Hanging Bridge Rangamati

Rangamati district has a special importance for the tourist lovers . Rangamati has several tourist centers to attract tourists. Among them, the 335 feet long suspension bridge built over the Kaptai Lake is notable. All the tourists visiting Rangamati come to see the hanging bridge which is known as the 'Symbol of Rangamati' . This colorful hanging bridge connects the mountains on two separate banks of Kaptai Lake. Standing on this bridge one can observe the beautiful view of Kaptai Lake. On the hill on one side of the bridge there are swings, sleepers etc. for the amusement of children. Engine-driven boats under the bridge are available for hire at Tk 200 to Tk 300 per hour for a trip to the lake. The tourism corporation has to pay a fee of Tk 20 per person to enter the hanging bridge.

You can visit the Hanging Bridge at any time of the year. However, when it rains heavily during the monsoon, water often rises on the hanging bridge. Do not go over the suspension bridge at that time. So, if you go in monsoon, you will find out in advance. Tourists usually visit the suspension bridge before winter and during winter. If you go to Rangamati, not only the suspension bridge, there are other places to visit in the vicinity which you can visit together in the same day. If you reserve a trawler for the whole day, you can visit the hanging bridge, Shublong Jharna, Rajvan Vihar, lake tour and some other places of interest. Plan and reserve the trawler/boat accordingly.

There are numerous bus counters from Dhaka to Rangamati at Fakirapool Mor, Abdullahpur and Saidabad in Dhaka. These buses usually leave Dhaka for Rangamati between 8am to 9am and 8.30pm to 11pm. Dhaka to Rangamati AC bus fare is 1200 to 1800 taka per seat. Besides, the fare of all non-AC buses is between Tk 850 and Tk 900.

From Chittagong various local and gatelock/direct buses to Rangamati are available from Oxygen junction of Chittagong city. Should take gatelock or direct bus even though the fare is a bit high. You can get direct bus from Chittagong to Rangamati within Tk 150. You can also get a bus to Rangamati from Chittagong's Bahaddarhat bus terminal.

You can go directly to the suspension bridge by autorickshaw or CNG from Rangamati town. CNG fare from Tabalchari to hanging bridge is 50 to 60 taka. And the CNG fare from Banrupa in Rangamati is Tk 120.

Rangamati has various quality guest houses and residential hotels. Try to fix hotels near the lake in Old Bus Stand and Reserve Bazar area of ​​Rangamati town. Then you can enjoy the atmosphere and calm air of Kaptai Lake from the hotel. Besides, you can join boarding to stay at low cost. Although the cost of staying in the boarding houses is low, their condition is not very good. Name of some notable residential hotels:

Hotel Green Castle: The non-AC single bed, double bed and triple bed rooms in this hotel located in Reserve Bazar are Tk 800, Tk 1000 and Tk 1200 respectively. You will get AC double bed room for 1600 taka and AC triple bed room for 2000 taka. Contact: 01726-511532 , 01815-459146

Tourist Motel: Located next to the Rangamati Hanging Bridge, you have to pay Tk 1000-1200 for a non-AC double bed room in this hotel. And you will get AC double bed for 1500-1800 taka. Contact: 0351-63126

Rangdhanu Guest House: Renting a family bed or a couple bed in this guest house will cost 650 and 500 taka respectively. Contact: 01816-712622 , 01712-392430

Hotel Sufiya: Fisari Ghat, Kanthaltali. Contact: 01553-409149

Hotel Al-Moba: New Bus Station, Reserve Bazaar. Contact: 01811-911158

Read the Rangamati Hotels & Resorts Guide for information on all the popular hotels, resorts and rest houses in Rangamati district .

Rangamati has numerous food restaurants of various quality. You can have your daily meal at any restaurant you can afford. You will get all local traditional food in the restaurant. Don't forget to taste these different flavors.

Apart from this, Rangamati District has many other interesting and sightseeing places: Shublong Jharna, Kaptai Lake, Sheikh Russell Aviary and Eco Park, Tribal Museum, Jhum Restaurant, Tuktuk Eco Village, Chitmaram Village and Tower, Yamchuk, Raikshyong Pond, Nirbanpur Forest Conservation Centre, Rajban Vihar. , Traditional Chakma Rajbari, Peda Ting Ting, Tribal Textile Market, Navy Picnic Spot, Rajasthani Hanging Bridge, Furmon Hills, Sajek Valley, Aryapur Dharmojjbal Ban Vihar, Doluchari Jetvan Vihar, Betbunia Geosatellite Center, Kattali Bill and Na-Kaba Rhyma fountains etc.