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Kaptai Lake
Dotted with islands, Kaptai is Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, created in 1960 for a hydroelectric project. It's a beautiful spot, and very popular with Bengali sightseers, but because of permit restrictions, the number of places foreigners can visit on the lake is constrained.
The most popular trip is Shuvalong Falls (90 minutes one way). This modest waterfall is little more than a trickle for most of the year, but the boat trip out to it is fabulous; first crossing the vast expanse of the main lake, then entering an area of islands covered with banana plants, and finally a dramatic pass through a steep-sided gorge.
The Hanging Bridge , a low suspension bridge, not far from the Parjatan Holiday Complex, is another popular boat-trip destination.
The small Chakma islands at the other end of Rangamati are another popular boat stop, although, like the Hanging Bridge, they can also be reached by land.
Another popular trip with local tourists is the two-hour ride to Kaptai Town , but the town itself is a bit of a dump.
There are small boat ghats all around the lake, but the main two are Reserve-Bazar Ghat and Tobolchuri Ghat. Passenger ferries shuttle locals from Reserve-Bazar to places such as Kaptai Town. They’re sometimes reluctant to take foreigners, but you can get to Shuvalong Falls for Tk 50 if they let you on. Otherwise, you’ll have to hire your own boat. Prices depend largely on your bargaining skills. At the time of research, Tk 600 per boat per hour was the going rate.
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Tourist accommodation in kaptai is very scarce. So before you buy those tickets Make sure you are buying the Dhaka - Rangamati Tickets not Dhaka to Kaptai or From anywhere to Kaptai. Mind you Kaptai town itself is very beautiful, it has many resorts and some parks, and a epic lake-view road.-----So now for the Kaptai Lake Part
2. Kaptai Lake. Don’t miss out on exploring the breathtaking beauty of Kaptai Lake. With its stunning hills, mesmerizing greenery, and the largest artificial lake in South Asia, this magnificent lake is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Originally, the lake is limited in Rangamati district, which included the Upazilas of Rangamati Sadar, Kaptai, Naniarchar, Langdu, Baghaichari, Barkal, Jurachharhi and Bailachari. You can contact Travel Mate for Kaptai Lake Tour Packages, Hotels, Bus Tickets, Air Tickets or any corporate or event or family trip. or Call +88 01766-99-0725.
Kaptai Lake. Dotted with islands, Kaptai is Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, created in 1960 for a hydroelectric project. It's a beautiful spot, and very popular with Bengali sightseers, but because of permit restrictions, the number of places foreigners can visit on the lake is constrained. The most popular trip is Shuvalong Falls (90 ...
The Kaptai Lake's average depth is 100 feet (30 m) and maximum depth is 490 feet (150 m). Construction of the reservoir for the hydro-electric plant began in 1956 by the Government of the then East Pakistan. As a result, 54,000 acres (220 km2) of farmland in the Rangamati District went under water and created the lake.
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#KaptaiLake #Rangamati #ShuvolongjhornaThe Kaptai lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh and we took a tour of the lake to appreciate the majestic b...
Advance Booking System Of Lake View Island. Social media Facebook has an official page called ‘Lake View Island’. Booking can be done by contacting the mobile phone number on that page. However, 25 percent of the rent has to be deposited in advance as specified by the bank. Contact Number – 0179322172/0179322173 / 01746-191421.
Popular Tourist Spots to Visit . The whole Rangamati is quite beautiful and there are many tourist spots to explore. The lake itself is a thrilling experience for visitors. Blue water, green hills, an endless blue sky lost in the blue and green background provides an ultimate peace. Kaptai Hanging Bridge . Hanging bridge is the icon of Rangamati.
Kaptai Lake is the largest man made lake in Bangladesh. [1] It is located in the Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division. The lake was created as a result of building the Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River, as part of the Karnaphuli Hydro-electric project. Kaptai Lake's average depth is 100 feet (30 m) and maximum depth ...