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| Hanging Pool in Rangamati. |
Rangamati is a small city located among the green mountain strips, lakes and hills rivers of the Chittagong Hill Tracts area. Rangamati known as the nicest Lake City of Bangladesh as this District is located on the bank of the Kaptai Lake. It is the largest district of Bangladesh and located only 80 kilometers away from Chittagong city. Rangamati become a Eco-Tourism destination in Bangladesh. Visit Rangamati during Nov to March as the temperature remains very cool and usually there is no rainfall and it's best time for mountain riding.
Best Place to visit in Rangamati:
Kaptai Lake: This large man made lake of Bangladesh over an area of approximately 11000km2, was created as a reservoir when the Kaptai dam was built during the 1960s. The government run tourism corporation and private operators offer Kaptai Lake Cruise Ship Tours, which is worth of it. Other scenic spots are also accessible through the waterways.
Shuvolong Falls: Shuvolong waterfall a place in Borokol sub district, located about 25 kilometers (11 kilometers – as the crow flies) away from Rangamati. There are few waterfalls in Shuvolong area 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 boat or motor boats from Rangamati city.
Hanging Bridge: This 335 feet 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 Rangamati 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.
Best Place to visit in Rangamati:
Kaptai Lake: This large man made lake of Bangladesh over an area of approximately 11000km2, was created as a reservoir when the Kaptai dam was built during the 1960s. The government run tourism corporation and private operators offer Kaptai Lake Cruise Ship Tours, which is worth of it. Other scenic spots are also accessible through the waterways.
Shuvolong Falls: Shuvolong waterfall a place in Borokol sub district, located about 25 kilometers (11 kilometers – as the crow flies) away from Rangamati. There are few waterfalls in Shuvolong area 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 boat or motor boats from Rangamati city.
Hanging Bridge: This 335 feet 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 Rangamati 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.
