Masud Rana Joy, Khagrachhari

Khagrachhari is a green land of natural beauty with a variety of winding paths, hills, waterfalls, jhiri and artificial lakes. Alutila, the mysterious cave is the most eye-catching place for tourists.

.At present, Khagrachari has a unique position in the tourism industry as it is the gateway to the tourist wonder Sajek.

Alutila is the highest mountain in Khagrachari district. The former name of Alutila was Mount Arbari. Its maximum height is 3000 feet above sea level. .Alutila, 6 km west of Khagrachhari town, is locally called Matai Hakar or the creation of God.

The tourist center has been funded by the Hill District Council and the Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board. .Standing on the top of this hill, the small buildings of the city, the trees adorn the hills, the flow of the Chengi river and the alpana of the sky fill the mind with unearthly fascination. The government has taken steps to set up an ecopark here to make this place of natural beauty more attractive. .You can see Khagrachari from the observation tower and compare it with Darjeeling. Hundreds of tourists come here every day for picnics or leisure. There is also a temporary police camp at this place for the safety of tourists.

On the road before entering Khagrachhari Sadar

.Next to the location of 'Alutila and the mysterious tunnel'.

At the mouth of the cave, two huge banyan trees have been standing guard for centuries.

Alutila is one of the exceptional tourist spots in Bangladesh. .And so fascinated by its beauty, the former deputy commissioner of Khagrachari wrote a poem which is much like this-

"Sit at the bottom of Alutila for a moment," said the weary traveler.

Look at me in the lap of More Chengi river. ”

.If you want to go to the mysterious tunnel of Alutila, first you have to buy a ticket from the tourist center and enter inside.

The dreamy tunnel face as soon as you go down 27 steps from the top of the hill. The Alutila tunnel, about 262 feet long, is a unique creation of God. .Anyone who sees the inside of this natural tunnel, the source of impeccable mystery, must be stunned with incredible wonder. You too can be an adventurous adventurer with the experience of entering this cave and exiting through the other end.

How to get there:

.If you want to go to see Alutila cave, you have to come to Khagrachhari first. Then you have to take local transport from Khagrachhari to Alutila cave.

Alutila Cave is located in Matiranga Upazila, 6 km from Khagrachhari town. .Moon cars, CNG, motorbikes or local buses are available from Khagrachhari town. You need more than luck to succeed in affiliate business. Tell me where to turn when fixing the car. .To visit all these places, it is usually necessary to reserve a moon car (for 10-15 people) for Rs. It will take 4-5 hours to visit these places. And of course you have to bargain for rent.

From Dhaka to Khagrachari:

.From Dhaka, Khagrachhari can be reached directly by AC / Non-AC buses of Shanti, Hanif, S Alam, Shyamoli, Econo and Eagle Paribahan. Depending on the bus, the fare per person is not AC 520 rupees and AC 650 to 1200 rupees.

Chittagong to Khagrachari:

.BRTC and Shanti Paribahan buses leave Khagrachhari from Oxygen Junction in Chittagong. The Shanti Paribahan bus leaves every 1-2 hours from 8 am. Besides, some local buses also go to Khagrachhari. The fare of these non-AC buses is between 180 to 250 rupees. .It will take 4-5 hours to leave Chittagong.

Where to stay:

Khagrachhari town has various quality residential hotels for overnight stays. You can spend the night in the hotel of your choice by looking at the room and bargaining. .You will have to pay Rs 400 to Rs 3500 for one night stay at the hotel.

Admission ticket price:

At present, the entrance fee to Alutila Cave is only 20 rupees.

Alerts and tips:

Refrain from doing anything that harms the cave and the surrounding environment. .The inside of the cave is quite slippery, so good grip shoes should be worn and walked carefully. Refrain from talking loudly and rejoicing inside the cave. When you take the torch, do not leave it inside the cave, bring it outside and remove it to the specified place. .If packets of chips, drinks and food are not found in the cave, discard them at the specified place. It is better not to enter the cave for those who have breathing problems. In the middle of the cave there is a lack of oxygen due to lack of ventilation.