বৃহস্পতিবার, ২১ মার্চ, ২০১৩

(Chittagong Division)

KEOKARADONG, MOUNTAIN KEOKARADONG

Mountain Keokradong
BANDARBAN

Information:
 
Keokradong (or Keokradang) is the third highest mountain peak located in South-Eastern Bangladesh, with a questioned altitude of 1,230 metres (4035 ft), and it is located on the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar (also known as Burma). On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard made by the Bangladeshi military. It is 30km away from the Ruma sadar Upazilla. During the winter season many adventurous tourists to visit this mountain. This remote hilly region is full of natural beauty. You can be overwhelmed at the first sight of this mountain. Keokradong  is very close to the Myanmar border and you can see an endless courses of mountains and hills. This area is covered with deep forests full of animals and beast.


How to reach:

Ruma is 50 kilometer away from Bandarban. It is a remote upzila Bangladesh due to lack of developed communication and transportation. From any where if you want to go Keokaradong you have to reach at Bandarban first. There are direct bus services from Dhaka. Dolphin, S. Alam , Unique ,Soudia leave Dhaka for Bandarban at late night. Any one can even move from Chittagong. There are some services from Baddarhat Bus station. From there you have to go Ruma. Most used transport is named Chander Gari. This will take you near to Ruma bazaar. It will take around two to three hours depending on the road and other factors. Then you have to ride on a boat. Some time especially in winter you may can have a hike up to Ruma Bazaar. On the way heading to Ruma you have to register your name & address in the nearby military check post. Your next destination will be Bogalake, A tribal village at estimated 1167 feet. From Ruma sadar you can hire pickup or jeep up to Boga Lake and you have to walk through the hills from Boga Lake to Keokradong.


Food and Accommodation facility:

In Bandarban you can stay at Govt. Rest house, Porjoton Motel and lots of hotel & motel (cost of 100 taka to several 1000 takes). In Ruma bazaar you can stay Hotel Hilton or any other Boarding or any tribal house. Without anywhere mentioned previously you can stay any tribal house with negotiation. You have to confirm at first the hotel reservation before going to Ruma, otherwise you will have no alternative passing the night. Except the rest houses of district council In Bogalake There is no other accommodation facility.

Up to Bandarban you will find local restaurant. After you leave Bandarban for the trail, you have to depend on whatever food you have or you may ask the tribal village to prepare some local food for you. Tourists have to carry dry food , water purifying tablet warm clothes, torch light, orsallaine, anti mosquito lotion and other necessary medicines.

Shelter and a signboard put up by the Bangladeshi military

Remember:

This journey is very much strenuous. So keep confidence. Always carry drinking water and first aid box. Show positive behave with local people and should respect to their culture. No mobile network, no restaurant and also no well road communication in Bogalake.You should start your journey early in the morning from Bogalake to reach Tajingdong. It may take 7 to 8 hours to reach Tajingdong. You should remember that you are not allowed to leave Ruma for visiting Bogalake after 4 pm, Keokradong or Tajingdong.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

TAJINGDONG, TAZING DONG

Mountain Tajingdong
BANDARBAN
 Tajingdong ridge seen from the trail to Sherkor Para
 
Information:

Name:  Tazing dong also known as "Bijoy". Also spelled as Tahjingdong,
Hight:  Tajingdong is about 1,280 meters high from the sea level.
Location: Situated in remakri pangsha union under Ruma upazilla of Bandarban in Bangladesh.
Meaning of Tajingdong:  According to local tribal language“Tajing” means “Great” & “Dong” means “Hill” so that means “Great hill”.
Community:  Various tribal community is developed surrounding the mountain and their living styles are so natural. 

There are three different peaks of Tajindong rang named as Chir Chir Moy, Tajingdong and another one is unnamed.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.


How to reach:

For visiting Tajingdong you have to reach at Bandarban first then go to Ruma Upazilla. 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.From Ruma you can hire a pickup or jeep (locally known as “Chander Gari”) up to Koikhong Jiri.  You can also go there by buying tickets of Chander Gari or Bus. It will take 1-1.30 hrs. Koikhhong Jiri to Ruma you have to go by 1 hour boat journey. Again Ruma to Boga Lake you should hire a jeep. Then you have to walk through the hills from Boga Lake to Tajingdong.


Accommodation facility:

In Bandarban you can stay at Porjoton Motel, Govt. Rest house and lots of hotel & motel within the cost of 100 taka to several 1000 takes. In Ruma bazaar you can stay Hotel Hilton or any other Boarding or any tribal house. Without anywhere mentioned previously you can stay any tribal house with negotiation. You have to confirm at first the hotel reservation before going to Ruma, otherwise you will have no alternative passing the night. Except the rest houses of district council In Bogalake There is no other accommodation facility.


