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Bandarban Hills
- Bandarban, Bangladesh
- 3 days · 2 nights
Three days around Bandarban town, hill viewpoints and a Nilgiri excursion. Base the trip in Bandarban town for viewpoint visits and a day along the Nilgiri road. One day follows the road toward Nilgiri, with time for the surrounding ridge landscape. The town-area stops give the first and final days a lighter pace. Religious-site visits, a Sangu boat ride and special meals are separate additions to the stay.
Book this package
Starting fromBDT 7,700Per person
Price by group size.
Per person, for the whole trip. The more of you travel together, the less each pays.
- Single
- BDT 13,100
- Per person
- Couple
- BDT 9,000
- Per person
- 3 people
- BDT 8,400
- Per person
- 5 people
- BDT 7,700
- Per person
The trip, day by day.
A simple route plan for this package, with the starting point, transfers, stay and key experiences kept together for each day.
- Suitable for
- Nature-focused couples, friends and small groups comfortable with road travel and short uneven walks.
- Highlights
- Nilachal, authorised Chimbuk–Nilgiri route, safe Shoilopropat stop and an open town attraction such as Meghla.
- Start and finish
- Start and finish in Dhaka; overnight access journeys sit outside the destination-night count.
- Transport
- Return Dhaka–Bandarban transport, town sightseeing and the listed hill-road excursions.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast.
Day 1
Dhaka to Bandarban
Travel to Bandarban on the confirmed transport. Check in and rest at your Bandarban town accommodation. Visit Nilachal and the Golden Temple for hill views and a quieter cultural stop.
Day 2
Nilgiri
Follow the Chimbuk-area road toward Nilgiri’s ridge-top setting. Enjoy the viewpoints and a Shoilopropat stop along the route. Take a meal break between the hill stops. Keep the evening close to town; a Sangu boat ride is a paid extra.
Day 3
Return
Visit Meghla or another town-area attraction before the departure journey. Return to Dhaka by the confirmed service.
What the price covers.
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights.
- Return Dhaka–Bandarban transport, town sightseeing and the listed hill-road excursions.
- Daily breakfast.
- Trip coordination and local assistance.
Good to know
Optional choices: Safe Sangu boat ride, authorised religious-site visit or an extra town night. Remote trekking routes are separate products.
Cooler, drier days favour hill-road journeys and viewpoint walks among Bandarban’s ridges.
Grip shoes, light long clothing, rain cover, sun protection, personal medicines, drinking water, ID and a small dry bag. Keep luggage light for station and local transfers.
Bangladeshi taka BDT. Keep a separate budget for personal spending and paid extras.
Bandarban departures and individual attractions operate under current district, security and visitor-access instructions. Hill-road closures, cloud cover and waterfall flow follow local weather and conditions. Winding roads, steps and uneven viewpoints require suitable walking ability; religious and community sites require respectful conduct.
Not included
- Domestic flight upgrades and transit nights outside the listed stay.
- Meals outside the included plan, drinks and personal purchases.
- Paid attraction tickets, rides and optional experiences beyond the listed package services.
- Room or cabin upgrades, extra nights, early check-in and late check-out.
Pickup note
Our representative will meet and welcome you at the agreed arrival point, then help you continue to your hotel or next transfer.
Cancellation policy
Confirming your holiday means you have read and accepted the cancellation terms.
- 15 days before travel: 50% of the total holiday cost applies.
- 10 days before travel: 75% of the total holiday cost applies.
- 5 days before travel: 100% of the holiday cost is non-refundable.
- Any service or convenience fee is non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.
Tax
Applicable taxes are included in the package price shown on this page unless a specific government or supplier charge is noted separately.
How booking works.
Step 1
Send the request
Tell us your date and how many are travelling. It takes a minute.
Step 2
We confirm on WhatsApp
A consultant replies within 4 business hours with availability and the full price in BDT.
Step 3
Book and travel
Once you confirm, we book everything and our desk stays on call while you are away.
Every package can change to fit your dates, budget and group. The cancellation policy above covers the package; airline tickets and some hotels have their own rules, and we tell you those before you pay anything.
Questions
Asked at our desk.
How are the hill and town days divided?
Town-area visits frame a full day on the Chimbuk–Nilgiri road, with time for the listed viewpoints.
Does this include Boga Lake or Debotakhum?
No. They are separate, more demanding routes with different permission and guide requirements.
What does the package include?
The package includes the accommodation, trip transport, meals and support listed under Included; paid extras are listed under Not included.
What is needed for a quotation?
Origin city, dates, traveller count and ages, passport nationality where relevant, accommodation preference and accessibility or dietary needs.
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