Alutila Cave, Khagrachhari
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Khagrachhari District · Chattogram Division · আলুটিলা গুহা

Alutila Cave travel guide

A dark, mysterious cave through the hill; you cross it with a flaming torch.

🗓️ Best time to visitOctober–March
⏱ How long it takes1.5–2 hours
💰 Estimated costSmall entry fee; flaming torch ৳20–30

At a glance

Length
About 350 ft
Location
Matiranga, 7 km from Khagrachhari town
Height (hill)
Said to be about 3,000 ft above sea level
Entry
Small ticket; torch hire

History and details

The Alutila tourist spot beside the Khagrachhari–Chattogram road is run by the district administration. The story of the hill's name — during a famine in British times local people survived by eating wild potatoes from this hill, so it was called Alutila (potato hill).

The main attraction is the natural tunnel through the hill, called 'Matai Hakor', the cave of the gods, in the local language. It's completely dark inside, with cold stream water flowing underfoot; with a torch you can get from one end to the other in about 10–15 minutes.

From the viewpoint on top you can see Khagrachhari town and the surrounding hills; almost everyone stops here on the way to or from Sajek.

Things to do

  • Cross the cave with a flaming torch
  • See Khagrachhari town from the viewpoint
  • Visit Richhang Waterfall the same day

How to get to Alutila Cave

About 7 km from Khagrachhari town; by CNG.

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.

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

Good to know

  • Be sure to take a torch
  • Slippery rocks inside — wear good sandals
  • Khagrachhari town can be seen from the Alutila viewpoint

More to see nearby

  • Richhang Waterfall (4 km)
  • Hanging bridge and Horticulture Park (6 km)
  • Debota Pukur (15 km)

More places to visit in Khagrachhari district

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