Remember:

This journey is very much laborious. So keep confidence. Always carry drinking water and first aid box. Show positive attitude with local people and should respect the tribal culture. In Bogalake 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. You should remember that after 4 pm you are not allowed to leave Ruma for visiting Bogalake, Keokradong or Tajingdong.

Note:

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.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

NILGIRI

Nilgiri
BANDARBAN


Nil_giri, the mountain of blues. A tourism centre and 2200 feet high from sea level. This is around 47 kilometers from Bandarban town. Nil_giri is an excellent place for sight seeing. It is the highest Hill Resort of Bangladesh, with very attractive natural beauty. The sky and hill are making a good relation  here. You will be gassed when you see that the cloudy sky often kisses the peak of the mountain. You can see and enjoy the movement of ships in the Bay of Bengal at sunlight. The clouds sometimes touch and kiss you. Clouds are playing with you and you can touch them. At rainy season clouds are touching position from you. It is a ideal place for photo shoot of the natural beauty.


Nil_giri is a resort controlled by the Bangladesh Army.The services of  Nilgiri are very fine. The army manages it methodically and orderly.You don't need to take any extra permission to visit the place, except foreigners with you, or you are a foreigner, then you have to take permission from the DC of Banderban. If you go there, you can never forget the sight seeing and attractiveness of this sight.


You have to hire a car, or chander gari to reach the nilgiri from Bandarban town. The hotels of the bandarban town are really cheap. For your travel you can stay there. Also you can stay at "Nilgiri Resort" of Nil_giri mountain if you are interested . Around 2 weeks beforeYou have to book the rooms you visit the place due to rush.


Nil_giri is a place, full of calmness and serenity. So, do you have the passion to touch wet cloud? Have you want to make relation with sky and hills? Nil_giri is waiting for you with beauty.

THE BUDDHA DHATU JADI TEMPLE, THE GOLDEN TEMPLE OF BANDARBAN

The Buddha Dhatu Jadi
BANDARBAN


The Buddha Dhatu Jadi Temple also has another name that is Bandarban Golden Temple. It is located close to Balaghata town, in Bandarban City, in Bangladesh.The Bangla word "Dhatu" means Material. HereDhatu refers to the material that belongs to a sacred owner. As the material belongs to Buddha in this temple, it was named The Buddha Dhatu Jadi.  It is the largest Theravada Buddhist Temple and it has second largest Buddha statue in Bangladesh.

Founder:

Ven. U Pannya Jota Thera is the founder and chief priest of the temple. He belongs to Royal Bohmong family of Bandarban. He is a Theravada monk since 1991. He had served the Government of Bangladesh for 8 years as a Senior Assistant Judge. The Buddha’s Dhatu (relic), which is enshrined in the temple, was a gift given to Ven. U Pannya Jota Thera in 1994 by the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee of Myanmar.


The Bandarban Golden Temple belongs to the Theravada Buddhism order, which is practiced by the Marma tribal people, a dominant ethnic group of Bandarban. It was built in 2000 in Arakanese architecture, an adoption of South East Asia style. The temple is built on top of a 60 metres (200 ft) high hill, which is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the Balaghat town, and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Banderban city. Its golden colour and eye-catching architecture make it a feast for the eyes.



Apart from the second biggest Lord Buddha statue enshrined in the sanctum, there are smaller statues and a golden bell set on a dragon within the temple precincts. The Dhatu, the corporeal relics of Buddha, has been enshrined here below four statues of Buddha. The Dhatu is enshrined here, with the basic belief among Buddhists that it provides for peace of mind and happiness.


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

 MEGHLA PORJATAN COMPLEX

Meghla Porjatan Complex
BANDARBAN

Entering Meghla


Meghla Porjatan Complex:
is the most visited spot by the tourists coming from all over the country. The Porjatan Complex is just 4 Kilometer away from Bandarban town.



Two hanging bridge

By building a dam a man-made lake has been created. Here is a great arrangement for the tourists. In Meghla has a children’s park, a mini, two hanging bridges, zoo, and has boating facilities on the lake.It is a popular place for picnic party. A lot of tourist makes the way to Meghla for enjoy their vacations.

Country's first cable car at Meghla Parjatan Complex


If you want to go this place you can hire Jeep or CNG auto rickshaw to visit to Meghla. Local buses are available. Communication to Meghla is easy, for that a lot of tourist makes the way to Meghla for celebrating their vacations.


