How Travel to Chimbuk Hill in Bandarban?

Chimbuk Hill

Chimbuk Hill Tour Guide, You need to know before Start Traveling

Chimbuk hill is located at a distance of 28 km from the Bandarban Hill District headquarters. The height of this hill from sea level is 1500 feet. Sunrise and sunset from Chimbuk hill will attract any tourist.


The Chimbuk has a resthouse under the supervision of the Bandarban Deputy Commissioner, but it is not open to tourists. 

There is no private residential hotel motel within the perimeter of Chimbuk, where you can go and spend the night. 

However, a beautiful Upazila town can be built around this Chimbuk hill and if it is implemented, Chimbuk in Bangladesh can be a rock city.

History of Chimbuk Hills

Chimbuk, known as Darjeeling in Bengal, is very old. This view of the mountains is very beautiful. 

The view of sunset and sunrise from this hill will fascinate any tourist.

Distance: 26 km from the district center.

Elevation: 1500 feet above sea level.

Transportation: Chandergari / Jeep / Microbus / Public Bus. Fare: Chandergari 2500 rupees.

Facilities: The Chimbuk rest House under the supervision of the district administration is well-arranged for the night stay.

Kanapara Hills: In the youth farm area along the Bandarban-Keranihat road, Kanapahar hill is inhabited by the Bum community.

Location: Bandarban Sadar Upazila is under Sadar Union

Distance: 06 km from the city. Special facility: Kanapaharahatepayhentesanganadhite pauchajayaya.

How to get there: Add moon car/jeep/microbus / public bus.

The height of Chimbuk hill

Chimbuk hill, known as the queen of mountain beauty in Bangladesh, is the third-largest hill in the country. 

The view of sunset and sunrise from this hill will fascinate any tourist. 

It is an exceptional tourist spot located 26 km from the district town and about 2600 feet above sea level.

Where is Chimbuk hill located?

Chimbuk hill location

Chimbuk Hill has located about 23 km from Bandarban district town. 

The beautiful scenery on both sides of the winding road to the 2,500-foot-high Chimbuk Mountains and the beauty of the spiral Sangu River are soothing.

What to do at Chimbuk hill?

From Chimbuk you can enjoy the sunset in the evening and witness the different beauty of nature in the moonlight at night. However, Chimbuk is foggy in the morning in winter.

How to go to Chimbuk hill?

Chimbuk hills are located in Ruma Sadar and Bandarban Sadar of the Bandarban district. 

There are several ways to reach Bandarban. Various buses ply for Bandarban such as Saudia, S Alam, Shyamoli, Unique, Dolphin, etc. The fare on these buses is around Tk. 750. You can reach Bandarban within 9 to 10 hours from Dhaka. 

If you want to come by train, you have to take a train ticket from Chittagong for 250 to 600 taka. In that case, you will get various trains from Sonar Bangla, Turna, Godhuli, and Prabhati to Dhaka to Bandarban from Kamalapur station.

When you reach Chittagong, you have to go to Baddarhat / Purbani bus terminal. In that case, the ticket cost from Chittagong to Bandarban is 200 to 300 taka per person.

If you want to come to Chimbuk hill from Bandarban, you can get various types of vehicles from Bandarban city station. Such as the moon car, jeep, and Pajero. You can reach any of these vehicles on the way to Chimbuk hill.

You can also go to Bandarban in a private or rented car. You can go here by jeep or moon car. 

Chandigarh/jeeps/microbuses / public buses can be added here.

Where to stay at Chimbuk hill?

If you want to live in a monologue environment, you can stay in the rest house on the road and the village. 

Anyone who contacts the NDC can stay at the district administration's rest house. 

If staying overnight at a rest house is a moonlit night, it can be a memorable night for you. 

Seeing Jochna from a huge viewpoint is really a matter of luck.

Besides, there are numerous hotels, motels, resorts, and rest houses in Bandarban. 

Where you can stay at 800 to 3000 taka. Some of the notable resorts and hotels are - Holiday Inn Resort, Hillside Resort, Hotel Four Star, Hotel Three Star, Hotel River View, etc.

Travel tips for trips to Chimbuk hill

If you want to visit Chimbuk hill, you can take dry food and enough water from Bandarban city.

Don't hit the natural beauty of the mountain by throwing plastic, or garbage where it belongs.

Indigenous people can buy hand-made utensils as a memento of Chimbuk.

Do not do anything that is disrespectful to the tribals.

As Bandarban is a hilly area, it gets slippery during rains. So Chimbuk hill is suitable for winter travel.

Chimbuk's train from Bandarban is closed after 4 pm. So if you want to come back in one day, it is better to go in the morning and come back at the right time.

Caution to travel Chimbuk hill

When renting CNG, Mahindra, or any type of car from Bandarban city, contact the station directly and get the right bargain.

Being in a hilly area and out of town, it is difficult to get a network. You can take Robi and Teletalk SIM with you for emergency contact.

With a private car, you can actually confirm the route through Google Maps or by hiring a guide. If you lose your way, there is a possibility of a big accident on a hilly road.

Being a hilly road, extra caution is required while driving. It is better to avoid Chimbuk road during the rainy season.

If you have not booked in advance at the resort in Chimbuk, it is better to get in the car in Bandarban by 4 o'clock.

Since Chimbuk hills are located in inaccessible places, it is better to have adequate food arrangements.