Debota Pukur (Matai Pukhiri) travel guide

History and background

A natural pond of about 5 acres on a hilltop about 700 ft high at Nunchhari, Matiranga. The Tripura people regard it as sacred; a pilgrimage fair is held here at Chaitra Sankranti. Remarkably, the pond never dries up despite being so high.

How to get to Debota Pukur (Matai Pukhiri)

On the Matiranga road, then about 1 hour on foot.

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

• Don't step into the pond in shoes — respect local beliefs
• About 1,000 steps to climb

More places to visit in Khagrachhari district

• Alutila Cave — A dark, mysterious cave through the hill; you cross it with a flaming torch.
• Richhang Waterfall — Water slides down a sloping rock face, like a natural slide.
• Horticulture Park and hanging bridge — A landscaped park with a lake and hanging bridge near town.

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