Khagrachhari Travel Guide and Cost 2026: Tourist Spots, a 1-Day Plan and How to Get There
Khagrachhari is more than the road to Sajek. A torch-lit walk through Alutila Cave, the rock slide of Richhang Waterfall, a lake on a hilltop and hill food: how to get there from Dhaka and Chattogram, a one-day route, where to stay and what it costs.
- From Dhaka
- About 270 km, 6–8 hours by bus
- Bus fare
- Non-AC ৳700–950, AC ৳1,300–1,800
- How long
- Town sights in 1 day; 2–3 days with Sajek
- Cost
- About ৳1,800–3,500 per person per day (bus fare extra)
- Best time
- October–February; the monsoon for full waterfalls
Trip ticket
Khagrachhari is a hill district in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, about 270 km from Dhaka and 6–8 hours away by night bus. Alutila Cave, Richhang Waterfall and the hanging bridge near town fit into a single day, and adding Sajek makes it a 2–3 day trip. Leaving out the bus fare, a day here usually costs ৳1,800–3,500 per person.
Most people know Khagrachhari only as the way to Sajek. They step off the bus at dawn and straight into a jeep, and never see the town. Yet one extra day gets you a dark tunnel through a hill, a natural rock slide and a mysterious lake on a hilltop. This guide covers the sights, how to get there, a one-day route, where to stay and eat, and the cost.
Tourist spots in Khagrachhari
| Place | From town | What you'll see |
|---|---|---|
| Alutila Cave | About 7 km | A dark tunnel through the hill, walked by torchlight |
| Richhang Waterfall | Near Alutila, about 1.5 km on foot from the main road | Water sliding down a long rock slope |
| Debota Pukur (Matai Pukhiri) | Off the Matiranga road, then about 1 hour on foot | A lake on a hilltop about 700 ft up |
| Horticulture Park and hanging bridge | Close to town | A lake, a hanging bridge and an easy afternoon walk |
| Hajachhara Waterfall | On the way to Dighinala | 10–15 minutes' walk from the road along a shady path |
| Dighinala Banavihar | Dighinala | A Buddhist monastery worth a stop on the way |
Alutila Cave
Khagrachhari's best-known sight. A tunnel about 350 ft long runs through the hill with no light inside, and in many places there is water and slippery rock underfoot. Torches are sold at the entrance, and many people use their phone light too. Wear shoes with a good grip, not sandals. The top of Alutila hill also gives a fine view over the town and the hills around it. More in the Alutila Cave guide.
Richhang Waterfall
Instead of dropping straight down, the water slides along a long slope of rock, like a natural water slide. It's about a 1.5 km walk on a hill path from the main road, uphill on the way back. The flow is strongest in the monsoon; in winter there is less water, but the rock is less slippery. Take care if you slide down it. See the Richhang Waterfall guide.
Debota Pukur
About an hour's climb from the Matiranga road brings you to a lake on the hilltop, called Matai Pukhiri in the local Tripura language: the lake of the gods. It is said never to dry up despite its height, and it is a sacred place for local people. The path is steep, so set off in the morning and carry water. Don't swim in the lake, out of respect for local beliefs. More in the Debota Pukur guide.
How to get to Khagrachhari from Dhaka
There is no train or airport in Khagrachhari, so the bus is the easiest way. Most buses leave at night and reach Shapla Chattar in town at dawn.
| From | How | Time | Approx. fare (one way, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | Shanti, Shyamoli, Hanif or Saint Martin Paribahan from Sayedabad/Kalabagan | 6–8 hours | Non-AC ৳700–950, AC ৳1,300–1,800 |
| Chattogram | Shanti or local buses from Oxygen Mor | 3–4 hours | ৳250–400 |
| Feni | Khagrachhari buses from Mohipal | About 3 hours | ৳200–300 |
Going to Khagrachhari by train
There's no direct train, but you can take a train from Dhaka to Feni and a bus from there. Dhaka–Feni costs ৳330 in Shovon chair and ৳633 in Snigdha. Take the night Turna (leaves 11:15 pm, Feni 3:40 am) and the first bus from Mohipal gets you to Khagrachhari in the morning. All times are in our train schedule.
