How to go
This is a very easy trail and requires around 30 minutes of trekking. First of all you have to come at the Chhoto Komoldoho Bazar of Mirsarai. If you are coming from Dhaka (to Chittagong), then you can ask your bus driver to drop you near the Chhoto Komoldoho Bazar. The GPS coordinate of your dropping point will be (22°42’19.36″N, 91°36’46.03″E).
From there you can take a CNG driven vehicle to drop you near the bottom of the hill. I don’t know the exact name of that place. But the GPS coordinate is (22°42’17.41″N, 91°37’33.61″E).
After that you have to start walking through the hilly trail. It’s a very easy trail and will require maximum 30 minutes to reach there. GPS coordinate of the Horinmara Kundo Waterfall is (22°42’46.28″N, 91°37’50.54″E).
From there it’s around 5-10 minutes of walking distance. The GPS coordinate of the waterfall is (22°42’42.12″N, 91°37’51.44″E). And the GPS coordinate of the unknown waterfall is (22°42’40.10″N, 91°37’51.70″E).
How To Reach: Chittagong District
Dhaka and Chittagong are linked by road. You can take a bus from Dhaka to reach the district of Chittagong. Some of the bus services are listed below for our assistance.
1. Saudia Paribahan
Arambag, Phone: +88-02-7102465
Gabtoli, Phone: +88-02-8018445
Kalabagan, Phone: +88-02-9124792
2. S Alam
Contact: +880 31 636997, 611426
3. Hanif Enterprise
Panthpath: 0173-402670
Dhaka and Chittagong are linked by air. Some of the airlines with flights available from Dhaka to Chittagong are listed below for your assistance.
1. United Airways
Contact: 09606445566, +880 2 8932338,+880 2 8931712
2. Bangladesh Biman
Contact:+88-02-8901600, +88-02-8901730-44
3. Novo Air
Contact: 13603
4. Regent Airways
Contact: 028953003 or 16238
Where to Stay
There are many hotels available in Chittagong. Some of them have been mentioned below for your help.
1. Hotel Golden Inn
Address: 336 Station Rd Chittagong
Contact: 611 004
2. Asian SR Hotel
Address: 291 Station Rd Chittagong
Contact: 031-2850346-8, 01711-889555
3. Hotel Park
Address: 627, DT road, Kadamtoli Chittagong
Contact: 01819-388011
4. Hotel Landmark
Address: 3072, Sheikh Mujhibar Road, Agrabad, Chittagong
Contact: 031-813598/727299
5. Hotel Dream International Ltd
Station Road, Chittagong, Bangladesh
01829-440044
6. Hotel Azad
Enayet Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh
7. Hotel Mishka
Station Road, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh
8. Motel Shaikat
Station Road, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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Pang Thu Mai Village is a bordering village. It is located in Gowainghat district. This village looks fabulous under the hills of Indian state of Meghalaya. Many hills and waterfalls from Meghalaya form the river Peain. The land for agricultural works is very large inside the village. The Barahill falls is located actually in between Bangladesh-India border. The waterfall belongs to India and the lake belongs to Bangladesh. The atmosphere of this place is electric. You can see the range of Meghalaya hills with thick green vegetation. It is indeed a unique destination for tourists of all tiers.
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[post_content] => Sijuk Waterfall 1 is located in Rangamati District, but if you decide to have a trip to Sijuk Waterfall (সিজুক ঝরনা), you can form a group comprises couple of ebullient members from Khagrachhari. You may expect poor road condition and other hectic factors. If you start your journey after a quick breakfast from Khagrachhari town, you can start for Dighinala (দীঘিনালা) by using CNG auto rickshaw. It actually costs 500 taka, but you can bargain to manage at best 450 taka.
It would be advisable to contact a tour guide for directions. During the journey, you can enjoy the exquisite beauty beside the road from the vehicle. If you start your journey at 8:00 am, then you can expect to reach Dighinala at 10:00 am morning.
