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Cox's Bazar (Feeling Blue?)

The beach resort town of Cox’s Bazar lies approximately a hundred and fifty kilometers outside in Chittagong  division of Bangladesh and its name was derived from an army officer by the name of Cox, who passed away in 1798. One of the most popular attractions in Bangladesh is Cox's Bazar which is rich in history, culture and natural beauty, and is a very popular tourist destination. Once a sleepy little fishing town, its industry has been boosted over the years with the influx of thousands of tourist. Everyone who travels to Bangladesh always ensures that they visit Cox’s Bazar, as it is the longest natural stretch of beach in the world, at a length of 120 kilometers. This sea beach faces the amazing waves of grand Bay of Bengal. Miles of golden sands, shark free waters, surfing waves, rare conch shells, breathtaking  towering cliffs, mouthwatering seafood restaurants, ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas, tribes and mouth-watering sea-food made Cox’s Bazar the tourist capital of Bangladesh. There’s a plenty of things to do in Cox’s Bazar. This magical holiday destination sees approximately eighty to a hundred and twenty thousand visitors in the peak season times, and in the off-peak seasons an estimated fifteen to twenty five thousand tourists.This is more than you can expect from a traditional sea beach.

Laboni Beach:

 

kolatoli Beach

Inani Beach:

Himchori: 

Radar Station:

Teknaf:

 

Sonadia Dip:

 

Saint Martin:

 

Moheskhali:

 

KHAGRACHORI

Khagrachari is a district in Bangladesh. It is under Chittagong Division. Locally it is known as “Chengmi” and also known as Phalang Htaung or the Mong Circle. It is a hilly district in Bangladesh. It is 112 km from Chittagong. It is also a part of Chittagong Hill Tracts It is one of the most magnificent places for tourist with hills, forest, waterfalls and aborigine. Three rivers are flow on the through the district. These are Chengi, Kasalong and Maini and Chengi. Main attraction is the tribal culture, green tree, hilly road and people also. Private and government rest house, hotels, motels and resorts are available. Majority people are Marma and Chakma. Local main transportation is Chader Gari. Only plain land in Khagrachari. Green paddy trees and Mountains behind this plain land gives a very eye catching natural beauty. As because of this kind of scenery local people call this place New Zealand. Now-a-days it is also a tourist attraction and it’s about 10-15 minutes far from main town. One may use auto rickshaw for their transportation.

Places to see in Khagrachari

Alutila Tourists spot:

Alutila Mysterious Cave:

 Richhang waterfall:

Hundred or more years old banyan tree:

Nunchhori Debota Pond:

Yonged Buddha Bihar:

Panichari Brihot Buddha sculpture:

Dighinala Manikker Dighi:

Dighinala Touduchhori Waterfall: 

Shajek and Marissa Vally:

     

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:

 

Shuvolong Falls:

Tribal Museum:

Hanging Bridge:

 

Kaptai National Park:

Rajban Bihar Pagoda:

Peda Ting Ting:

Chakma Royal Palace:

DC Bungalow Area:

Others:

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

        

BANDARBAN (The Roof Of Bangladesh)

Bandarban is in Chittagong division and located in southeastern Bangladesh. It is one the most attractive travel destination in Bangladesh for its adventurous characteristics and heavenly scenic beauty. This eventually gets really hard to leave if anyone visits Bandarban. The scenic beauty will undoubtedly captivate your soul. Bandarban includes the three highest peak of Bangladesh — Tahjindong (or Bijoy), Mowdok Mual (or Saka Haphong) and Keokradong. Anyone can easily hike through the jungle and hilly rivers to win any of these three god’s creations. There are so many waterfalls hidden through the hills of Bandarban would appear in your hiking. The exotic offerings such as foods, tribal handicrafts etc from the tribal people will delight your heart. Meanwhile you can easily experience the tribal culture very closely.

Meghla:

Boga Lake:

Nilachal:

Nilgiri:

Keokeradong:

Chimbuk Hill:

Tajingdon (Bijoy):

Prantik Lake:

Mirinja Parjatan:

Hanging Bridge: 

Shoilo Propat Waterfalls:

Nafakhum:

Rijuk Waterfall:

Jadip Waterfall:

Chingri Jhiri Waterfall:

Zinfsiam Saitar:

Patang Jhiri Waterfall:

Faipi Waterfall:

Baklai Waterfall:

Budha Dhatu Jadi:

Following trip plans are commonly operated by tour operators. However necessary arrangement can be made by your special requirement.

Plan 1: Bandarban – Golden Temple – Meghla – Nilachol – Bandarban.

Plan 2: Bandarban – Milonchori – Shoilo Propat – Chimbuk – Nilgiri – Bandarban.

Plan 3: Transport Package–3: Bandarban – Golden Temple – Meghla – Nilachol – Milonchori – Shoilo Propat – Chimbuk – Nilgiri – Bandarban.

Plan 4: Bandarban – Ruma – Bogalake – Bandarban.