Tribal Bazar
Chittagong Hill Tracts
Bandarban has a small street market most days, but the place really throngs on Sunday and Wednesday when traders come in from across the district to buy…
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Chittagong Hill Tracts
Decidedly untypical of Bangladesh, both in topography and culture, this largely Buddhist Adivasi (tribal) stronghold is the homeland of the Jumma people. It's a stunning region of hills, ravines and cliffs covered with dense jungles of bamboo, creepers and shrubs, and dotted with tall, slender waterfalls.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Kaptai Lake
Rangamati
Dotted with islands, Kaptai is Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, created in 1960 for a hydroelectric project. It's a beautiful spot, and very popular…
Chakma Islands
Rangamati
This whole area is a Chakma stronghold, but two islands in particular are interesting to visit. Rajbari (which means palace) is where the Chakma king has…
Dhatu Jadi
Chittagong Hill Tracts
Perched on a hilltop about three kilometres north of town in Bala Gata village is the large glowing Dhatu Jadi, also known as the Golden Temple (Shorna…
Bana Vihara Monastery
Rangamati
Bana Vihara, which can be reached, either via Rajbari Ghat, or via a bridge slightly further west, houses a large Buddhist monastery, constructed by…
Hanging Bridge
Rangamati
The Hanging Bridge, a low suspension bridge, not far from the Parjatan Holiday Complex, is another popular boat-trip destination.
Bandarban Museum
Chittagong Hill Tracts
This small museum offers some interesting insights into the traditional cultures of the Hill Tracts. There are displays of tribal dress, jewellery,…
Tribal Cultural Institute Museum
Rangamati
This museum has well-thought-out displays on the Adivasis of the Hill Tracts, including costumes, bamboo flutes, coins, silver-and-ivory necklaces and…
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