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. Thanchi is about 79 km away from Bandarban town.  Climate Winter is the best season to visit Nafakhum.Everage temparetury is 27

  

How to get there: First reach at Bandarban by Bus. There are several bus services available  to Dhaka-Bandarban and fare range around 550-650 BDT and will take 8-10 hours.

From Bandarban town you have to hire a 'Chander Gari' (One kind of open Jeep) to reach at Thanchi  upzila, cost will  3500-4000 BDT.

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 Bangladeshi 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 challenging 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 rever.

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 Thanchi, 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.a