Rangamati The Most Beutiful Pleace in Bangladesh

Rangamati  is the administrative headquarters of Rangamati Hill District in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).[1]

It's a travel destination of Bangladesh which is known as "Lake City".

From Chittagong a 77 km road amidst green fields and winding hills leads to Rangamati; which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday destination because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful indigenus groups (Chakma, Marma etc.), its flora and fauna, indigenous museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the indigenous men and women who fashion them. For tourists, the attractions of Rangamati are numerous. Indigenous life, fishing, speed boat cruising, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.

Hanging Bridge:

Hanging Bridge (Jhulonto Bridge in Bengali)is the landmark icon of Rangamati. It's a popular tourist spot and a must go destination. Gagra waterfall is one of the greates combination of nature .

 Kaptai Lake :

Kaptai lake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.

Indigenous Museum

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 The only Indigenous Cultural Museum in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical tradition. These include typical indigenous dresses, ornaments, arms and ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life etc.

Open: Saturday- Thursday, 10.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. Closed: Friday & Public Holidys. Admission is free.

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KUAKATA THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY

The name of this placid beach is the daughter of the Sea (Sagar Kannya in Bengali). Kuakata is one of the rarest scenic beauty spot on the southernmost site of Bangladesh. This calm and cool beach is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth and located in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district. The distance between Patuakhali town and Kuakata sea beach is about 70 km and from Dhaka, it is about 320 km far away. Kuakata become one of the famous traveling destination of Bangladesh for its excellent combination of the picturesque and wonderful natural beauty, amazing sandy beach, endless blue sky, huge expanse of cool and clear water of the Bay and evergreen forest near sea beach.

The beach is waiting for the tourist.

This fantastic name Kua which is means well and Kata which is means dug was perhaps given to it by the earliest Rakhyne settlers from Kingdom of Arakan who landmarked Kuakata by digging a well. Kuakata is one of the most amazing and unique sandy beach on the world, which is offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the crystal clear water of the mighty Bay of Bengal in a calm and cool environment. That is why, Kuakata is become one of the unique and attractive beach of the world.

A panorama of boat riding.

The celestial long and wide sandy sea beach at Kuakata has a great typical natural setting. This heavenly beach has a gentle slope into the Bay of Bengal which made it an ideal place for experiencing bathing and diving into the sea water, walking on the sea shore. Kuakata is also a loving place of a sanctuary for a huge number of migratory winter birds from all over the world. The tremendous beauty of a series of coconut trees, white sandy beach of blue Bay and continuous green forest near the beach will fill your mind with joy.

A heavenly scenery near the beach.

Lots of events and elements here including evergreen forest, boats riding in the Bay of Bengal with colorful sails, fishing in the sea water, surfing sea waves etc. touches every visitor heart. Another great experience waiting here for every tourist to observe a Temple of about hundred years old witch is indicating the ancient tradition and cultural heritage of Kuakata. This loving place is also an ideal destination of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist communities. Kuakata became a holy destination to all Hindu and Buddhist during the festival of 'Rush Purnima' and 'Maghi Purnima'. On these two days, a huge number of devotees arrive here to take holy bath in the sea water and enjoy traditional fairs.

A celestial scenery of a series of coconut trees near Kuakata beach.

Way to go: By road - You can go there directly by bus from Dhaka. Many bus services are available here including Sakura, Hanif, and Eagle etc. It leaves every night at 10.00 PM from Gabtali Bus Terminal. You can choice BRTC bus service to go there which is leave from Sayedabad Bus terminal at night. All of these buses are clean and comfortable to journey.  

By river – It is an ideal route to go Kuakata. You can enjoy a flexible and comfortable journey by Launch from Dhaka to Barisal. Its leave from Sadarghat launch terminal between 6 to 9 PM at night. Then you can go Kuakata from Barisal by local Bus from Barisal Bus Terminal.

Hotel Nilanjona International, Kuakata.

Where to stay: Kuakata is one of the busiest tourist destinations of Bangladesh and that is why many excellent hotels are available here. Few of these are including Sagor Konna Resort Ltd, Parjatan Holiday Homes, Holiday Homes Kuakata, Ananda Bari, Biswas Sea Palace, Hotel Kuakata Inn, Sky Palace Hotel Ltd and Banani Palace.

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 Fatrar chor

Fatra’s chor is the nice tourist place near Kuakata beach. From Kuakata traveler may visit the Fatrar Chor. Fatrar Chor is the part of the Sundarban forest. Fatrar Chor is also known as Fatrar Bon. As the Fatrar Chor is the part of Sundarban so it is mangrove forest. Fatrar Bon is fairly big forest in Kuakata. There are many Timber trees available here. The tree of this forest in very hard and strong. And the wood of this trees are very long lasting and also costly. 

