Nafakhum Waterfall
Nafakhum waterfall is the biggest and most
attractive waterfall in Bangladesh. It can be treated as “Niagara Falls” of
Bangladesh. It is also an excellent place for trekking. Stone and stone all
around the place. In this extreme destination tourists can take all kinds of
experiences like journey on zigzag hilly roads, journey by boat in the river of
Sangu with trekking. This destination gives the true view of hilly areas. In
every step through the journey tourists can feel the essences of nature and
life style of the Mountainous people.
Location: Remakri,
Thanchi, Bandarban
Climate Winter is
the best session to visit Nafakhum.
How to get there
First reach at Bandarban by Bus. There are
several bus services available and fare range around 550-600 BDT and will take
8-10 hours.
From Bandarban town you have to hire a
'Chander Gari' (One kind of Jeep ) to reach at 'Thanchi' upzila, cost will
3500 BDT. Thanchi is about 79 km away from Bandarban town.
Then need to hire a boat to reach 'Thanchi
Bazar' located opposite side of the river 'Sangu'. At 'Thanchi Bazar' need
to get permission from BD BGB and also must to take lunch for rest of the
journey.
Then again start journey by boat. At evening
will reach at 'Tindu Bazar'. One's need to stay overnight there.
At morning you have to start journey to
'Remarki' and the way is more challanging and dangerous. It will take 2.30
hours to reach at 'Remarki'.
Then need to start trekking by the side of
'Remarki Jhiri (Khal)'. Need to cross three hills too.
After passing some distance there will be no
way to pass the 'Jhiri' by walk then need to swim or manage a boat to cross it.
After crossing the 'Jhiri', again need to walk
about half an hour to reach the final destination 'Nafakhum' waterfall.
Where to stay:
If one can wish to stay at Thanci, can book
Thanchi rest house and will cost 600 BDT for 7 people. At Remakri visitors can
stay at local tribal houses and cost for each night will about 600 BDT for 10
people. There are also some 'Tribal' houses in Remakri to stay. The travelers should
stay for the night at 'Remakri' and the tour guide will help to find a good
place to stay.
Local restaurants are available in Thanchi
bazar. Travelers should take their lunch at Remakri. There are some restaurants
at 'Remakri' and per person lunch cost around 150 BDT.
Accessories needs
to have Make sure you have a good physical fitness. Take fresh drinking water,
water purifier and dry foods. Must take extra socks. Take at least two sets of
clothes and torchlight. Keep 'bandaid' and 'Odomos'(mosquito repellent cream)
with yourself. Better to manage 4 feet long bamboo stick and good trekking boot
which can grip maximum.
