- Tajingdong also known as “Bijoy” is the highest mountain of Bangladesh. Tajingdong is about 4300 ft (1310 meters) high from the sea level. It is situated in remakri pangsha union under Ruma upazilla of Bandarban in Bangladesh. According to local tribal language “Tajing” means “Great” & “Dong” means “Hill” so that means “Great hill”.There are various tribal community is developed surrounding the mountain and their living styles are so natural. This remote area is full of natural beauty. Here you can see many small and big mountains and hills. This area is covered with dense forests, birds and animals.There are many tourist visits the Tajingdong Mountain in every year. It is the place of surprising beauty. This natural beauty is surely attracts the mind of the adventurous people. In the winter season many adventurous tourist visit this place with great excitement. You will pleased with the dazzling beauty of green hill, cool fountains, zigzag path, hilly road side, hide and seek game of clouds on the top of the hill.
- For visiting Tajingdong you have to reach at Bandarban first then go to Ruma Upazilla. Ruma is 50 kilometer away from Bandarban. You should remember that after 4 pm you are not allowed to leave Ruma for visiting Bogalake, Keokradong or Tajingdong. As it is a remote area of Bangladesh, the road is not so plain. The communication systems of Bogalake become very difficult in the Rainy season. The road is still under construction. From Ruma you can hire a pickup or jeep (locally known as “Chander Gari”) up to Koikhong Jiri at the fare of about Tk. 2000-200. You can also go there by buying tickets of Chander Gari or Bus. The first trip is at 9am. It will take 1-1.30 hrs. Koikhhong Jiri to Ruma you have to go by one hour boat journey. Again Ruma to Boga Lake you should hire a jeep at the fare of about Tk. 1800-2000. Finally you have to walk through the hills from Boga Lake to Tajingdong.Remember that, this journey is very much laborious. So keep confidence. Always carry drinking water and first aid box with you. Show positive attitude with local people and should respect the tribal culture.There are some residential hotels in Ruma Bazar, so you have to confirm at first the HOTEL RESERVATION before going to Ruma, otherwise you will have no alternative passing the night. If you are fortunate you can get tribal house to pass the night.In Bogalake There is no other accommodation facility except the rest houses of district council. There is no mobile network, no restaurant and also no good road communication. You should start your journey early in the morning from Bogalake to reach Tajingdong and it may take 7 to 8 hours to reach Tajingdong. However, the sceneries of cool air, white clouds, hills, river and lake are really unique and incomparable. If you go there obviously you can get an enjoyable, delightful and thrilling experience
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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November 28, 2018
TajingDong
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Saturday, November 24, 2018
Arafat Hossain
November 24, 2018
Buddha Dhatu Jadi
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- The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is a Theravada Buddhist temple also known as the Bandarban Golden Temple. The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is located at Pulpara 4 kilometer from Balaghata town and 10 kilometer from in the remote Bandarban hill district, in Bangladesh. The Bandarban Golden Temple is the largest Theravada Buddhist Temple with the second largest Buddha statue in Bangladesh.The Buddhist temple is known in local language as kyang.
The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is regarded as one of the holy site for Theravada Buddhism followers and Buddhist pilgrims. This religion is practiced by the Marma or Mogh tribal group of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a dominant ethnic group in Bandarban. They are of Arakan descent and Buddhists by religion.
The temple is situated in the hill town of Bandarban, which has two of the highest peaks hills, the Tajingdong (4,000 feet or 1,200 meters) and the Keokaradong (4,632 feet or 1,412 meters) covered with dense forests. Sangu river flows through the town. There is a waterfall nearby. The temple is built on top of a (200 feet or 60 meters) high hill. Construction of the temple started in 1995 and was complete in 2000.The Buddha Dhatu Jadi temple attracts pilgrims and visitors in all over the world.
- The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is a part of the Buddhist Circuit Tour promoted by the South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Tourism Development Project.There is small pond in the temple named “ The Pond of Angels” on the top of a hill. Traveler or tourist can see a total glance of Balaghata and its surrounding natural beauties from here. Many festivals are arranged here in every year.Visitors can hire a rickshaw or auto rickshaw from Bandarban city. It is open from 5 PM to 7PM for the visitors and each visitor is charge 10 taka for entrance. A strict dress code of ‘no shorts and no shoes’ in temple precincts is followed here.
Friday, November 23, 2018
Arafat Hossain
November 23, 2018
Kewkradong
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- Keokradong is the second highest mountain of Bangladesh. Keokradong is about 4,035 ft (1,230 meters) high from the sea level. It is situated in 30km away from the Ruma sadar upazilla of Bandarban in Bangladesh. This remote area is full of natural beauty. Here you can see many small and big mountains and hills.
- This area is covered with dense forests, birds and animals.Keokradong Mountain is located on the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar. It is the place of surprising beauty. This natural beauty is surely attracts the mind of the adventurous people. In the winter season many adventurous tourist visit this place with great excitement. You will pleased with the dazzling beauty of green hill, cool fountains, zigzag path, hilly road side, hide and seek game of clouds on the top of the hill.