Gangamati Reserved Forest

Gangamati Reserved Forest is an evergreen mangrove forest in the Kuakata Patuakhali Bangladesh. It is located on the eastern end of the beach of Kuakata. Distance from Gangamati Reserved Forest to Sundarban is one hour by speedboat. The best way to reach the Gangamati Reserved Forest is by foot or bike along the beach. Many of flag flying on the fishing boats can be seen at the coast when someone will walk beside the beach. The most attractive [More...]

Jhau bon at Kuakata

jhau forest kuakata

Jhaubon is very beautiful place at Kuakata. Jhau bon is close to the sea beach. Jhau forest is created by Government initiative. Tourist or traveler can visit there by walking. Jhau bon is surrounded by many Jhau trees and coconut trees. This place is better to see the sun rise scenery at Kuakata. There is a nice Eco park at Jhaubon area of Kuakata. This Ecopark will be the excellent place for picnic or junket. Gangamati Reserved Forest is located to the east of Jhau [More...]

Keranipara Seema Mandir

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Kuakata Sea Beach is located at southwest side of Bangladesh. Kuakata is the second most famous beaches in Bangladesh. Travelers will find the unique manners and traditions of the Rakhain community at Kuakata. Rakhain peoples are very friendly to the tourists and visitors. There are some Buddhist temples located at Keranipara, Misripara and Amkholapara in Kuakata. All these temples indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage of Rakhain people.  

Misripara Buddhist Temple

Biggest Buddhist Statue

Kuakata Buddhist Temple is situated only four (4) kilometer away from Kuakata beach. Traveler may visit there by any vehicles. Kuakata Buddhist Statue is the biggest Buddhist Statue in South Asia. If a traveler visits Buddhist Temple he will see the statue of Goutom Buddha and also he will see the 200 years old wells. Traveler will find the about hundred year’s old ancient tradition and cultural heritage of traditional Rakhyne tribal families and Buddhist Temple. [More...]

Kuakata Eco Park

tree at kuakata eco park

Kuakata Ecological Park or Kuakata Eco Park is located about 2.5 kilometer east of the zero point of Kuakata. The area of the Eco Park is about 13,984 hectors. Coastal Forest Department in Patuakhali has constructed the Eco Park. The Eco Park is situated on the areas of Gangamati, Latachaplee, Khajura, Fatrar chor and Tengragiri in Kuakata sea beach. The Eco Park is surrounded by mangrove and non-mangrove forest. There are many types of trees and. 

Kuakata Shutki Polli

dry the fish at shutki polli

Shutki polli is another place at Kuakata where tourist can visit. It is located 4 kilometer west from Kuakata beach. On the way of Lebur bon/Lebur chor one can visit shutki polli. From that place one can get the experience of how to make dry fish (shutki). He will see the full process of making dry fish. Fisherman catches many types of fish from the sea. They sell some fresh fish and rest of the fish is use to make dry. There are varieties of fish process here. From shutki 

Lebur Chor, Kuakata

lebur bon

Lebur chor is located at five (5) kilometer east of Kuakata beach. Lebur (Lemon) chor is locally also known as Lembur chor or ‘Nembur chor’. Surrounded area of this chor is about 1000 acres. There are many types of trees and plants in this chor like Keura, Geowa, Goran, Koroi, Golpata etc. Lebur chor is the part of Sundarban but now it is detached from Sundarban. It is situated in the east corner of Kuakata.

Narikel Bagan, Kuakata

coconut garden

Narikel Bagan (Coconut Garden) is the nice place to visit for Kuakata travelers. It is situated at the eastern side of the sea beach. It is not very far distance from Kuakata beach. So traveler can reach there easily by walking. According to the local people these coconut garden is more than 40 years old. There are lots of coconut trees in that area. Narikel bagan was formed with large area in the side of the sea

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Cox’s Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh.

Cox’s Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. The world's longest beach (120 kilometers.) sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. Cox's Bazar is one of the most famous and attractive tourist spot in Bangladesh.

Miles of golden sands, Towering Cliffs, Rare Conch Shells, Colorful Pagodas, Buddhist temples and Tribes, Delightful Sea Food……. this is Cox's Bazar.

Let’s take a look………..


Cox’s Bazar Beach:

Location: 
The distance from Dhaka (Capital of Bangladesh) is about 445 km and form Chittagong (Landing Seaport of Bangladesh) it is about 152 km. Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.


