The sky of Chittagong Hill Tracts is as captivating as ever. The raft of a bunch of white clouds more than doubles the beauty of the blue sky. The sun's rays scattering through the gaps of the clouds scattered in the bosom of the blue sky are signaling a new time. As I crossed Kaptai Lake in Rangamati, a glimpse of sun-clouds and the murmur of water made me fall asleep in the lap of nature.
A one-day trip to any part of Bangladesh is possible, if you are on the list of firm-believers. The lion's share of the beauty of the tourist city can be realized with a thrill in a blink of an eye. According to the calculations of the earth, 3 percent is water and 1 percent is land. A 5 hour trek to Kaptai Lake made me think, Rangamati is 3.5 percent water and the rest is land. Rangamati is the largest district in Bangladesh in terms of area on the map. So beauty is hidden in the alleys of this district. Rangamati is mainly for those who are addicted to natural beauty.
It is possible to reach Rangamati from Chittagong Oxygen Junction with a ticket of only 120 rupees. Rangamatigami hill bus will provide you good enough service, it would not be wrong to say the desired service. It is possible to reach Rangamati in less than two hours if you leave very early in the morning. It took us less than two hours. The terrifying sight of all the horrible twists and turns on the bus on the winding mountain road will terrify you. But the thrill will be hidden in the midst of this panic! Happiness in the midst of this panic. No matter where you go! Rangamati's reserve market or the old bus stand can be reached in one place. We got off at the old bus stand.
Picture of Kaptai Lake;
Rangamati is a quiet town arranged in a neat and tidy style. There are no more people. As far as the eye can see, just silence and silence. The call of the birds is also very clear, it reaches the ears here. Simplicity was seen in the eyes of the people of Rangamati. From Rangamati old bus stand our next destination is Tabalchhari Ghat. Our trawler is fixed there. CNG fare from the old bus stand to Tabalchhari is only 10 rupees per person. Our journey from Tabalchhari Ghat will start on the Kaptai Lake surrounded by mountains. Traveler Gafur Bhai is already waiting for us there.
After reaching Tabalchhari Ghat, I was very surprised to see Gafur's brother. In abhaman bangla we mean a soldier who walks towards the shore with all his strength, wrapping a towel around his head or waist. But Gafur's brother is completely different. Gafur bhai is just the opposite of what we mean by abhaman bangla majhi. Thinking of him as a 'trawler pilot' seemed more appropriate to me. I hope my other six travel companions will agree with my comment.
Panic will start to work in you before the main tour starts on any trip, especially when you yourself are in the role of the organizer of this trip. Within 8-10 minutes of leaving the trawler from Tabalchhari Ghat, we started earning money every minute for its natural beauty.
Lake Kaptai, which changes color from time to time;
It will be very difficult to fully comprehend the beauty of Kaptai Lake or the thrilling moments of traveling by trawler. Kaptai Lake has changed its form many times on the way to Shubhlong. Sometimes it merges with the color of the sky and becomes monotonous. Ever or ever the surrounding mountains have turned green in color. As we crossed the densely populated area at the foot of the hill on the shores of the lake, the water became cloudy again and took us back to the rural environment. The slower the trawler moves, the more your interest will continue to grow. Only seven people in the huge trawler. We were enjoying the serene atmosphere of the sprawling Kaptai Lake. Mobile cameras were always on to preserve memories.
After traveling for about a couple of hours, we reached the big Shubhlong spring. After buying a ticket for 15 rupees per person and entering, our first idea was, "Shubhlong is really very long". After a long journey from above, the water of Shubhalang came down and fell. At risk, people reach the top of the fountain. It is almost impossible to get the real pleasure of travel without taking risks. According to my previous experience with the fountain, Shuvlong is a somewhat exceptional fountain. Although it flows from a great distance, a long path in the middle of the stream descends without colliding with the rocks. This little thing sets me apart from other fountains. The environment of Shuvlong is a bit like Himchhari in Cox's Bazar. Here too you have to go up some stairs. However, it is much more limited than Himachari.
Shubhlong is really very long!
