Chhoto Darogar Hat Waterfall
Type: Waterfall
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
This waterfall is known as Chhoto Darogar Hat Waterfall (ছোট দারোগার হাট ঝরনা), also known as Shohosro Dhara Waterfall-2 (সহস্র ধারা ঝরনা-২) as an irrigation project (the same name) was built using the water from the falls. Shohosro Dhara Waterfall-1 (সহস্র ধারা ঝরনা-১) is located inside the Sitakunda সীতাকুন্ড) Echo Park.
It is very easy village path for trekking and having lot of trees at both sides for the shades. It is around half an hour of walking to reach near a water dam named Shohosro Dhara (সহস্র ধারা) Irrigation Project. It uses to barrier the water from the waterfall.
The waterfall was very near from the irrigation project dam. You may not find the path to visit the top of the waterfall. You may find a view of another waterfall from that road and according to the local people, it may be very tough to access.
It is basically a tall but slim waterfall having very less amount of water during any season. It use to have water in a large amount (but not violent) only during the rainy days. As soon as the rain is gone, the waterfall starts to get less flow of water.
How to go
Shohosro Dhara Waterfall-2 is a very easy to access waterfall from Bangladesh. Hardly a trekking of less than an hour requires to reach at the bottom of the waterfall. Also, it doesn’t require to climb any hills or mountains those use to suck strength from the leg muscles.
1) First come to the Chhoto Darogar Hat of Sitakunda Upazila of Chittagong district. GPS Coordinate of the place is (22°39’34.37″N, 91°38’8.14″E). You can come here by CNG driven vehicle or local bus services.
2) Start trekking directly from here, or hire any CNG to drop you as much as possible near to the waterfall (its few minutes after crossing the rail line). Or, use your CNG at step (1) to drop you as much as that can.
3) After the dropping zone, start walking towards the waterfall. It’s only a single road to walk. If you face any doubt, ask local people for the assistance. The GPS Coordinate of the Shohosro Dhara Waterfall-2 is (22°40’23.85″N, 91°39’32.43″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
Eating Facilities
Referred to where to eat in Chittagong, click here
