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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Bandarban



Bandarban Hill District is the remotest and least populated district in Bangladesh. The lure of the tallest peaks of Bangladesh, treks through virgin forests and chance to meet more than 15 tribes of the region up close is growing both among Bangladeshis and tourists from other countries. Since the insurgency ceased in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (a cluster that includes all three hill districts of Bangladesh) it has opened up for tourists more than a decade back, though some of the western tourist guides may still describe the area as a major security risk.


  • Buddha Dhatu Jadi. The largest Buddhist temple in Bangladesh, located in Balaghata, 4 km from the town, is one excellent place to visit. This Theravada Buddhist temple. set atop a 60 meter hill, is made completely in the style of South-East Asia and houses a sacred relic and the second largest statue of Buddha in Bangladesh.


  • Shoilo PropatMeghla and Nilachal. The waterfall named Shoilo Propat at Milanchari, 4 km from the town on the road to Thanchi, is also excellent site maintained by Bangladesh Parjatan, the national tourism promotion corporation.













    •  The Parjatan Motel is not a small thing at all. It has a huge three-storey building on a high place. The room rent  here a little high compared to other places The site maintained by the Distrcit Administraion is Meghla, 4 km from the town on the road to Keranihat, which features a mini-safari-park, a zoo, and a hanging bridge. The District Administration has also developed the Nilachal tourist site near Meghla, in Tigerpara


    •  Raj Vihar and Ujanipara Vihar.The numerous Buddhist temples, known as kyang in local toungue, and vihars in the town include the highly notable the Rajvihar (royal Monastery) at Jadipara. The monastery at Ujanipara, known as Ujanipara Vihar, is also a major place of interest.


    • Chimbuk Hill and Tribal Villages. Chimbuk is one of the tallest peaks in Bangladesh and lies some 14 km from the town. Bawm villages around Chimbuk and Mru villages a little further off are also lie within a day's journey from the town.


    • Nil Giri and Thanchi. Nilgiri is one of the tallest peaks and beautiful place in Bangladesh and lies some 46 km from the town. there is beautiful resort in the top of the mountain maintain by the Bangladesh Army. Foreign tourist will be restricted there. there is restaurant, helipad,








    • Boga Lake (1200 ft). A beautiful lake surrounded by high hills and a small village just beside the lake.
    • Other Places. Prantik Lake, Jibannagar and Kyachlong Lake are some more places of interest.









             Dhaka to Bandarban
          338 (kilometer)

       Bus Fair: 350-400
           
    Hotel & Motel rate ….

    Porjoton Motel 
    AC= 1500-3700 Taka
    Non A/C= 750-2000 Taka

    Hotel Bilkis
    Non A/C=150-350 Taka

    Hotel Purobi
    A/C=500-600 Taka
    Non A/C=300-400 Taka

    Hotel 4star
    A/C=500-750 Taka
    Non A/C=250-400 Taka

    Plaza Bandarban
    A/C=1200-2000 Taka
    Non A/C=600-1500 Taka

    Hill Bard
    Non A/C=250-500 Taka