01673763306

Santi Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 01190715935

Arju Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 0351-62359, 01556321309

Al Amin Hotel

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel: 01817204461, 01726-000437

Islamia Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-3393

Kor Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Arez, Rangamati

Tel: 01814765679

Laxmi-Narayon Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area, Rangamati

Tel:01926695154

Alif Boarding

Address: Banarupa, Rangamati

Tel:0351-3342

Azad Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-61322

Jamal Boarding

Address: Reserv Bazar Area,Rangamati

Tel: 0351-62397

How to go

Both AC and Non AC Bus service is available from both Dhaka and Chittagong to Rangamati.

Dolphin Challenger

11, Fakirpool, Dhaka

Tel: 02-8317557, 8315375

Unique Services

4 Inner Circular Road

Fakirapool, Dhaka-1000

Tel: 02-8123160, 9561252

Shyamoli Paribahan

Arambagh Counter – (+8802) 7194291, 7193910

Asad Gate Counter – (+8802) 9123471, 8124881, 9124514

Darussalam/Technical Counter – 01712-008672

Fakirapool Counter – (+8802) 7193725, 9333364, 7194190, 7195974

Gabtoli New Counter – (+8802) 9014560

Gabtoli Counter (Bus terminal) – (+8802) 8014538, 01711-987028

Kamalapur New Counter – (+8802) 8316246

Kamalapur BRTC office (International) – (+8802) 8360241, 01716-942154, 01711-472297

Kalyanpur Counter – (+8802) 9003331, 8034275

Kolabagan Counter – (+8802) 9141047, 01711-130862

Pantapath Counter – (+8802) 9102082, 01711040881, 01727422045

Syedabad Counter – (+8802) 7540993, 7540991, 7550071, 7541019