Nilgiri.... Heaven on earth!

Nil Giri is the highest hill resort of Bangladesh. It's located 47 km South-East of Bandarban town on Chimbuk Range at a height of 2400 feet from sea level. This beautiful resort in the top of the mountain maintain by the Bangladesh Army.

It is really amazing to see the cloudy sky often kisses the peak of the hill. One can literally play with the cloud and touch them! This is the most attractive place of Bangladesh for those who love hills and clouds.

How to go:
It is 47 KM away from Bandarban. If you get on a Bus from Dhaka at around 10 o’clock you will reach Bandarban at dawn. For better freedom one can rent a micro-bus or car from Dhaka. To save time you can reach Cox’s Bazaar by air for onwards move to Nilgiri by bus or rent a car. You have to stay at Bandarban hotel and next day you can move to Nilgiri.

Accommodation:
For the accommodation in Nilgir, good hotels are there at Bandarban city. Accommodation and food for 3 days will cost around Taka 10,000 ($120). But it is so scarce happening. Most of the time Nilgiri remains booked. So try to contact the authority before three month to stay here. The tent is ready for you for short notice as it is a busy tourist’s spot. So book this before you get there.

Food Stuff:
Nilgiri is mainly a rest house. It has a clean and healthy restaurant. Rice, beef, mutton are prepared in bamboo without water is really mouth-watering. Every meal cost is about Taka 200-500 ($2-$5). They can provide various types of taste food as well.