Khagrachhari (খাগড়াছড়ি): travel guide

Hill district home to Aluutila Mystery Cave, Richhang Waterfall, and the scenic road to Sajek Valley through Dighinala.

Khagrachhari is in Khagrachhari district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Compare bus, train and air fares to Khagrachhari and see the route on a map.

Things to do in Khagrachhari

  • Panichari Big Buddha Statue (পানছড়ি শান্তিপুর অরণ্য কুটির): Large Buddha statue at the Shantipur Aranya Kutir in Panchhari upazila, described by UNB as the biggest Gautam Buddha statue in Bangladesh. Religious, free entry
  • Alutila Hill Cave (আলুটিলা গুহা (মাতাই হাকর)): Natural cave about 100 m long under Alutila (Arbari) hill in Matiranga upazila, about 7-8 km from Khagrachhari town. It is very dark with cool water running through it, so visitors walk it with torches or flambeaux sold locally. Nature, free entry
  • 400-year-old banyan tree, Matiranga: A banyan tree said to be about 400 years old in Matiranga upazila. Nature, free entry
  • Richhang Waterfall (রিছাং ঝর্ণা): About 100 ft hill waterfall (also called Sapmara Risang) in Sapmara village, Matiranga upazila; it is liveliest in the monsoon and the paths get slippery after rain. Waterfall, free entry, best time: Monsoon
  • Mayung Kopal (Hatimatha) (মায়ুং কপাল (হাতিমাথা)): 1,208 ft hill in Perachhara union, Khagrachhari Sadar, with Tripura villages on top, reached by a long iron staircase built by the CHT Development Board in 2015. Viewpoint, free entry
  • Toiduchhara Waterfall (তৈদুছড়া ঝর্ণা): Waterfall in Dighinala upazila whose Tripura name means 'water gate'; reaching it involves a rough trek through hill terrain. Waterfall, free entry, best time: Monsoon
  • Mayabini Lake (মায়াবিনী লেক): Lake surrounded by green hills in Khagrachhari district that has become a popular spot for boating. Lake, free entry
  • Khagrachhari Zila Parishad Horticulture Park (Hanging Bridge) (খাগড়াছড়ি পার্বত্য জেলা পরিষদ হর্টিকালচার পার্ক): District council park at the edge of town with a colourful hanging bridge over a lake, a watchtower and a children's zone; popular for family outings. Park, free entry
  • Nunchhori Debota Pond (মাতাই পুখিরি (দেবতা পুকুর)): Hilltop lake (Matai Pukhiri) in Nunchari mouza, Mahalchhari upazila, sacred to the Tripura community, who say it never dries up; the last 4-5 km to it are on foot. Nature, free entry
  • Mong Rajbari, Manikchhari (মং রাজবাড়ি): Historic palace of the Mong Circle chiefs at Mahamuni in Manikchhari upazila, dating from the late 18th century. Historical, free entry
  • New Zealand Para (নিউজিল্যান্ড পাড়া): Area at the edge of Khagrachhari town known for open green fields, rolling hills and sunset views. Viewpoint, free entry

Where to stay in Khagrachhari

  • Hotel Gairing (Budget), about ৳1,500 - ৳5,000/night. AC and non-AC rooms, restaurant, generator backup, parking
  • Hotel Mount Inn Khagrachari (Budget), about ৳1,000 - ৳3,500/night. 2-star town hotel, 20 AC rooms, 24-hour front desk
  • Borno Resort (Resort), about Check with hotel for current rates
  • Hotel Aronnyo Bilas (Budget), about ৳1,500 - ৳3,000/night. Three-storey hotel near Shapla Chattar with free Wi-Fi and parking
  • Parjatan Motel Khagrachari (MidRange), about ৳2,500 - ৳5,500/night. Government (BPC) motel by the Chengi river with restaurant and parking

Travel advice for Khagrachhari

  • Go in winter, check forecast: Winter is best for visiting; the monsoon fills waterfalls but landslides can disrupt transport for days.
  • Chander gari to Sajek: Shared jeeps (chander gari) run Khagrachhari to Dighinala and then Sajek; you can also hire one directly.
  • Getting to Alutila banyan and Panichari: For the 400-year-old banyan, take a Chittagong/Feni bus to Matiranga Bazar then a motorbike; Panichari Buddha is about 25 km by bus. Fares quoted in 2021 may have risen.
  • Slippery path at Richhang Waterfall: The path to Richhang is slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip and climb carefully.
  • Bini hoga pitha: Chakma sticky-rice cake: soaked bini rice mixed with coconut and banana, packed in a leaf cone and steamed.
  • Gudok (Tripura fermented fish dish): Tripura dish of fermented fish (berma) cooked with beans and potatoes; salty and umami-rich, more often found at community events and food fairs than in restaurants.

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