Kaptai Lake, BangladeshA boat going across Kaptai Lake in Rangamati, Bangladesh
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Rangamati is a popular tourist destination in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the eastern part of Bangladesh. Located 77 km from Chittagong, Rangamati is blessed with picturesque sceneries of the mountains and lakes.

The town of Rangamati is situated on the western bank of beautiful Kaptai Lake, a man-made lake that was created by the construction of the Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River in 1956.

Due to its proximity to Myanmar, Rangamati has a good number of Burmese temples and monasteries. There are also scenic spots and waterfalls to visit, among them the Shubhalang Waterfall.

Shuvolong Waterfall, BangladeshShuvolong Waterfall in Rangamati, Bangladesh
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How to go to Rangamati

You can get a bus to Rangamati from Chittagong. There are also a few buses from Dhaka.

Places of Interest in Rangamati

  1. Chakma King's Palace
    Residence of the former ruler of the area.

  2. Kaptai Lake
    Visible from most parts of the town, this lake offers scenic sights of with the surrounding hills.

  3. Tribal Museum
    Museum established in 1978 to showcase the culture of the hill tribes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts Region.

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