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Voykit pocket guide · Bangladesh
Khagrachhari
খাগড়াছড়ি
Half a day to a full day: enough for the Alutila cave, Sapchari waterfall and Mong Rajbari, then move on to Rangamati or Sajek Valley.
Khagrachhari is the gateway to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a quiet town of three rivers and forested hills. Most travellers stop for the Alutila cave and Sapchari waterfall, then continue to Rangamati or Sajek Valley. The town itself has a handful of sights and a few budget hotels.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Local name
- খাগড়াছড়ি
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BDT
- Money
- BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ৳1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ৳2,500–4,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Fire and ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types C, D, G · 220 V · 50 Hz · Mixed sockets; universal adapter recommended.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.; Guide / driver: ৳500–1,000 a day.; Rickshaw: Round up.; Hotel porter: ৳50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus from Chattogram to Khagrachhari | ৳250–350 |
| CNG from town to Alutila Hill (one way) | ৳300–500 |
| Simple meal at a local restaurant | ৳100–200 |
| Tea at a stall | ৳10–20 |
| Hotel Jiran double (non-A/C) | ৳350–500 |
| Pajatan Motel double (A/C) | ৳1,500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGP · Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram
- About 2.5 h by road from Khagrachhari
Typical fares
- Chattogram → Khagrachhari by bus
- about ৳300, 2.5 h (check)
- CNG town → Alutila Hill
- about ৳400 one way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the town centre. For Alutila Hill (about 8 km (5 mi)) and Sapchari waterfall (about 12 km (7.5 mi)), hire a CNG (auto-rickshaw) or a local jeep; expect ৳500–1,000 round trip, depending on negotiation.Walking covers the town centre. For Alutila Hill (about 5 mi (8 km)) and Sapchari waterfall (about 7.5 mi (12 km)), hire a CNG (auto-rickshaw) or a local jeep; expect ৳500–1,000 round trip, depending on negotiation.
See and do
Known for
- Alutila Hill and cave
- Sapchari waterfall
- Mong Rajbari (palace)
- Chengi River
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rangamati | Bus or CNG, about 1.5 h | About 1.5 h |
| Sajek Valley | Jeep from Khagrachhari, about 2–3 h | About 2.5–3.5 h |
Sleep
- Town centre near the bus stand
- Budget hotels and the Pajatan Motel; walkable to restaurants and the main market.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | নমস্কারnomoskar |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| How much? | কত?koto? |
| Where is the toilet? | টয়লেট কোথায়?toilet kothay? |
| One tea, please | একটা চা দিনekta cha din |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalamu alaikum' with a nod; handshake between men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first
- Invitations: Accept tea; bring sweets when visiting a home; avoid: Refusing all food
- Hands: Right hand for eating and giving; avoid: Left hand for food
- Curiosity: Expect crowds and questions; smile and answer briefly; avoid: Taking offence at stares
- Mosques: Shoes off, head covered, visit outside prayer times; avoid: Walking in front of people praying
Scams and watch-outs
- Hill Tracts travel restrictions: foreign nationals need a permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs or a registered tour operator; check current rules before you go.
- No bus from Chattogram after about 6 pm.
- Roads can be rough; budget extra travel time.
- ATMs are limited; carry enough cash.
The town is safe, but Hill Tracts travel requires a permit for foreign nationals. Roads can be hazardous after dark; avoid night travel. Carry cash and a photocopy of your passport and visa.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khagrachhari yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Alutila Hill and cave
- Sapchari waterfall
- Mong Rajbari (palace)
- Chengi River
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Khagrachhari, revision 4581850 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4581850
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/khagrachhari). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.