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Khagrachhariখাগড়াছড়ি
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible)
- Airport
- CGP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khagrachhari, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyThe town is safe, but Hill Tracts travel requires a permit for foreign nationals.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGP Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (About 2.5 h by road from Khagrachhari).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a stall৳10–20
- Metro or bus rideBus from Chattogram to Khagrachharicheck৳250–350
- Budget bedBudget double room (non-A/C), a night, per roomBDT 400
- Mid-range bedBudget double room (non-A/C), a night, per roomBDT 500
- High-end bedBudget double room (non-A/C), a night, per roomBDT 700
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 2,000 · Mid BDT 3,500 · High BDT 6,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGP Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (About 2.5 h by road from Khagrachhari)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khagrachhari: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
22 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the town centre. For Alutila Hill (about 8 km) and Sapchari waterfall (about 12 km), hire a CNG (auto-rickshaw) or a local jeep; expect ৳500–1,000 round trip, depending on negotiation.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or CNG, about 1.5 h
Lake, tribal museum and hanging bridge; a full day.
Door to door: About 2.5–3.5 h
Jeep from Khagrachhari, about 2–3 h
Hilltop views; overnight recommended.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre near the bus stand
Budget hotels and the Pajatan Motel; walkable to restaurants and the main market.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳2,500–4,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room (A/C)1 × 1 night × BDT 1,500 | BDT 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BDT 3,500 | BDT 7,000 |
| CNG to Alutila Hill and Sapchari (round trip)1 × BDT 800 · check | BDT 800 |
| Bus from Chattogram to Khagrachhari (one way)2 × BDT 300 · check | BDT 600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 990 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 5,450 per person per day, bed included | BDT 10,890 |
2026 estimate in taka; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Chattogram to Khagrachharicheck | ৳250–350 |
| CNG from town to Alutila Hill (one way)check | ৳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 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
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Khagrachhariখাগড়াছড়ি
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My bed tonight
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chattogram → Khagrachhari by bus: about ৳300, 2.5 h (check)
- CNG town → Alutila Hill: about ৳400 one way (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto?)
- টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kothay?)
- একটা চা দিন — One tea, please (ekta cha din)
Bangla is the main language; some English in hotels. Tribal languages (Chakma, Marma, Tripura) are also spoken.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khagrachhari. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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