Mini Zoo at  Meghla Parjatan Complex
NOTE:
Food:
1) There is no arrangement for lunch inside Meghla. You can have snacks only. If you want to stay whole day there so you can take lunch packet with you.
2) Outside Meghlathere are two restaurants with Chinese and continental food at Holiday In resort and Parjatan Motel.
Accommodation:
3) All accommodation facilities are also available in the resort and the Parjatan Motel.



Tuesday, October 4, 2011

BOGA LAKE,BANDARBAN

BOGA LAKE
BANDARBAN
Bogalake, a legendary beauty, is a naturally created water reserve on hilltop. Bogalake is highest natural Lake of Bangladesh. It is 1500fts above sea level & 15km away from Ruma Sadar Upazilla. This lake has covered an area of 15acre. The color of the water is blue. When you see this lake, you look as if there were a familiarity between the blue of sky with the blue colour of the water in Bogalake. The attractions of Bogalake catch the attention of the travelers who are yearning for the unquenchable thirst for beauty and adventures.

It is such a place that can magnetize you with its blue water resources, serpentine set-up, mysterious thin pathway with lots of small fountains, vast greenery and its tribal community. In Bogalake, you can find the pleasure of your thirsty adventurous mind in every step.

Small tribe community like Bawm, Khumi have localities beside the Bogalake. Here you will find lots of excitements and enthusiasm at Bogalake. You will certainly be amazed looking at the big rocks lying in and out of the Bogalake
In the rainy season, it is quite difficult to stroll the Boga Lake because the road from Ruma to Boga Lake is still under construction. The people who lives around the boga lake are "Boom" by religion. They have their own language. They are polite, and will welcome you from their heart. You'll love the accompany of the local people. Also beside the lake you'll find an Army camp for security reason. You have to entry your name at the camp before anything.
If you go to Boga Lake therefore at first you have to go Ruma Sadar Upazilla from Bandarban. On the way you have to register your full address and other details in the respective security camp.

You have to make a trip at first from Bandarban to Ruma by public jeep. From Ruma you can hire public jeep up to Boga lake.  You can also have a walk for Boga Lake in winter season.

PRANTIK LAKE

Prantik Lake
BANDARBAN

Prantik in Bangla meaning fringe, the lake derives its name from its location, being located on the Bandarban-Chittagong district border.

With abundant natural beauties Prantik Lake lies in Holodia near the Keranihat-Bandarban road. It is 14km away from Bandarban town.  It requires 30mnt's drive. It covers an area of 2500acre. The management authority of this lake is LGED.

This lake is surrounded by a good many varieties of trees. It has been regarded a natural habitat for different bird species. This lake is an ideal place for fishing. You can have fishing opportunity in this lake with the permission of the authority. It is an ideal place for excursion and family tour in solitude.
 
It is an exquisitely beautiful place to visit with your family. It has a place lake. Tranquility pervades the place all the time. Situated amid lush greenery with high hills and placid lake, it has a lot to offer to a visitor. It has a wonderful watch tower with spiral stairs where you can have a better view of the area. It is a wonderful to hold picnic. Don’t forget to take food and drinks there as it does not have any shop there, though you can buy food and drinks from shops just beside the high way to Bandarban.

SHAILAPROPAT WATERFALL & BAWN VILLAGE

Shailapopat Waterfall & BawnVillage
BANDARBAN


This very painless hike is entirely along a quiet, surfaced road and is the most popular 'hike' with bangladeshis, through that;s only because they can complete it while sat in a nice shiny car! The walk itself, which takes about an hour in either direction , is highly and, at time  quite steep, but it's far nicer then the the goal, which is a small water fall carpeted in litter. Very close to he water fall is the Bawm tribal village of Faruk para, where you can buy some beautiful basket, woven fish traps and rugs.


Shailapropat is an attraction for waterfall, which is surrounded by hills & forest, 8 km from Bandarban. Be carefully while you go to Shailapropat - the rocky path way is very slippery. If you are not cautious there, is a good chance to sleep & make an accident. People may think that the risk may not exist at dry season, cause the rocks are dry that time. But beware about your wet foot. Cause the driping water from your feet can make the dry rock slippery once again. So be careful when you make your every single steps.


The water of the falls is really cold. No matter whatever the season is. This is possibly for the rocks. It used to make the water cold. You'll feel like heaven when you'll put your feet into the water of the falls. Local people used to have their bath at the water of the falls.


You'll find several iron made bridge at the vicinity of the falls. If you have more time you can go to the bridge and have a view of the falls from the far side. Also the authority have made a view point at the spot, you can enjoy the fall's beauty, specially when its rainy season.

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