Rangamati walking tour & city guide
A town on a vast mountain lake.
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Rangamati, in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, sits on the shores of Kaptai Lake, a huge man-made lake surrounded by green hills and home to indigenous Chakma communities.
Kaptai Lake
Boats cross the lake to islands, waterfalls like Shuvolong and floating markets. The Hanging Bridge is the town's landmark.
Culture
The Chakma people, who are Buddhist, weave colorful textiles. The Rajban Vihara is an important Buddhist monastery.
A day in Rangamati
Hire a boat for the day to explore Kaptai Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in South Asia, created in the 1960s when a dam flooded the valley. The boat passes forested hills and islands, stops at the Shuvolong waterfall, which is fullest during the monsoon, and visits floating markets and island restaurants. Back in town, walk across the Hanging Bridge and visit the Rajban Vihara, a Buddhist monastery where monks welcome visitors. Chakma weavers sell colorful handwoven textiles in the local markets.
Top sights in Rangamati
- 1
Kaptai Lake
A huge lake among hills.
- 2
Hanging Bridge
A suspension bridge.
- 3
Shuvolong Waterfall
A waterfall by boat.
- 4
Rajban Vihara
A Buddhist monastery.
- 5
Tribal Cultural Museum
Hill tribe heritage.
Food markets & where to eat in Rangamati
Lakeside
Fish restaurants.
Tribal market
Local produce and textiles.
Town center
Local eateries.
Food to try in Rangamati
Bamboo chicken
Chicken cooked in bamboo.
Lake fish
Fresh from Kaptai.
Jackfruit
In season.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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