Unseen BangladeshChattogram Division
Bandarban travel guide
The district with the country's highest hills; a land of clouds, waterfalls and hill peoples' cultures.
⭐ Famous food and products of Bandarban
📜 How Bandarban got its name
According to legend there were once many monkeys (bandor) here. They crossed the streams by holding on to each other to make a bridge, or 'ban'. From that 'monkeys' bridge' came the name Bandarban.
How to get to Bandarban
Bandarban is about 330 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 7–8 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Direct Shyamoli, Hanif, S. Alam and Saint Martin Paribahan buses from Sayedabad/Kalabagan; non-AC ৳850–1,000, AC ৳1,500–2,000.
- 🚗 By road: About 2.5 hours by bus from Chattogram to Bandarban.
Places to visit (10)
About 2,200 ft up; at dawn you can see clouds below your feet.
A hilltop near town; sunsets and views of ranges of hills.
A golden Theravada Buddhist temple on a hilltop.
A natural lake about 1,200 ft up; you can stay here on the way to Keokradong.
One of the country's highest peaks; a favourite with trekkers.
One of the country's biggest waterfalls, on the Sangu.
A family outing with a lake, hanging bridges and a cable car.
A high hill on the way to Nilgiri; Mro villages and views of clouds.
A small waterfall right by the road; Bawm handwoven goods for sale.
A deep, cold pool between sheer rock walls; you float in on a bamboo raft.
What it costs
৳2,000–4,500 per person per day; less if you share a chander gari
Where to stay
- Sairu Hill Resort (luxury)
- Nilgiri Resort (run by the army, booking needed)
- Mid-range hotels in Bandarban town including Hotel Hill View (৳1,500–3,500)
What to eat
Bamboo shoots, bamboo chicken, hill vegetables and fruit
Other districts in Chattogram Division
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