Rangamati is 77 km away from Chittagong.It is a district headquarters of Rangamati district of Chittagong Hill Tracts of North Eastern part of Bangladesh.Rangamati is surrounded by lake which is excellent location that attracts the tourist or visitors anywhere in the World. From Chittagong,on way to Rangamati you can find beautiful road, lush green fields, and sometimes beautiful forest hills.The Rangamati town is located is on the western bank of Kaptai Lake. The town is free from pollution and is not busy traffic at all.
Rangamati is a favourites holyday resort of it is scenic beauty and its lakeside location, its
colourful tribe, homespun textile product, ivory and jewellery and traditional handicrafts. The main inhabitant of Rangamati is Chakmas,Dewan and Talukdar and Moghs,besides,there is non-tribal communities are also staying in the Rangamati town. The Chakmas tribe are Buddhist by religion, they are simple and hospitable people and also well educated in compare to other cast, the Chakmas colourful and traditional dress are quite excellent.
It is here to be mentioned that, one religious tourist place in Rangamati which is called“BanaVihara’means Buddhist Temples. Which is beautiful architectural design. It is sacred place of Rangamati.The temple is surrounded by lake, it is not fulfill for the visiting tourists if he or she does not visit the temples inside.
For the tourist attraction of Rangamati are numerous, speedboat cruising, water sking,bathing or merely enjoying the nature as it is. It is rare tourists spot of eco-tourism, rural tourism and adventure tourism. Visitors are fascinated by the rich culture of its tribal people, a visit of tribal museum and the hanging bridge on the lake is must. In Rangamati Town, there is traditional local shop, especially handicraft and textiles like,BenTextiles,Banani Textile etc which is fascinated by the tourists.
It may here to be mentioned that,Khattolly Bil and Jhoghora Bil[Biggest Lakes] are wonderful scenic beauty in Rangamati district.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation provides good hotels and cottage accommodation,auditorium,catering and other facilities at Rangamati.Besides that, many budget private hotels are available in Rangamati.Traditional hotels like,Sabarang and Peda Ting Ting are available in Rangamati.
Parjatan Motel,Rangamati,
Phno-0088-035163126,61046.