I was spending time in the big fountain in Shubhlong and on the way to the small fountain I was spending time in story telling. I breathed a sigh of relief again and again, thinking that even on Friday, the pressure of the people was quite low. The joy of traveling in crowds of more people becomes the ground. After reaching the small Shubhlong spring, the congestion of the place has created some obstacles for the early enjoyment. After some time, I settled down in a small well. The icy water of Chhota Shubhlong has served as an antidote for physical and mental exhaustion for me, so I did not want to leave Chhota Shubhlong.
The midday sun has slowly begun to heel. So our journey is to Tainnabi Restaurant located in the heart of the hill. Although it is a hotel for Bengalis, it has been named in honor of the hills. The traditional lunch of Rangamati will provide peace of mind at the first sight. The rules of serving food, the glamor, the royal feeling; You will also find the sweet scent of Kaptai Lake in the middle of the dal. It would not be wrong to call this lunch worth 270 rupees as a gift of happiness. Basically no adjective is enough to specialize this food. The traditional bamboo chicken of Rangamati is also a part of this dish. Thus, every moment you are forced to eat habudubu in love with Rangamati.
Both the service and the taste are regal!
During the trip to Kaptai Lake, the green scenery in the heart of the hill is very touching. Sometimes it may seem, the lower part of the hill is dark green, again it will seem that the upper part is yellowish green. It's basically a sun game. However, this game will force you to think again and again about the nature of Rangamati. Who is not interested in jumping on the water and swimming! However, for safety reasons, sailors or local administrations generally prohibit access to the lake water. Small portions of the lake are also rented for fish farming. Separate areas for fish farming have been skillfully arranged in small sections of the huge lake.
I was crossing the boundary of Polwell Park, measuring the vastness of the blue sky, with my head on the roof of the trawler and my legs spread. This beautiful place of Rangamati can be seen from the outside, one can imagine how tidy this park is. The most interesting place in the park is Love Point, where couples lock in as witnesses of love. Although Polwell Park is basically a resort, the culture of abhaman Bengal has also been highlighted here through the installation of various sculptures. The newlyweds spend their honeymoon with a cup of coffee on the veranda of the resort's small cottage on the shores of the lake.
The hanging bridge is one of the places where the Chittagong Hill Tracts is separated from the internet. For the most part, this is the only place where Rangamati is known to everyone. The entrance fee will be 30 taka. The fame of the hanging bridge is spread across the country. However, the suspension bridge is a bit behind compared to other places of interest in Rangamati. Here too, like Shubhalangya, one has to climb the stairs to reach the main place. The features of Himchhari that I mentioned are exactly the same here. The number of tourists on the hanging bridge is relatively high.
After climbing the stairs from the main place of the suspension bridge to the top, the view of the sky and Kaptai lake merging from the top of the hill will catch your eye. All the fatigue of travel will end there. Hanging Bridge is a great place for a family trip. Here mothers sit next to the children and swing on the cradle all the time. Customers flock to the small jewelry store. You can sit on the sofas made of cement and hang out while facing the beauty of the lake.
You have to end your trip here. Then you will get some extra leisure time. To alleviate the fatigue of the day, Jumpesh Adda must lie on the hillside of the hanging bridge, leaning on the emergency cement sofas. Bangladesh is called a riverine country; And Rangamati should be called a lake-like or lake-like district.
When traveling, you must be responsible or aware of the environment. Avoid throwing rubbish everywhere. Of course, your travel companions should also refrain from such activities. Love the tourist city, at the end of the day, the tourist city will give you its best. We also said goodbye to Gafur's brother there. We are fascinated by his hospitality. At the end of the day, the cost of our trawler was 1,500 rupees.
Scenic view of Kaptai Lake at the end of the hanging bridge;
After visiting the hanging bridge, it was our turn to return home. We reached the Chittagong-bound hillside counter in the forest form of Rangamati town by CNG. He rented CNG from the bridge for 120 rupees. The scenery of Rangamati was reverberating in my memory as I took a bus ticket the next evening and took a rest. In this way man is lost to nature again and again, human pride is defeated. Loss of human exhaustion, all mental fatigue and impurity is washed away. Sitting on the bus on the way to Chittagong was regrettable,
"Why didn't you have a chance to have fun on the roof of the trawler on Kaptai Lake?"
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I love nature, love Rangamati. This is soo beautiful. Thank you for sharing.