Remakri Waterfall
Type: Waterfall
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Remakri Waterfall is located in Thanchi Upazila of Bandarban.
Travel from Bandarban to Thanchi: After reaching Bandarban you have to go to Thanchi upazila by bus from Bandarban. To reach Amaikum waterfall you have to make a trip from Bandarban to thanchi by “ChanderGari” (public jeep) or a private vehicle. The distance between Bandarban to Thanchi is about 79 km.
Way to go Amiakum-Route: Bandorban>thanchi>Bording para>Simplampi para >Thandiy para >Bollong Para > sat bahikum>Nakiongmuk>Amiakum waterfall
Travel from Thanchi to Remakri: You need to hire a Tour guide.You must enter your full name, address and contact number at the Army camp of Remakri, Bandarban before hiring a tour guide. There is a tour guide committee and that tour guide committee will select an experienced tour guide for you. This tour guide will stay for 2 days with you during the journey to reach the particular tour spot till you come back to Remakri. For the first day the tour guide will charge 600/= Taka (BDT) and for the second day onwards the tour guide will charge 500/= Taka (BDT) for each day (exclude his food and accommodation). You need to hire a Boat for the adventurous journey of Thanchi to Remakri.
How to go
You have to hire an engine boat to reach Remakri from Thanchi, because there is no rowing or paddle boat there. Boat fare is around 4000-4500/Taka- for an up-down journey but the boatmen may ask for more. So you should bargain with them. Boat journey will take around 4(four) hours to travel from Thanchi to Remakri.This journey is very challenging and tough, especially if you are scared of water and high tide.
In rainy season the tides of Sangu River are very heavy and it is extremely dangerous journey especially at the place of “BoroPathor”. In the area of BoroPathor there are big rocks scattered in the Sangu River and strong tides are there in the Sangu River as well. But the sceneries of both sides of Sangu River are spectacular.
How To Reach: Bandarban District
Dhaka and Bandarban are linked by road. There are direct bus services available from Dhaka to reach Bandarban.
Some of the bus services are listed below for your assistance:
1. S Alam services Ltd
Contact: 0341-62902
2. Shyamoli Paribahan
Contact: 0443-449934
3. Saudia Paribahan
Arambag, Contact: +88-02-7102465
Gabtoli, Contact: +88-02-8018445
There are no direct flight services available from Dhaka to Bandarban. However, you can travel to Chittagong by air and then take a bus or private car to reach Bandarban. Bangladesh Biman, United Airways, Regent Airways and Novo Air, all provide flight services to Chittagong.
Where to Stay
1. Hillside Resort
Address: Chimbuk road, Bandarban
Contact: 01730 045083, 02-988 6983
2. Hotel Greenhill
Address: Main Road, Bandarban-4600
Contact: +88 01856699910, +88 01856699911
3. Hotel Purabi
Address: V.I.P. Road, Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban
Contact: 01823-346383, 0361-62531
4. Hotel Paharika
Address: Main Road, Bandarban
Contact: 62155
5. (Resident)
Address: It is located in the South-West of Thanchi Bazar in Thanchi Sadar Upazila
Contact: 01819537753, 01818100435
6. Upazila Rest House
Owner/Manager: Mr. Kalhacing Marma, Chairman, Upazila Parisad
Address: Thanchi Bazar (close to the mosque), Thanchi Sadar Upazila
Things to do
- View the stones in BoroPathor Area.
- Take pictures for collection.
Eating Facilities
You should take lunch at Remakri. There are some good restaurants in Remakri and lunch may cost around BDT 120 Taka per person
Travel Tips
On the way of Nafakhum, Remakri and Amiakhumk you also visit some other places such as Cighongjiri at Thanchi Sadar, Tindu Bazar, BoroPathor, Naikkiong Lake, Naikkiong waterfall.
