Bandarban district is a district of Bangladesh. It belongs to Chittagong division. Inside Bangladesh, Bandarban is bounded on the south-west by Cox's Bazar, on the north-west by Chittagong, on the north by Rangamati, and on the east by the Chinese province of Myanmar and Arakan.
Bandarban is one of the three hill districts of Bangladesh and is the least populated place in Bangladesh. The highest peak in Bangladesh is Saka Huffong (1052 m). Keokradong (63 m), the second largest mountain in the country, and the highest canal, Raikhiang, are located in the district.
How to get there?
Airways
There is no direct flight from Dhaka to Bandarban. First you can go from Dhaka to Chittagong and from there you can go to Bandarban by Purabi or Purbani bus. Multiple flights of United Airways operate daily on Dhaka-Chittagong route.
The easiest way to get to Bandarban is by bus. It usually takes 6-10 hours to reach Bandarban by bus from Dhaka. It is possible to go to Bandarban by own transport system or by renting a car. Besides, you can go to Chittagong by train from Dhaka and Bandarban by bus from there. Bandarban can also be reached from Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Cox's Bazar.
There are two direct non-AC buses named Purabi and Purbani from Bahaddarhat terminal which leave for Bandarban after 1 hour. Rent - 90 rupees per person. The buses ply on the Chittagong-Bandarban-Chittagong route every hour from 6 am to 6 pm.
The road connections here are Chimbuk - Ruma, Bandarban - Roangchhari - Ruma, Aziznagar - Ghazalia - Lama, Khanhat - Dhopachhari - Bandarban, Bandarban - Chimbuk - Thanchi - Alikadam - Baishari - Ghundhum and Chimbuk - Tankabati -.
There is no direct Bandarban rail link from Dhaka. From Dhaka, first to Chittagong, then from there to Purabi or Pubarni by direct bus to Bandarban.
Waterways
There is no inter-district naval communication here.
Places of interest
There are several hotels, resorts and cottages to stay in Bandarban. Hotels and resorts are located in and around Bandarban city. Hotels and resorts in Bandarban include:
Hotel Hill View: Next to the bus stand in Bandarban city. The rent is 800 to 2500 rupees.
Hotel Hilton: Near the bus stand in Bandarban city. Rent 800 to 3000 rupees.
Hotel Plaza: 5 minutes walk from the bus stand. Rent 800 to 3000 rupees.
River View: The hotel is located on the banks of the Sangu River in the city. Rent 800 to 2000 rupees.
Tourist Motel: Located next to hills and lakes. Located in Meghla, 4 km from the city. Rent from 1200 to 2500 rupees.