Many people come to Chittagong city from different parts of the country for different work or visit but do not know where the places of interest are in the city and how to get there or how much it will cost!
Places to visit in brief:
- Bhatiari Golf Course and Lake.
- Sitakunda Eco Park.
- Mirsarai Mahamaya Lake.
- Fayez Lake.
- Kalur Ghat Mini Bangladesh.
- War Cementary.
- Patenga Beach and Naval Beach.
- parky beach
Details: Chittagong, the sea city, has several beaches and numerous natural spots to explore. Chittagong's magnificent mountains and lakes are enough to fill your mind. If you want to visit different places around Shar, then let's know how to go to these places, how much time will it take to travel from the city or how much the fare will cost.
Bhatiari Golf Course and Lake:
Just 20 minutes away from City Gate of Chittagong city, Bhatiari has an amazing variety of natural forms. Here you will find everything, mountains, crystal clear lake water, army controlled golf courses. You don't have to worry about security here as the entire area is under army control and Chittagong cantonment is located in the same place. The overflowing waters of Bhatiari Lake during monsoons will thrill you while the sunset over the mountains and hills is enough to fill your mind. If you want, you can take a boat ride in the lake and for a fixed fee you can dive into the lake water and hunt flies. All in all you'll have a wonderful time so close to the city. Also from here you can go to Bhatiari Sun Set Point. There are wonderful sunset viewing facilities.
How to go Bhatiari: From Chittagong city, you can directly go to Bhatiari as a family or individually, you can rent a CNG auto rickshaw for a fare of 150 to 200 taka. And if you want to go by public bus, you will take 15 to 20 taka per person, the bus will be available from the entrance of the city, Alankar City Gate area.
Sitakunda Eco Park:
Sitakunda is a 40 minute drive from Chittagong city, there is an amazing tourist spot. You can walk around from here if you want. At Sitakunda you will see two fountains, one of them is called Sahasra Dhara Jharna and the other is Shata Sahasra Dhara Jharna. Fountains can fill your mind. However, to reach the waterfall, you have to go up and down the hilly road and cross the rugged path. If you are an adventure lover then definitely grab this opportunity. Sitakunda Eco Park also has a collection of rare plants that will sharpen your knowledge of plants, while the high mountains here will give you a unique natural feel.
Let's know how to go to Sitakunda From the city, you can travel by CNG auto rickshaw as a family on your own initiative, the fare will be 250 to 300 taka. Besides, you can get a car on the way back there very easily. However, after taking the reserve, he went up the mountain with his own car and went to the fountain without wasting time. If you want to go by public bus, you have to board the bus from Nagar Alankar or AK Khan Mor, the fare is Tk 20 per person. And since the park is controlled by the Bangladesh Forest Department, you have to pay a ticket of 20 taka per person to enter it.
Mirsarai Mahamaya Lake:
Many people have no idea how beautiful the Mahamaya Lake in Chittagong is. If you don't visit this place, you will think your visit to Chittagong is in vain! Mahamaya Lake is a natural lake formed by mountain lake water covering a large area. There are amazing mountain caves and springs. You can take a boat across the lake and touch the cool water of the springs located in the distant hills. The feeling of bathing in the spring water of Mahamaya Lake is amazing. The project is under the control of the Bangladesh Water Development Board, which has taken up this project to ensure the irrigation water of the surrounding areas from the lake water and to make future hydropower projects.
How to reach Mirsarai Mahamaya Lake: You can go to Mahamaya Lake by direct bus service from Madar Bari area of Chittagong city. Or you can go by any local bus from Alankar City Gate, it will take 1 hour. Rent 40 to 70 taka. And if you want to go separately, you can go by CNG auto rickshaw or microbus mini car, in which case the fare can be expected to be 1000 to 1400. By car from the city you have to get down at Thakur Dighi market in Mirsrai police station. Walking distance from there, there is no need to have a car.
Fez Lake:
If you wish, you can visit the famous Fayez Lake located in the very center of the city. There the Concorde Group's modern entertainment system is enough to keep you entertained. Besides, there is Chittagong Zoo in the same area. If you want, you can hear the roar of tigers and lions.
How to go to Fayez Lake: If you want to go to Fayez Lake, you can take any rickshaw autorickshaw within the city to the hilly area of the city.
Kalur Ghat Mini Bangladesh:
If you want to see all the monuments of Bangladesh in one park, then definitely visit Mini Bangladesh at Kalur Ghat. What's not here? From Sangsad Bhavan to Kantjir Mandir, Ahsan Manzil, Supreme Court, Shat Gumbaj Mosque etc. Apart from various installations, Mini Bangladesh also has an aesthetic representation of the culture of Chittagong.
How to go to Mini Bangladesh: Just ask the CNG auto rickshaw driver to take you to Kalurghat Mini Bangladesh Park from any part of the city. Rent will take 150 to 200 depending on the location. If you want to go by city bus, you can take the Kalurghat bus from any part of the city and it will drop you in front of the park. The fare is Tk 7 to Tk 20 depending on the location. The entrance fee of the park is 150 rupees. The park is open every day except for any public holidays.
War Cemetery:
This war cemetery is the burial place of unknown martyrs of different countries who died in Chittagong during the Second World War. It is located in the Mehdi Bagh Gol Pahar area of Chittagong. No fee is required to enter here.
The exquisitely arranged environment will blow your mind. You can visit this war cemetery in Mehdi Bagh by riding a rickshaw or auto rickshaw from any place in Chittagong city.
Patenga Beach and Naval Beach:
Many people have heard about Patenga beach in Chittagong, but those who have not visited or are interested in visiting can easily go to this amazing beach. This beach is located inside the city.
You can go to this beach by taking any bus, minibus or auto rickshaw. To go by bus will cost 20 to 25 taka depending on the place.
Parky Beach:
Beach City Chittagong This is another natural beach among many beaches although to reach here you have to cross the Karnaphuli river in Chittagong city to the other side. There is a lot of natural diversity here including red crab, zhow bon.
How to get to Parki Beach: First ask the CNG driver to take you to Patenga No. 15 and from there take a boat across the Karnaphuli River to the other side. The waiting auto rickshaw driver there will take you to the parky beach. Rent is 100 rupees. Return to the city by the same route. The total travel time from the city to Parki Beach will take a few hours. Although you can go directly to the park beach via Karnaphuli III bridge but in that case time and money will be more.
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