- For visiting Keokradong you have to reach at Bandarban first then go to Ruma Upazilla. Ruma is 50 kilometer away from Bandarban. You should remember that after 4 pm you are not allowed to leave Ruma for visiting Bogalake, Keokradong or Tajingdong. As it is a remote area of Bangladesh, the road is not so plain. The communication systems of Bogalake become very difficult in the Rainy season. The road is still under construction. From Ruma you can hire a pickup or jeep (locally known as “Chander Gari”) up to Koikhong Jiri at the fare of Tk. 1800-2000. You can also go there by buying tickets of Chander Gari or Bus.
- The first trip is at 9am. It will take 1-1.30 hrs. Koikhong Jiri to Ruma you have to go by one hour boat journey. Again Ruma to Boga Lake you should hire a jeep at the fare of Tk. 1800. Two tribal communities named Saikotpara and Darjilingpara are 4 km away from Bogalake. There are some tribal groups live in this area. Darjilingpara is about 1 km away from Keokradong. It will take another 45 minute to reach the highest point of Keokradong and you have to walk through the hills from Boga Lake to Keokradong to go there.
- Remember that, this journey is very much laborious. So keep confidence. Always carry drinking water and first aid box with you. Show positive attitude with local people and should respect the tribal culture.There are some residential hotels in Ruma Bazar, so you have to confirm at first the hotel reservation before going to Ruma, otherwise you will have no alternative passing the night.
- If you are fortunate you can get tribal house to pass the night.In Bogalake There is no other accommodation facility except the rest houses of district council. There is no mobile network, no restaurant and also no good road communication. You should start your journey early in the morning from Bogalake to reach Keokradong and it may take 5 to 6 hours to reach Keokradong. However, the sceneries of cool air, white clouds, hills, river and lake are really unique and incomparable. If you go there obviously you can get an enjoyable, delightful and thrilling experience.
Arafat Hossain
November 23, 2018
Nilgiri
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- Nilgiri or Nil Giri is one of the tallest peaks and beautiful tourist spot in Bangladesh. It is about 3500 feet high and situated at Thanci Thana. It is about 46 km south of Bandarban on the Bandarban-Chimbuk-Thanchi road. Beside this spot you can see Mro villages. Their colorful culture and living style are surely an unexplored experience for the visitors.
- In rainy season here creates a spectacular scenery, the whole spot is covered with the blanket of clouds. You can enjoy a cloudy experience. Winter is waiting for you with it’s foggy gesture on the height. It is a nice place for campfire in that season. Most attractive time is the dawn. It is better if you chose to stay during 7-18 dates of a lunar month to enjoy the moonlit night. You can also enjoy the serpentine course of Sangu River. This is the most spectacular tourist spot in Bandarban and managed by Army brigade of Bandarban.
- There is beautiful resort in the top of the mountain maintain by the Bangladesh Army. You have to confirm the reservation through army officer. There are three well furnished cottages ranging from Tk4000-7000. There are also three tents having 4 beds each Tk2000 per tent. There is also restaurant, helipad etc. Electricity available from 6-9 pm and temperature near 10-25 degree Celsius.Nilgiri is 46 kilometer away from Bandarban sadar. Visitor can hire a private vehicle from Bandarban sadar or you can go there by Thanci bound bus or jeep. On the way to Nilgiri Visitor have to register his name and address to the military check post.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Arafat Hossain
November 20, 2018
Prantik Lek
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Prantik Lake is really beautiful tourist spot in Bandarban district of Bangladesh. This lake is surrounded by many kind of plants and trees. This amazing place will certainly attract tourist mind. Prantik Lake is an ideal place for travel.
Prantik Lake located in a village named “Holudia” near the Keranihat-Bandarban Road. It is 14km away from Bandarban town. Volume of this area is 29 acres.
Tourist can voyage the lake by paddle boat. This lake is nice place for fishing. After getting the authorities permission anyone can fishing here.
Bandarban to Holudia local bus is available and from Holudia you can hire a jeep or auto rickshaw to go Prantik Lake.
There is no food and accommodation facility in near Prantik Lake. So you have to manage mineral water and food with your own arrangement. Tourists can stay whole day till evening. But in the evening you have to return in Bandarban.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Arafat Hossain
November 15, 2018
Nilachal নীলাচল
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Another beautiful place near Meghalaya is also known as Nilachal directed by the district administration. It is known as Tiger Hill. Spectacular views so spectacular to snap. Nilachalan is the nearest tourist center of Bandarban. It is located in Tigerpara. It is about 1500 feet from sea level and 5 kilometers from Bandarban city. From here you can see the city of Bandarban and a vast world. Visitors may be happy to walk through the clouds during the rainy season. The visitor can see a golden evening in the evening and can enjoy an evergreen moonlight on the moon night. During the winter season, it is horrible in the morning of the fog. On the way to the exit, visitors can see their raw natural expression in some of their villages.Apart from tourist spots, there are food and drink facilities. But there is no housing facility. Hopefully, the authorities have already built infrastructure for the rest of the house. So, someone who wants to stay there for a long time, can stay in the hotel, the motel, according to the desired location in Bandarban city. A distance of 5 kilometers away from Bandarban city. So you can rent private jeep or other car.
