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You’ve probably seen the photos. A long, narrow bridge swinging over a deep green lake, surrounded by hills. That’s the Rangamati Hanging Bridge, also known as the Tabalchhari Bridge. It’s one of the most visited spots in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and getting there is easier than you might think. Key Takeaways The bridge is […]
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Barkal is a remote upazila in Rangamati district, deep inside the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Most travellers reach it by boat from Rangamati town, and the journey itself is the main reason to go. The route cuts through Kaptai Lake, past forested hills, small settlements, and quiet stretches of water that feel far from the rest […]
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Rangamati, the heart of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, sits beside the vast Kaptai Lake. Getting there takes planning, but the journey is part of the experience. Most travellers start from Dhaka, and the most practical way is by bus to Chattogram, then a local bus or private car to Rangamati. The total journey takes around […]
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Kaptai Lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh, created in the 1960s when the Karnaphuli River was dammed for hydroelectric power. It sits in the Rangamati Hill District, about 60 kilometres east of Chattogram. For anyone heading to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, this lake is often the first stop. The water spreads across more […]
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