Shoilopropat travel guide

History and background

A natural waterfall at Milonchhari beside the Bandarban–Thanchi road. Next to it, Bawm women sell handwoven cloth, bags and bamboo goods.

How to get to Shoilopropat

About 8 km from town on the Bandarban–Thanchi road.

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.

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

Good to know

• The rocks are slippery — climb down carefully
• Support local people by buying their handicrafts

More places to visit in Bandarban district

• Nilgiri — About 2,200 ft up; at dawn you can see clouds below your feet.
• Nilachal — A hilltop near town; sunsets and views of ranges of hills.
• Golden Temple (Buddha Dhatu Jadi) — A golden Theravada Buddhist temple on a hilltop.
• Boga Lake — A natural lake about 1,200 ft up; you can stay here on the way to Keokradong.
• Keokradong — One of the country's highest peaks; a favourite with trekkers.
• Nafakhum Waterfall — One of the country's biggest waterfalls, on the Sangu.
• Meghla Tourist Complex — A family outing with a lake, hanging bridges and a cable car.
• Chimbuk Hill — A high hill on the way to Nilgiri; Mro villages and views of clouds.
• Debotakhum — A deep, cold pool between sheer rock walls; you float in on a bamboo raft.

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