Showing posts with label Bandarban. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bandarban. Show all posts

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Bandarban

Bandarban Hill

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. The highest peak of Bangladesh-Tahjin dong (4632 ft)-is located in the Bandarban district.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban

Rangamati

The three hill districts of Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachari offer beautiful spots, where nature has been least disturbed. Far from the congested, polluted and busy areas of the plains, there scenic and calm spots offer rare opportunities to the tourists. These areas are inhabited by various tribes, who are still very simple, docile and hospitable.
RANGAMATI - the heart of the lake district
From Chittagong a 77 km. road amidst green fields and winding hills will take you to Rangamti, the headquarters of Rangamati Hill District, which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western Bank of Kaptai Lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday resort because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes (Chakma, Marma etc ), its flora and fauna, tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists the attractions of Rangamati are numerous, tribal life, fishing, speed boat crusing, water skiing, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is. It is a rare spot for eco-tourism.