We can reach Nondoram (নন্দরাম) village by 11:00 at morning through bike. The village is beside the river Kasalong (কাসালং). This village is actually located at the Sajek union of Rangamati (সাজেক, রাঙামাটি). Before this village, an Army camp is located on the way. Travelers must entry their names to that camp. You can have tea in that village and then start your trekking again through the hillocks of Rangamati.
Some tribal people pronounce Sijuk canal as Shishuk khal (শিশুক খাল). The canal is formed after joining two mighty streams. The two waterfalls are located at those two streams. You can explore the left side stream first (furthest) and the right side (nearest) stream later.
The level of the water depends on the season, but you can expect to face around an average height of 3-4 ft. But at some points the water level is near 6 ft. Also the canal is totally covered with dark forest.
As the depth of the water is very high, the flow of the water is less. Lot of rotten leafs are available on the water. At some places, the mud under the water produce gasses with bad odors with bubbles when pressed by feet.
The more you progress, the more you welcome the Hati Poka (হাতি পোকা).Those microscopic insect bite can cause lots of pain. Wasps and scary looking mosquitoes are there too. To add these misery, you may find some leafs stinging. A soft brushing those leafs with arms cause you inflammation.
After passing through such hideous, you may finally reach near to the waterfall. We can hear the roaring sound of the waterfall but may not see that. That portion of the Jhiri (ঝিরি) is covered with large rocks. All of the rocks are covered with mosses and ferns. Those are the best hideout for snakes and other reptiles. Also crossing those stones are not easy.
After jumping and bumping through rocks, you can finally reach in front of the Sijuk waterfall. It is having mighty water flow. Shorter and mightier than other one.
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Zingsiam Saitar is one of the wonderful waterfalls at Ruma Upazila in Bandarban. The unique feature of Zingsiam Saitar is when the water of Zingsiam Saitar fall down, it divides in three different path and then the view of this waterfall looking very nice. Near the Zingsiam Saitar waterfall there has developed a Bawm community. This tribal people use Zingsiam Saitar’s water for their everyday work. The availability of water makes life possible in the remote area like Bandarban.
Zingsiam saitar is located near Rumana Para at Ruma upazilla in Bandarban. There are some waterfalls situated in Ruma upazilla such as Jadipai waterfall, Rijuk Jhorna etc. When you travel Rumana para traveler will see three different waterfalls in a short distance. At Rumanapara a local guide is essential to reach at the three waterfalls. Tribal guide will be better than the Bengali guide. The standard payment of a guide is Tk. 600 for first day.
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বান্দরবান জেলার রুমা উপজেলার অন্যতম আকর্ষণীয় ঝর্ণা হলো জিংসিয়াম সাইতার। জিংসিয়াম সাইতারের বিশেষ বৈশিষ্ট্য হল এই ঝর্ণা দিয়ে পানি পরার সময় তিনভাগে ভাগ হয়ে যায় যা এক কথায় নয়নাভিরাম। এই ঝর্ণার কাছেই বাস করে আদিবাসী বাওম সম্প্রদায় যারা নিত্যদিনের কাজে জিংসিয়াম সাইতারের পানি ব্যবহার করে। এই ঝর্ণার পানি বান্দরবানের মত দুর্গম এলাকায় বাওম সম্প্রদায়ের জীবনধারন সহজ করেছে।
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Faipi Waterfall is another waterfall of Bandarban situated in Thaikang Para. Traveler may go Falpi waterfall by using several route. From Thanchi or from Ruma Upazila a traveler may travel to Faipi waterfall.
To go to Faipi waterfall a traveler has to go Bandarban first. Then he can go there by using some different route. There are many bus services among the districts of Bangladesh to reach Bandarban. Dhaka to Bandarban it may cost around 550/- Taka (BDT) to the travelers if they travel by any non-ac bus service. The travel buses usually start at night. The bus service providers may offer new schedule as well. It can be around 7-7.5 hour’s journey to go Dhaka to Bandarban.
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