CHENGI RIVER

Chengi River

KHAGRACHARI

A noticeably small river, having very shallow in depth, one can pass the river by walking easily, regardless the season. Though the river is very narrow and shallow, but the current of the river is very strong.If you simply drop a straw or any other crumb into the water, you can easily find how fast that stuffs are floating.

This river is not that much beautiful or eye pleasing due to the muddy water. Also the river used to carry lots of dry leafs from trees and grasses. But the main attraction is, how it is flowing through the mountains. If you observe the river from the top of any hill(specially "Alu Tila"), it will appear you as a giant snake from far side. So many turns and twists.

NANCHHORI RIVER

Nanchhori River

KHAGRACHARI

Nunchhori, probably the smallest river .Will it be better to call this a canal. This small river has the main water source is a lake named "Debotar Pukur", which is located at "Nunchhori" of Khagrachhori, and having an elevation of 700 ft from sea level. It is must, you have to pass the so called river if you wish to visit that lake.

The average depth of the river is around 1 ft, or may be less. It has a constant flow throughout the year, and only God knows how the lake used to produce this amount of water every day.Local people used to drink the water from here, and also they used it for their daily needs. Its very hard to find any tube well around here due to the rocks and stones under the soil.

MATAI PUKURI

Matai Pukuri

KHAGRACHARI

 Matai Pukhiri

The lake is at 700 feet above from the sea level. And it will take your full energy to reach at the peak. You'll find a stream, that was created from the water of the lake during your walking path. The last part of the path is really hard.Its a direct upwards path, and at a time you'll feel like this path will never end. A suggestion that take a break for each 25/30 steps.

 This beauty is just at the path of Debotar Pukur

The lake is not that much beautiful. But,you will be a hard work to reach there, it will forced to made the lake beautiful. You can have some time to explore the hills around the lake. The place is really beautiful. During the Summer, lots of people used to visit this place. This is kind of pilgrimage area for the tribal people. For example this lake is holy for the Tripura people. 

You can explore the hills around the lake

There is only one bus providing the service at that route. Khagrachhori-Rangamati bus service. But this one is available only one per hour.Otherwise "Chander Gari" is available.This will drop you at "Mais Chhori" bazar. Matai Pukuri around 7 kilometer apart from the "Mais Chhori" bazar. 4 kilometer is road(but no public service avilable), and other 3 kilometer(walking) is upwards mountain ride.Soyou can hire a motor bike for the 4 kilometer(instead of walking). it will recover some time loss. Then you can take a bike rider as well as a guide. It will be better for you. After 4 kilomiter you will reached a village then three kilomitter  you need to walk.

ALUTILA CAVE

Alutila Cave
KHAGRACHARI

Alutila hill at Khagrachhari. Approximately 100 meters long a very dark Cave is the mysterious beauty of Alutila hill. If you are courageous and adventure lover, then this is a perfect spot to vanquish. There is no risk, nothing to worry, but hundreds of people used to return back without exploring the cave, just for lake of braveness.

There is no extra ticket for the cave. The 5 taka is the entry fee to enter the Alutila Hill. If you want to explore the cave, then you can buy a torch made from local materials for 5 taka.Usually it requires around 5-7 minutes to pass the cave.

So dont miss this place.

KHAGRACHARI AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

Khagrachari Agricultural Institute

KHAGRACHARI

"Khagrachhori Krishi Institute"(Agricultural institute) is located beside the Khagrachhori-Dighinala highway. It will take you around 30 minutes to reach the place using a auto rickshaw that driven by battery. You'll find plenty of materials related with agriculture.

Actually, if you are tree lover, and you love two enjoy your day with various kinds of trees, then its a place for you. Its built using a huge area, and there are numerous kinds of fruits trees. The main think you'll love, all of the trees are identified at a sign board. So it will help you to know more trees.

NEWZELAND PLACE

Newzeland place

KHAGRACHARI

Theres a interesting place in Khagrachari with yet another interesting name - New Zealand. Its basically a cafe with some munchies. Paddy fields on either side. Its a killer feeling.The place is really beautiful. One side is a mountain, and other side is a paddy field. That means a flatland, and a mountain are at juxtapose.

The decoration of the restaurant is simple. Few benches under the open air. Few benches under the shades made from straws. Very very simple decoration, but the beauty is really bewitching. Also there is a kid zone which is really simple, but excellent.They used to serve food quickly, and while taking your foods, you can enjoy the beauty. You will have seen the local farmers were planting the paddy at the fields at my time.

You can find they are harvesting at your time. After having the food, take a small walk at the wide meandered path that went through the paddy fields. If you want to visit the place, better go at afternoon, otherwise you'll miss the beauty. Price of the foods are as usual. They are not taking any high price from you.

Its not far from the main town. Just around 15-20 taka rickshaw fare from bus terminal. The place is really beautiful.

RESANG WATERFALL, RICHANG JHARNA

Resang waterfall, resung waterfall, rechong waterfall, reassang waterfall, Richang jharna

KHAGRACHARI

Resang/resung/rechong/reassang whatever you say, its another beautiful waterfall from Bangladesh, and this time its from Khagrachhari district. Not too many people visit this district for refreshment. This waterfall(jhorna) is just around 10-12 kilometer apart from the main town.

After falling the water from the top, its just sliding over the rocks. It can lured you to slid your posterior over the greasy rocks. Also you can be tempted to get near at the bottom of the fall. But its just calling the death yourself.

There are several valleys around the waterfall, you can enjoy those beauties too. To get near to the Resung waterfall, local authority made a stair for the visitors. It was rainy season, and the amount of water flowing from the waterfall was uncountable.

Way to reach the waterfall:

Several options for reaching the waterfall from the Khagrachhari town. There are lots of public bus used to leave from the bus terminal for Chittagong and Feni. You can take any one of those.Beside the highway,a signboard which says where is the waterfall. From the highway, its 2.1 kilometer walking distance.There are numerous number of hills around the path and being rainy season, the environment is enchantingly green. But if you have your own vehicle, you can use it.Also when you'll reach at the fall after walking, you'll feel more adventurous.