Bandarban – a mountainous land of tribes
Landing at Bandarban is just 92km drive off the country’s second largest Chittagong city accessible by International flight and domestic flights or day / night train or Scania Volvo bus from Dhaka.
Bandarban hill tracts steeped in isolated tradition of diverse indigenous minorities whose maximum are existing down hills, hillside and remote areas of Bandarban districts. Its authentic expedition’s one to other villages through off the beaten tracts exploring the difference lifestyle of ethnic people whose have each to others own cultural pattern, customs, rituals, distinctive rites, language and warm hospitality introducing the outstanding culture in Bangladesh
Upon off the city much far reaching green hills view, fabulous waterfalls and its streams attracts to any ages travelers. A hillside cruise on shangu river is superb while substantial tropical scenery extremely breathtaking.
These striking environs added enormously to the expeditions part a sense of constant traveling great Bangladesh.
Bandarban is the God gifts with hills, river, and waterfalls streams stretch whole Bandarban districts and three highest mountain – Tazing dong, Maudak Mual and Keokradong wild trekking for world trekkers to learn the indigenous life those are still survive in the remotest part of Bandarban but Bangladesh Government cannot facilitate World classes safety in wild hiking expeditions.
Best Tour itinerary -01:
Day-01: Dhaka to Chittagong fly and drive to Bandarban visiting Haati bandha and sangiya
our car driver transfer you Dhaka airport catching morning flight to Chittagong, on arrival, our guide will met and greets for ( 92km) drive to Bandarban by A/c vehicle, check in hillside resort or night heaven new hotel, rest of the day well worth visiting Bandarban and around, mainly visible at Buddhist golden Temple, urban tribal life at Hati bandha and Sangiya or Faruk para those are not fit physically, overnight in resort after having dinner.
Day-02: Nilgiri and Chimbuk hill view point + hill tribe village near chimbuk and Ruma
in the morning day long scenic drive through misty hillside road about to Nilgiri and Chimbuk which is the best romantic view point of the Ganges flood plains over the series of misty forested hills and explore hillside tribal villages nearby Chimuk, on the way to Ruma explore Tripura tribal village, late in the afternoon check in Eco resort nearby Ruma bazaar.
Day-03: a long hillside cruise through rare scenic beauty
in this morning walking around Ruma bazaar widely famous for the remote all villagers attend in the weekend Hat after having breakfast a significant shangu river cruise through rare scenic beauty and unspoiled tribal life memorable for any nature lovers, leave the boat late in the afternoon and drive to Chittagong catching late evening flight to Dhaka, Upon arrive our car transfer you at your hotel / residence.
Price per person in US$
02 person —-03 person —-04 person—05 person —-06 person — 07 person
| $ 500.00 | $ 410.00 | $ 375.00 | $ 360.00 | $ 325.00 | $ 315 |
Beach and mountain expeditions
Best time: Winter ( November to March )
in the summer ( May to October ) we discover downhill of Boga lake and hillside cruise from Bandarban to Ruma
tour itinerary:
Day-01: Dhaka – Chittagong train journey and 3 hours drive to Bandarban
Early morning wake up catching direct train ( Sonar bangla express ) and its arrive by 13:30 hours for having a lunch and car drive 92km to Bandarban hillside resort or Venus resort.
Day-02: Bandarban – Ruma – remote tribes – hill top Boga lake
on arrival after having breakfast chander gari jeep drive to Ruma bazaar to entry in check point after having lunch hilly drive to Komola bazar which is downhill of Boga lake, check in Eco cottage house, free time around fascinating mysterious Boga lake, BBQ dinner will be served.
On our way we must explore Tripura tribal village before reaching Ruma and Marma and Khumi tribes in the downhill of Boga lake.
Day-03: Mt. Keokradong trekking
in the morning hiking about to Keokradong mountain(986 meters) for those physically and mentally capable travelers, on our way rest on the Darjeeling para, trekking experience 3rd highest mountain of Bangladesh, take a lunch on Keokradong peak, in the afternoon hike down to explore untold gem of remotest mountainous wild beauty, check in Keokradong cottage, dinner and overnight stay.
Day-04: wild trail and hill tribes hike down to Ruma bazaar
in this morning hike down to Boga lake and explore several ethnic village of remote region those struggle to live through the series of hills, waterfall and mountain, in the afternoon sign out from Army camp and resume drive to Bandarban for night stay.
Day-05: Bandarban – Cox’s bazaar bus drive and visiting Himchari and Inani
Public bus drive to Cox’s bazaar in the morning and on arrival check in 3
star good hotel at hotel motel zone after having lunch drive to himchari, coral beach and Inani beach rest of the day.
Day-06: experience the difference in Sonadia and Moheskhali Island
a private cruise to Sonadia island and Moheskhali packet dry cake will be served for day long outing and on the way visit boat building, return to Cox’s bazaar for having late lunch and you can drive by Tuk Tuk to Ramu seeing largest bronze statue, in the evening free time after last dinner here catching overnight sleeper class Volvo bus journey to Dhaka.
Day-07: Bus station to hotel / airport transfer
in this morning on arrival Dhaka, our guide transfer you at hotel or ask for visiting Sonargaon old Capital city.
