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…
Must-see attractions in Chittagong Hill Tracts
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rangamati
The Hanging Bridge, a low suspension bridge, not far from the Parjatan Holiday Complex, is another popular boat-trip destination.
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…
Rangamati
This modern, and rather unimpressive, palace was recently rebuilt by the Chakma king on the island of Rajbari.
Chittagong Hill Tracts
Small local Buddist temple. The hill opposite the temple has a small stupa on top.