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It's a travel destination of Bangladesh which is known as "Lake City".
It's a travel destination of Bangladesh which is known as "Lake City".


From Chittagong a 77 km road amidst green fields and winding hills will take you to Rangamati, the headquarter of Rangamati Hill District which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday resort because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes (Chakma, Marma etc)., its flora and fauna, tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists the attractions of Rangamati are numerous, tribal life, fishing, speed boat cruising, water skiing, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.
From Chittagong a 77 km road amidst green fields and winding hills will take you to Rangamati, the headquarter of Rangamati Hill District which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday destination because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes (Chakma, Marma etc), its flora and fauna, tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists, the attractions of Rangamati are numerous. Tribal life, fishing, speed boat cruising, water skiing, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.




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[[File:Hanging bridge in Rangamati.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Hanging Bridge in Rangamati]]
[[File:Hanging bridge in Rangamati.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Hanging Bridge in Rangamati]]


[[File:Shuvolong Waterfall.JPG|thumb|right|240px|Shubhalang waterfall]]
[[File:Shuvolong Waterfall.JPG|thumb|left|240px|Shubhalang waterfall]]


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Kaptai lake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. It's also known as Shubhalang. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.
Kaptai lake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. It's also known as Shubhalang. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.


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[[File:Local Markets in Rangamati.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Local Markets in Rangamati]]
'''Hanging Bridge''': Hanging Bridge(''Jhulonto Bridge'' in Bengali)is the landmark icon of Rangamati. It's a popular tourist spot and a must go destination.
'''Hanging Bridge''': Hanging Bridge(''Jhulonto Bridge'' in Bengali)is the landmark icon of Rangamati. It's a popular tourist spot and a must go destination.
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[[File:Local Markets in Rangamati.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Local Markets in Rangamati]]
[[File:HillySunset.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Sunset view in Rangamati]]
[[File:HillySunset.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Sunset view in Rangamati]]


Revision as of 09:01, 15 September 2009

This article is about the city. For the district, see Rangamati District and Rangamati (2008 film).
Rangamati
Ramytte (Pronounced by the Chakma)
Rajban Vihara(Buddhist Monastery), Rangamati
Rajban Vihara(Buddhist Monastery), Rangamati
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong Division
DistrictRangamati District
Government
 • Pouroshava MayorHabibur Rahman
 • Chakma Raja (Chakma Circle Chief)Raja Debashish Roy
Elevation
49 ft (14 m)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+7 (BDST)
Postal Code
4500
Area code0351
Kaptai Lake. Also Known as Shubhalang

Rangamati is the headquarter of Rangamati District in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).[1]

It's a travel destination of Bangladesh which is known as "Lake City".

From Chittagong a 77 km road amidst green fields and winding hills will take you to Rangamati, the headquarter of Rangamati Hill District which is a wonderful repository of scenic splendours with flora and fauna of varied descriptions. The township is located on the western bank of the Kaptai lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday destination because of its beautiful landscape, scenic beauty, lake, colourful tribes (Chakma, Marma etc), its flora and fauna, tribal museum, hanging bridge, homespun textile products, ivory jewellery and the tribal men and women who fashion them. For tourists, the attractions of Rangamati are numerous. Tribal life, fishing, speed boat cruising, water skiing, hiking, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is.


Notable landmarks

Hanging Bridge in Rangamati
Shubhalang waterfall

Tribal Museum : The only Tribal Cultural Museum in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical tradition. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms and ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life etc.

Open: Saturday- Thursday, 10.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. Closed: Friday & Public Holidys. Admission is free.

Kaptai Lake : Kaptai lake is a wonderful spot for boating and cruising. It's also known as Shubhalang. Parjatan and private tour operators offer a number of cruises by mechanical boats. One can go to various scenic spots in Shuvalong, Barkal, Longadu, Mainimukh and other areas by boat from Rangamati.

Local Markets in Rangamati

Hanging Bridge: Hanging Bridge(Jhulonto Bridge in Bengali)is the landmark icon of Rangamati. It's a popular tourist spot and a must go destination.

Sunset view in Rangamati

References

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  1. ^ Location of Rangamati - Falling Rain Genomics
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