Unseen BangladeshChattogram Division
Khagrachhari travel guide
A district of caves, waterfalls and hill roads; the main route to Sajek Valley.
⭐ Famous food and products of Khagrachhari
📜 How Khagrachhari got its name
Plenty of khagra (reeds) grew on both banks of a chhara (hill stream) here. 'Khagra' and 'chhara' together gave the name Khagrachhari.
How to get to Khagrachhari
Khagrachhari is about 270 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 6–7 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Shanti, Shyamoli, Hanif, Saint Martin from Sayedabad/Kalabagan; non-AC ৳700–850, AC ৳1,300–1,700.
Places to visit (4)
Alutila Cave Popular
A dark, mysterious cave through the hill; you cross it with a flaming torch.
Richhang Waterfall Popular
Water slides down a sloping rock face, like a natural slide.
Debota Pukur (Matai Pukhiri) Lesser known
A mysterious pond on a hilltop about 700 ft high.
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Horticulture Park and hanging bridge Lesser known
A landscaped park with a lake and hanging bridge near town.
What it costs
৳1,800–3,500 per person per day
Where to stay
- Parjatan Motel Khagrachhari
- Mid-range hotels in town (৳1,200–3,000)
What to eat
Hill cooking (System restaurant is famous), bamboo chicken
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