KEOKRADONG
(The Beauty of Bangladesh)
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| Beauty of Keokradong |
Keokradong is located in Ramu Upazila of Bandarban district. At about 986 meters (3235 feet) high, it was once considered the highest mountain in the country, but according to the modern method, it is currently the fifth largest mountain. The name Kekrudong came from the native indigenous language- Marma. Kaikradong means the Tallest Rock Mountain in Marma.
At present, the highest peak of Bangladesh is Saka Haphong or Mowdok Taung. If you get to the top of Keokradong, the hill clouds will shake you with the charming attraction. Keokadong’s peak seems to smoky from the distance. It is covered with a white cloud. Due to the deep wind, sometimes it is tough to stand on the hilltop. Rain, wind, and clouds have no time to come to the side of the Keokradong.
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| Nature of Keokradong |
Tips for Traveling Keokradong:
2. When trekking, keep the backpack as easy as you can carry it easily.
3. There is no electricity in Boga Lake and Keokradong. Hopefully, there are solar power systems, but you should take Power Bank for charging the electronic devices.
4. Keep enough water when trekking. When the water is finished, fill the bottle from Jhiri.
5. Keep some packet of Saline and Glucose.
6. In Keokradong, you will face network problems except for Robi and Teletalk.
7. When bathing in Boga Lake, be careful, it is very deep.
8. Indigenous people are very simple, helpful, and honest. Do not do anything that goes against them.
9. Remember that it is hilly areas, so the road is not straight.
10. You must have to take permission from Ruma Bazar Army Camp. Similarly, you have to report on Boga Lake and Keokradong Army Camp.
Where to Stay
1. Hillside Resort
Address: Chimbuk road, Bandarban
Contact: 01730 045083, 02-988 6983
2. Hotel Greenhill
Address: Main Road, Bandarban-4600
Contact: +88 01856699910, +88 01856699911
3. Hotel Purabi
Address: V.I.P. Road, Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban
Contact: 01823-346383, 0361-62531
4. Hotel Paharika
Address: Main Road, Bandarban
Contact: 62155
5. (Resident)
Address: It is located in the South-West of Thanchi Bazar in Thanchi Sadar
Upazila
Contact: 01819537753, 01818100435
6. Upazila Rest House
Owner/Manager: Mr. Kalhacing Marma, Chairman, Upazila Parisad
Address: Thanchi Bazar (close to the mosque), Thanchi Sadar Upazila
Eating Facilities
You have to manage your own food, drinks and other stuffs from local tribal communities.
Travel Tips
You need to hire a tour guide from Ruma. There is no mobile network, no restaurant and also no proper road communication. Remember that, this journey is a bit hard. You should always carry water and first aid box with you.
There are some residential hotels in Ruma Bazar, so you have to confirm hotel reservation before going to Ruma, otherwise you will have no alternative way to pass the night. If you are fortunate you can get a tribal house to pass the night.
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