The three highest peak of Bangladesh - Tahjindong (1280 meters, also known as bijoy), Mowdok Mual (1052 meters), and Keokradong (883 metres) - are located in Bandarban district, as well as Raikhiang Lake, the highest lake in Bangladesh. Chimbuk peak and Boga Lake are two more highly noted features of the district. Though most Bangladesh sources cite Keokradong as the highest peak in the country, but Tazing Dong (sometimes spelled as Tahjingdong, and also known as Bijoy) lying further east is recognized both by government and expert sources as a taller peak. Measurements taken by English adventurer Ginge Fullen shows that an officially unnamed peak near the Myanmar border (locally known as Mowdok Mual) is the highest point in Bangladesh.Recently a team from Nature Adventure Club took part in an expedition in the mowdok range and agreed with the ginge fullens statement. They got the hight of this peak as 3488 feet with gps accuracy of 3 meter. The unnamed summit is known as 'Saka Haphong' to the local Tripura tribes.
The following is a list of mountain ranges in the area and the tallest peaks of each range:
Muranja (also known as Meranja) range (Basitaung, 664m)
Wayla range (most of this range is in Myanmar)
Chimbook range (Tindu, 898m)
Batimain range (Batitaung, 526m)
Politai range (Keokradang, 884m; Ramiu Taung 921m)
Saichal-Mowdok range (Bilaisari, 669m; Mowdok Mual 1,003m)
Saichal range (Waibung 808m; Rang Tlang, 958m; Mowdok Tlang, 905m)
Wailatong and Tambang ranges
The River Sangu (also known as Sangpo or Shankha), the only river born inside Bangladesh territory, runs through Bandarban. The other rivers in the district are Matamuhuri and Bakkhali. Parts of Kaptai Lake, the biggest lake in, Bangladesh fall under the area.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Bandarban
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Bandarban - updated May 2024
SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Bandarban hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!
Bandarban Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.
