Skip to main content

Visit Rangamati

Visit Rangamati - Rangamati Tourist Information


Rangamati Tourist Activities:

  • Cruising on the lake
  • Visiting the Shuvolong waterfalls
  • Fishing
  • Visiting the common tourist destinations
  • Having an authentic tribal meal
  • Buying tribal handicarafts, textiles or souvenir items

Rangamati Traveller Quick Facts

Administrative Division: Chittagong Division
Area: 6,116.13 km2 (2,361.5 sq mi )
Population: 508,182
Airport: Shah Amanat International Airport (IATA: CGP, ICAO: VGEG)
Local Transport: Cars, Bus, Scooter
Tourist Season:Any Time
Note:
  • It is highly advisable that you book your tour with a reliable tour operator for safety reasons as occassionally problems happen in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
  • We can arrange a safe trip to Rangamati for you.
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.

Rangamati Tourist Attractions:

  • Kaptai Lake: This large man made lake of Bangladeshspanning over an area of approximately 11000km2, was created as a reservoir when the Kaptai dam was built during the 1960s. The lake was created by flooding valleys and plain lands between numerous hills. This created a picturesque view as forested hills and plateaus rise from beneath the water. The government run tourism corporation and private operators offer Kaptai Lake Cruise Tours, which is worth of it. Other scenic spots are also accessible through the waterways.
     
  • Shuvolong Falls: Shuvolong a place in Borokol sub district, located about 25kilometers (11kilometers – as the crow flies) away from Rangamati. There are few waterfalls in Shuvolongarea with the largest one falling from as high as 300 feet. In the past several years, this place has turned into a tourist destination due to beautiful waterfalls and the nearby market. Shuvolong is easily accessible by speed boat or motor boats from Rangamati.
     
  • Tribal Museum: The museum is located near the entry point to the city. Established in 1978, it is run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. Traditional ornaments. costumes, potteries, musical instruments, armaments, paintings and photographs, old manuscripts, statues and ancient coins of various tribes are on display here. It is open Saturday to Thursday excluding public holidays.
     
  • Hanging Bridge: This 335feet long bridge across a portion of the Kaptai lake is an icon of Rangamati.
     
  • 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.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What Happens When an Airline Shuts Down? 5 Things You Need to Know

What Happens When an Airline Shuts Down? 5 Things You Need to Know The complete shut down of Primera Air  and now   WOW Air  are examples of the reality that an airline can abruptly fail. Without notice, even a large airline can shutter, leaving some passengers stranded away from home and others responsible for out-of-pocket costs for worthless tickets. While a big U.S.-based airline hasn’t failed in recent years, financial analysts have said that Europe’s high number of low-cost startups (which are increasingly expanding to the U.S.) make those airlines’ survival questionable. What You Need to Know When an Airline Fails Although specific circumstances are unique in each case, you can see some patterns reoccur each time an airline fails. Here’s what you need to know about the potential threats of an airline faltering, and what an airline failure means for travelers. Bankruptcy is not the same as airline failure. Airlines can go bankrupt without fai...
Post a Comment
Read more

11 Luxury Destinations That Are Cheaper Than You Think

11 Luxury Destinations That Are Cheaper Than You Think Luxury doesn’t have to mean expensive, especially in a destination with a favorable exchange rate. If beachfront villas and fine dining without the five-star price tag is more your travel style, consider these 11 luxury destinations and hotels around the world that offer affordable-yet-glamorous vacations. Travel’s Backpacker Index for a city is listed. You can read more about what makes up the Price of Travel’s Backpacker Index, here. Otherwise, the price for a three-course dinner at a mid-range r Editor’s note: When available, the Price of  estaurant for two peopleis listed for comparison. Currency rates were accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change. Gaya Island, Sabah, Malaysia Gaya Island sits just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu. Images of the island evoke the tropical paradises of the Maldives or Tahiti, but this off-the-beaten-path gem is located in Borneo’s South China...
Post a Comment
Read more