The three hill districts of Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari offer dazzling beautiful spots where nature has been least disturbed. The scenic spots there offer an oasis of calm and tranquility to the tourist. Various tribes, who are still very simple and hospitable, inhabit these areas.

Rangamati, located 77 km. away from Chittagong, is a favourite holiday resort because of its beautiful landscape, lake, numerous colourful tribes, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery, tribal museum and so on. For tourists the attractions are fishing, speedboat cruising, water skiing, bathing and much more. It is a rare spot for ecotourism. The township is located on the western bank of Kaptai Lake.

Tribal Museum

The only Tribal Cultural Museum in the Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and run by the Tribal Cultural Institute which preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socioeconomic, cultural and historical traditions. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms and ammunition, coins, statues made of gold, bronze and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life etc.

Open Saturday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Friday and Public holidays.

The lake

The Kaptai Lake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. Parjatan and private operators offer a number of cruises on mechanised boats to various scenic spots like Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Marishya, Mainimukh, Kaptai, peda-ting-ting and other areas.

Kaptai: The lake town

A pleasant and picturesque drive of 64 km. from Chittagong brings you to a huge expanse of emerald and blue water ringed by tropical forests. It is the famous man-made Kaptai Lake (680 sq. km.). From Kaptai along the Chittagong road, lies the ancient Chit Morang Buddhist temple having beautiful Buddhist statues.

Bandarban, the district headquarters of the Bandarban Hill District, is situated ninety-two km. from Chittagong. Bandarban is hometown of the Bhomang chief who is the head of the Mogh tribe. The simple and hospitable Moghs are of Myanmar origin and Buddhists by religion, jovial and carefree by nature. Bandarban is also the home of the Murangs who are famous for their music and dances. Several other tribes of great interest live in the remote areas of the district. The highest peak of Bangladesh-Tahjin dong (4632 ft)-is located in the Bandarban district.

It is the district headquarters of Khagrachhari hill district, 112 km. from Chittagong. It offers an idyllic atmosphere with thinly spreadthatched huts amidst luxuriant forests.