Map of Cox’s Bazar District:

PLACES OF INTEREST:
Besides, the longest sea-beach, Cox's Bazar and its adjoin areas have a lot of things to see and places deserve visit by the tourists.

Himchari:
32 km South of Cox's Bazar. It’s a nice place for picnic and shooting. The famous "Broken Hills" and waterfalls here are rare sights. 

Inani Beach:
30 km south and only half an hour's drive from Cox's Bazar. Just on the beach, with the sea to the west and a background of steep hills to the east. Inani casts a magic spell on those who step into that dreamland. It is an ideal place for Sea-bathing and picnic. 

Moheskhali:
An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. The total area is 268 square kilometers. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern coast line rises a range of low hills, 300 feet high; but the coast to the west and north is a low-lying treat, fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath, dedicated to siva. By its side on the same hill is Buddhist Pagoda. 

 Ramu:
A typical Buddhist village, about 16 km. north of Cox's Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. There are monasteries, khyangs and pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inilaid with precious stones. 

One of the most interesting of these temples is on the bank of the Baghkhali River. It houses not only interesting relics and Burmes handicrafts but also a large bronze statue of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high and rests on a six feet high pedestal. The wood carving of this khyang is very delicate and refined. 

The village has a charm of its own. Weavers ply there trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.



Sonadia Island:
It is about 07 kilometer of Cox's Bazar and about 09 square kilometer in area. The western side of the island is sandy. There are different kinds of shells found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fisherman set up temporary camps on the island and dries their catches of sea fish.

Teknaf:
Southernmost tip of Bangladesh, It is 80 km south of Cox's Bazar and is a beautiful place facing Myanmar across the NAF.

Teknaf is a small township on the NAF river at the end of the hilly region. Wild animals and birds are available but one of the major attractions of Teknaf is the journey by boat or sampan. 


Wide sandy beach in the backdrop of high hills with green forests is an enchanting scene never to be forgotten. The town and its surrounding areas provide outsiders an opportunity to see the people and culture of the Arakan and Magh communities.






The Aggameda Khyang, Cox's Bazar:
Equally elaborate in plan, elevation and decoration is the Aggameda Khyang near the entrance to the Cox's Bazar town which nestles at the foot of a hill under heavy cover of a stand of large trees.

The main sanctuary-cum-monastery is carried on a series of round timber columns, which apart from accommodating the prayer chamber and an assembly hall, also is the repository of a large of small bronze Buddha images-mostly of Burmese origin-- and some old manuscripts. Beyond the main khyang to the south there is an elevated wooden pavilion and a smaller brick temple with a timber and corrugated metal root. Apart from bearing an inscription in Burmese over its entrance the temple contains some large stucco and bronze Buddha images.


Saint Martin’s Island: 

Saint Martin's Island, named after a British Governor, the one and only coral island of Bangladesh, is situated in the Bay of Bengal about 100 km off from Cox's Bazar and 8 km south of Teknaf. Local people call the island Narikel Zinjira (coconut rows) since coconut trees grow in large numbers in the island. The area is about 9 sq km and different varieties of shells and mother of pearl such as Conch Shells, Spanish Drill and Cowries are plenty here. Living corals can be seen about 20 feet deep into the transparent water around a part of the St. Martin Island named Chhera Dip, which becomes detached from the island during high tide. Flying fish, dolphins and sea tortoises are also often seen in the water around the island.

Saint Martin Images:

This small coral island about 10km (6mi) south-west of the southern tip of the mainland is a tropical cliché, with beaches fringed with coconut palms and bountiful marine life. There's nothing more strenuous to do here than soak up the rays, but it’s a clean and peaceful place without even a mosquito to disrupt your serenity. It’s possible to walk around the island in a day because it measures only 8 sq km (3 sq mi), shrinking to about 5 sq km (2 sq mi) during high tide. Most of island’s 5500 inhabitants live primarily from fishing, and between October and April fisher people from neighboring areas bring their catch to the island’s temporary wholesale market.
A ferry leaves Teknaf for St Martin every day and takes around 3 hours.
Chhera Islan :

Chhera island (Bengali: Chhera Dwip), also called Cheradia Island or Cheridia Island, is an extension of St. Martin's Island but divided by sea during tides. During low tide period, the Chhera island canbe reached by walking for about two and a half hours from St.Martin's Island. Most popular medium is by local motorboat or tourist boat. Corals can be found all over the island. Island's has a beautiful small bush area which is also the only green region of it. No permanent settlement is established except for tourists.

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