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Chittagong Hill |
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| The Chittagong Hill Tracts is the only major hill region in Bangladesh. Situated in the southeast of the country, this Bangladeshi mountain rangecovers around 13,184 km squared or one-tenth of Bangladesh's land area. Keokradong is a well knownmountain in Bangladesh and was at one stage considered the highest point in the country.The Chittagong Mountains feature hogback ridges with steep inclines. To the west there are several scarps featuring waterfalls and cliffs. Large rivers such as the Feni, Sangu, Karnafuli and Matamuhuri empty into the Bay of Bengal. The major mountain ranges in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts are Barkal, Phoromain, Saichal, Dolajeri, Wayla, Bhuachhari, Muranja, Chimbook, Saichal-Mowdok, Batimain, Politai and others. Anticlines in the hill ranges trap natural gases in the mountains. |
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Rangamati - the lake district |
angamati, located 77 km. away from Chittagong, is a favourite holiday resort because of its beautiful landscape, lake, numerous colourful tribes, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery, tribal museum and so on. For tourists the attractions are fishing, speedboat cruising, water skiing, bathing and much more. It is a rare spot for ecotourism. The township is located on the western bank of Kaptai Lake. is a rare spot for ecotourism. The township is located on the western bank of Kaptai Lake. |
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Kaptai - the lake town |
pleasant and picturesque drive of 64 km. from Chittagong brings you to a huge expanse of emerald and blue water ringed by tropical forests. It is the famous man-made Kaptai Lake (680 sq. km.). From Kaptai along the Chittagong road, lies the ancient Chit Morang Buddhist temple having beautiful Buddhist statues. |
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Bandarban - the roof of Bangladesh |
| Bandarban, the district headquarters of the Bandarban Hill District, is situated ninety-two km. from Chittagong. Bandarban is hometown of the Bhomang chief who is the head of the Mogh tribe. The simple and hospitable Moghs are of Myanmar origin and Buddhists by religion, jovial and carefree by nature. Bandarban is also the home of the Murangs who are famous for their music and dances. Several other tribes of great interest live in the remote areas of the district. The highest peak of Bangladesh-Tahjin dong (4632 ft)-is located in the Bandarban district. |
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Khagrachhari - the hilltop town |
| Khagrachhari is the district headquarters of Khagrachhari Hill District. A drive of 112 km from Chittagong, by an all-weather metalled road through the green forest up hills down dales into the solitude of nature. |
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Mymensingh |
The greater Mymensingh district stretches from the plains north of Dhaka to the Garo foothills that edge the northern border with India. Along the frontier line many tribes such as Garos, Hajongs and Kochis who are ethnically quite distinct from the people around them. Mymensingh has earned an important position in Bangla literature for its rich folklores and folk songs. On the road from Dhaka to Mymensingh there is a national park and game sanctuary at Madhupur about 160 km. from Dhaka. There are a number of reserve forests in the area with rest-houses and picnic spots. The famous painter Zainul Abedins Art Gallery at Mymensingh town is worth visiting.
For inquary or Central Reservation, please contact:
Commercial Division
Bangladesh Parjoton Corporation
Head Office, Dhaka
Phone:(880 - 2) 9899288-91, 8811109, 8821548
Fax: :(880 - 2) 8811150
e-mail : info@bangladeshtourism.gov.bd, info@parjatan.gov.bd |
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Moheskhali |
An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar, Moheskhali has an area of 268 sq. km. Through the center of the island and along the eastern coastline rises a range of low-hills, about 300 feet high, but the coast to the west and north is low-lying and fringed by mangrove forest. Atop Moinak Hill lies the old temple of Adinath, dedicated to Shiva. By its side on the same hill is a Buddhist pagoda.
For inquary or Central Reservation, please contact:
Commercial Division
Bangladesh Parjoton Corporation
Head Office, Dhaka
Phone:(880 - 2) 9899288-91, 8811109, 8821548
Fax: :(880 - 2) 8811150
e-mail : info@bangladeshtourism.gov.bd, info@parjatan.gov.bd |
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Sonadia Island |
Sonadia Island lies in the bay about seven km. off Cox's Bazar and is only 9 sq. km. in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish.
For inquary or Central Reservation, please contact:
Commercial Division
Bangladesh Parjoton Corporation
Head Office, Dhaka
Phone:(880 - 2) 9899288-91, 8811109, 8821548
Fax: :(880 - 2) 8811150
e-mail : info@bangladeshtourism.gov.bd, info@parjatan.gov.bd |
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