Price per person in US$
02 person —-03 person —-04 person—05 person —-06 person
$ 545.00……$ 460.00…….$ 410.00…….$ 395.00…….$ 360.00
Private hiking Price includes:
- Dhaka Chittagong –non stop train A/c chair tickets,
- Chittagong – Bandarban by A/c vehicle,
- Bandarban – Cox’s bazaar by bus,
- Inani + coral beach and himchari if time permits visit Ramu
- 4 night stay in resort, cottage and beach 3 star hotel.
- All food for 6 days ( 3 ordinary meal with BBQ dinner in a day)
- Boga lake + Keokradong and remote hill tribes,
- private boat trip to Sonadia and Moheskhali island
- Cox’s bazaar to Dhaka by Sleeper Volvo bus.
- English speaking tour guide for the trip as per itinerary.
Price exclude: personal cost and tips.
Bandarban hiking more than hills and remote tribal villages
Bandarban is the hill district town of Chittagong hill tracts is home to diverse ethnic communities those are living in and around rare scenic beauty of hillside forested lands, river bank, mountain and top of the hills both urban and rural part. Bandarban hill tribes culture enjoyed by flat areas world. Bandarban hillside cruise is very enjoyable and breathtaking. there are adventurous many wild places for capable tourists those can hiking.
These trip cover the main attraction of Bandarban picturesque places around hills, waterfalls, monuments, tribal villages and riverside beauty of Bandarban.
Bandarban hill tribe tour itinerary:
Day-01: Depart your home catching morning Sonar Bangla express train journey to Chiitagong, upon arrival by 01:00 PM, our driver greets and offer to take lunch within short time then 92 more km drive to Bandarban and check in either Bandarban hillside resort or luxury Venus resort.
Day-02: in this morning drive to Ruma, on way you will take off your luggage at Sairu resort located at chimbuk road wilderness region, continue on to visit Tripura tribal village after ½ hour visiting resume drive to Ruma for cruising through shangu river around rare scenic beauty and unspoiled tribal life experience from a boat and the boat trip for a well worth seeing the wild Rijuk waterfall. Return to the Sairu resort and experience wilderness executive room.
Day-03: in the morning drive to Nilgiri and Chimbuk cloud touches hills where tourists chance to see far reaching view of the series of hill stretches over the forested lands, in the afternoon return your drive to Bandarban on way brief visit Shailo propat waterfall stream and Buddhist golden Temple which is finest example of Buddhism in the heart of the ethnic people, at around 02:30 PM leave Bandarban for Chittagong catching late evening flight to Dhaka.
Price per person: 26,500 Taka if run for 6 person with child’s ( Dhaka – Chittagong – Dhaka by air )
Price per person: 21,900 Taka if run for 6 person with child’s ( Dhaka – Chittagong – Dhaka by train)
Price includes:
- Dhaka to Chittagong by US-Bangla morning flight or Dhaka to Chittagong by Sonar bangle express train AC chair,
- Chittagong to Dhaka by late evening flight tickets for 6 person,
- Air condition Hiace for 3 days ( 11 seated hiace reserved for you ),
- A boat trip on shangu river up to Rijuk waterfall,
- Accommodation in Venus resort or hillside resort for 1 night and Sairo resort for 1 night total 2 nights
- Experience local tour guide,
all inclusive private tour packages price in US$
| Day Tour Name
|
Duration | 1 person | 2 person | 3 person | 4 person | 5 person
|
6 person | |
| 7. | Bandarban – Bogalake – Mt. Keokradong by air & jeep | 4 D / 3 N | US$ 750 | US$ 540 | US$ 470 | US$ 405 | US$ 385 | 360 |
| 8. | Cox’s bazaar beach and Keokradong mountain trip | 7 D / 6 N | —– | US$ 550 | US$470 | US$ 430 | US$ 410 | US$ 380 |
| 9. | Boga lake and Mt. keokradong trekking by Ac bus and jeep | 3 D / 4 N | US$ 410 | US$ 270 | US$ 210 | US$ 180 | US$ 160 | US$ 150 |
| 10. | Bandarban – Bogalake and Mt. Keokradong by Ac bus | 4 D / 5 N | US$ 490 | US$ 320 | US$ 265 | US$ 230 | US$ 210 | US$ 190 |
| 11. | Bandarban hill tribes by air | 3 D / 2 N | US$ 690 | US$ 470 | US$ 400 | US$ 350 | US$ 340 | US$ 320 |
| 12. | Bandarban trip by train & car | 3 D / 3 N | US$ 680 | US$ 390 | US$ 365 | US$ 330 | US$ 305 | US$ 290 |
| 13. | Trip to Chittagong hill tracts – Rangamati & Bandarban Dhaka by Ac bus & Jeep | 3 D / 4 N | US$ 525 | US$ 330 | US$ 280 | US$ 265 | US$ 255 | US$ 230 |
| 14. | Trip to Chittagong hill tracts – Rangamati & Bandarban by Air + car & Jeep | 4 D / 3 N | US$ 750 | US$ 480 | US$ 440 | US$ 380 | US$ 350 | US$ 325 |
| 15. | Chittagong hill tracts – Rangamati trip by air & car | 3 D / 2 N | US$ 590 | US$ 540 | US$ 370 | US$ 330 | US$ 320 | US$ 300 |