Chittagong Hill Tracts: Bandarban & Rangamati, 5 Days

Tour overview

Cloud-level viewpoints in Bandarban, the golden Buddhist temple and a day on Kaptai Lake — with permits for foreign visitors arranged for you.

• Sunrise above the clouds at Nilgiri
• Buddha Dhatu Jadi, the Golden Temple of Bandarban
• A private boat on Kaptai Lake and Rangamati's hanging bridge
• Indigenous culture of the hill peoples, visited respectfully
• Permits for foreign visitors arranged in advance

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1 · Chattogram to Bandarban

   Fly from Dhaka to Chattogram and drive into the hills (about three hours) to Bandarban.

   Bandarban Dinner

2. 2

   Day 2 · Nilgiri and the Golden Temple

   Drive up to Nilgiri for wide views over the hills, then visit the Buddha Dhatu Jadi temple on the way back.

   Bandarban Breakfast, lunch

3. 3

   Day 3 · To Rangamati

   Drive to Rangamati on the shores of Kaptai Lake and settle into your lakeside stay.

   Rangamati Breakfast

4. 4

   Day 4 · Kaptai Lake

   A full day by private boat: the hanging bridge, Rajban Vihara monastery, island cafés and Shuvolong's waterfall (strongest after the rains).

   Rangamati Breakfast, lunch

5. 5

   Day 5 · Back to Chattogram

   Drive to Chattogram for your flight to Dhaka.

   Breakfast