মেঘালয়ের কাছাকাছি আরেকটি সুন্দর জায়গাও জেলা প্রশাসন কর্তৃক পরিচালিত নিলাচল নামে পরিচিত। এটি বাঘ পাহাড় হিসাবে পরিচিত হয়। নীলাচলের দৃশ্য স্ন্যাপ করার জন্য এত দর্শনীয়। নীলাচল বান্দরবানের নিকটতম পর্যটন কেন্দ্র। এটি টাইগারপাড়ায় অবস্থিত। এটি সমুদ্রতল থেকে প্রায় ১৫০০ ফুট এবং বান্দরবান শহর থেকে ৫ কিলোমিটার দূরে অবস্থিত। এখানে থেকে বান্দরবান শহর এবং একটি বিশাল জগৎ আড়াআড়িভাবে দেখতে পারেন। বৃষ্টির সময় দর্শকরা মেঘের মধ্য দিয়ে হাঁটতে পেরে আনন্দিত হতে পারে। পরিদর্শক সন্ধ্যায় একটি সুবর্ণ সন্ধ্যা দেখতে পারেন এবং চন্দ্র রাতে একটি চিরহরিৎ চন্দ্ররজনী উপভোগ করতে পারেন। শীতকালীন ঋতু সময়, এটা কুয়াশা সকালে ভয়ঙ্কর। নিলাচল যাওয়ার পথে, দর্শকরা তাদের কয়েকটি গ্রামের তাদের কাঁচা প্রাকৃতিক অভিব্যক্তি দিয়ে দেখতে পারেন।
এখানে পর্যটক স্পট ছাড়াও খাদ্য ও পানীয়ের সুবিধা রয়েছে। তবে আবাসন সুবিধা নেই। আশার কথা,কর্তৃপক্ষ ইতিমধ্যে বিশ্রাম ঘরের জন্য অবকাঠামো নির্মাণ করেছে।সুতরাং কেউ সেখানে দীর্ঘদিন থাকতে চায়, সে বান্দরবান শহরে ইচ্ছানুযায়ী হোটেল,মোটেলে অবস্থান নিতে পারেন।বান্দরবান শহর থেকে ৫ কিলোমিটার দূরে নিলাচল। তাই আপনি ব্যক্তিগত জিপ বা অন্য গাড়ি ভাড়া নিতে পারেন।
মেঘালয়ের কাছাকাছি আরেকটি সুন্দর জায়গাও জেলা প্রশাসন কর্তৃক পরিচালিত নিলাচল নামে পরিচিত। এটি বাঘ পাহাড় হিসাবে পরিচিত হয়। নীলাচলের দৃশ্য স্ন্যাপ করার জন্য এত দর্শনীয়। নীলাচল বান্দরবানের নিকটতম পর্যটন কেন্দ্র। এটি টাইগারপাড়ায় অবস্থিত। এটি সমুদ্রতল থেকে প্রায় ১৫০০ ফুট এবং বান্দরবান শহর থেকে ৫ কিলোমিটার দূরে অবস্থিত। এখানে থেকে বান্দরবান শহর এবং একটি বিশাল জগৎ আড়াআড়িভাবে দেখতে পারেন। বৃষ্টির সময় দর্শকরা মেঘের মধ্য দিয়ে হাঁটতে পেরে আনন্দিত হতে পারে। পরিদর্শক সন্ধ্যায় একটি সুবর্ণ সন্ধ্যা দেখতে পারেন এবং চন্দ্র রাতে একটি চিরহরিৎ চন্দ্ররজনী উপভোগ করতে পারেন। শীতকালীন ঋতু সময়, এটা কুয়াশা সকালে ভয়ঙ্কর। নিলাচল যাওয়ার পথে, দর্শকরা তাদের কয়েকটি গ্রামের তাদের কাঁচা প্রাকৃতিক অভিব্যক্তি দিয়ে দেখতে পারেন।
এখানে পর্যটক স্পট ছাড়াও খাদ্য ও পানীয়ের সুবিধা রয়েছে। তবে আবাসন সুবিধা নেই। আশার কথা,কর্তৃপক্ষ ইতিমধ্যে বিশ্রাম ঘরের জন্য অবকাঠামো নির্মাণ করেছে।সুতরাং কেউ সেখানে দীর্ঘদিন থাকতে চায়, সে বান্দরবান শহরে ইচ্ছানুযায়ী হোটেল,মোটেলে অবস্থান নিতে পারেন।বান্দরবান শহর থেকে ৫ কিলোমিটার দূরে নিলাচল। তাই আপনি ব্যক্তিগত জিপ বা অন্য গাড়ি ভাড়া নিতে পারেন।