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Khagrachhari in one day: an easy route
You can go by night bus, see all the sights near town in a day and take the night bus back.
- 6 am: Get off at Shapla Chattar and have breakfast. Hire a CNG auto-rickshaw for the day; name every stop before you agree on the price.
- 8 am: Alutila Cave and the viewpoint on top of the hill.
- 10 am: Richhang Waterfall; allow 2–3 hours with the walk both ways.
- 1 pm: Back to town for lunch at a hill-food restaurant.
- 3 pm: The hanging bridge at the Horticulture Park and an afternoon by the lake.
- Night: Dinner, then the bus to Dhaka or Chattogram.
To add Debota Pukur you need another morning, since the climb up and down alone takes about two hours. For Sajek, set off via Dighinala the next morning; the full plan is in our Sajek 2-day tour plan.
How much does a Khagrachhari trip cost
| Item (per person, from Dhaka, 1 night) | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Dhaka–Khagrachhari bus, return (non-AC) | ৳1,400–1,900 |
| Hotel, one night (room ৳1,200–3,000, shared by 2–3) | ৳500–1,500 |
| CNG for the day (shared by 3–4) | Negotiable, usually a few hundred taka each |
| Food | ৳600–1,000 |
| Entry fees, torch, small extras | ৳200–300 |
All told, about ৳1,800–3,500 per person per day, plus the bus fare. From Chattogram the bus costs much less. Hotel prices rise on Fridays and Saturdays and in the December holidays, so book ahead. More ways to save are in our budget travel tips.
Where to stay and what to eat
- Stay: Parjatan Motel Khagrachhari is the best known; there are many mid-range hotels in town, with rooms usually ৳1,200–3,000.
- Food: System Restaurant in town is famous for hill cooking. Try bamboo chicken, cooked inside a bamboo tube, and the hill vegetable dishes.
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Best time to visit Khagrachhari
- October–February: Pleasantly cool, clear skies and easy walking on hill paths. The best time to combine with Sajek.
- June–September: Richhang and Hajachhara have the most water and the hills are green, but paths are slippery.
- March–May: Hot, and the waterfalls are nearly dry.
For more winter trips, see our best places to visit in winter.
Good to know before you go
- Carry a copy of your national ID or student ID; you may need to show it at checkposts on hill roads.
- Ask before photographing people from the hill communities, and dress modestly at monasteries and sacred places.
- Bring shoes with a good grip and a small torch for the cave and the waterfall.
- In an emergency call 999; Khagrachhari Tourist Police: 01320-159547.
Questions and answers
How much does a Khagrachhari trip cost?
From Dhaka by non-AC bus with one night's stay, about ৳3,200–5,500 per person in total. Leaving out the bus fare, a day in Khagrachhari usually costs ৳1,800–3,500.
What are the tourist spots in Khagrachhari?
Alutila Cave, Richhang Waterfall, Debota Pukur, the hanging bridge at the Horticulture Park, Hajachhara Waterfall and Dighinala Banavihar. Khagrachhari is also the gateway to Sajek Valley.
Can you visit Khagrachhari in one day?
Yes. Arrive at dawn by night bus, see Alutila, Richhang and the hanging bridge, and take the night bus back. Debota Pukur or Sajek add one or two more days.
How long does it take from Dhaka to Khagrachhari?
About 270 km, 6–8 hours by bus. Shanti, Shyamoli, Hanif and Saint Martin Paribahan run from Sayedabad and Kalabagan.
When is the best time to visit Khagrachhari?
October to February, when the weather is comfortable and the skies are clear. For waterfalls in full flow go in the monsoon, though paths are slippery then.
How far is Sajek from Khagrachhari?
About 70 km, roughly 3 hours by jeep via Dighinala. After Dighinala vehicles travel with an army escort; details are in our Sajek Valley guide.
Full guides to the places in this post
Alutila CaveRichhang WaterfallDebota Pukur (Matai Pukhiri)Sajek Valley
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