Kodala Tea Estate Chittagong

Kodala Tea Estate established in 1894 is one of the first and leading tea estates in Bangladesh. This traditional Kodala tea garden is located in Kodala Union, 10 km away from Rangunia Sadar Upazila of Chittagong district , rich in green hills and natural paradise . Lusai's daughter Karnaphuli spread the sweetness of form along the side of the tea garden. The activities of the tea workers, the chirping of the birds and the British-era bungalows, etc., seem to repeat an event from 100 years ago.

After independence, the ownership of these tea estates was transferred through leases at various times. Finally, on October 7, 2004, BRACK officially leased the Kodala tea plantation under the Bangladesh Tea Board under the Ministry of Commerce. Currently, Kodala tea garden ranks third in terms of value and income among the total 162 tea gardens in Bangladesh. Not only tea production, this tea garden has already gained popularity as a sightseeing spot. Hundreds of tourists flock here every day to admire the beauty of Kodala tea garden.

Kodala tea garden is about 40 kilometers from Chittagong's Bahaddarhat bus terminal via Chandraghona Lichubagan. By bus plying on Chittagong-Kaptai Road, you can get off at Chandraghona Lichubagan or Sarafbhata godown area and take CNG or autorickshaw to go to Kodala tea plantation which is 5 km away.

Dhaka to Chittagong: Chittagong can be reached from Dhaka by road, rail and air. From Dhaka Sayedabad Bus Terminal Saudia, Unique, TR Travels, Green Line, Hanif Enterprise, Shyamoli, Sohag, S. AC-Non AC buses of various transports like Alam, Modern Line etc leave for Chittagong. Depending on the class, the bus fares range from Tk 650 to Tk 2000 per seat.

If you want to travel to Chittagong by train from Dhaka, you can travel by Tourist Express, Cox's Bazar Express, Sonar Bangla, Suborn Express, Turna-Nishitha, Mahanagar Prabhati/Godhuli, Chittagong Mail from Kamalapur or Airport Railway Station. Besides, several airlines operate direct flights from Dhaka to Chittagong.

Chandraghona Lichubagan area of ​​Rangunia Upazila has several residential hotels for overnight stay. You will find numerous residential hotels of different quality in Chittagong city. Check out a few hotels to pick a hotel as per your preference and budget. Paramount, Hotel Avakash, Hotel Lord's Inn, Hotel Asian SR, Hotel Landmark etc. can stay overnight in hotels between 800 and 2000 taka.

Some local food hotels and restaurants in Chandraghona Lichubagan area have affordable prices. Chittagong city also has popular restaurants such as Barcode Cafe, Milenge Restaurant, Greedy Guts, Cafe 88, Seven Days, Dhaba, Handi Naam, Golf Garden Restaurant, Coastal Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge, Bonanza Port Restaurant etc.

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