Tourist attractions in Chittagong (The new name Chattagram)

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Chattagram (once known as Chittagong) is Bangladesh’s largest seaport, and it occupies an area of 33771 square kilometers, divided across 11 districts and 38 towns. In terms of population, it is the second-largest town in Bangladesh.

The village of Aulias and the surrounding hills of Chattagram Division are well-known, as is their natural beauty and their proximity to the sea (means Muslim saints). As the gateway to Bangladesh, this port city blends the cool natural beauty of rivers, seas, and green hills with historical landmarks and British-era institutions and institutions. Heavy, medium, and light industries have all been established here since the British colonial era.

 

How to go to Chittagong?

Dhaka to Chittagong is accessible by road, train, and air.

From Sayadabad Bus Terminal in Dhaka, S.Alam, Modern Line, Saudia, Unique, TR Travels, Green Line, Hanif Enterprise, Shyamoli, and Sohag Ac-non AC buses departed for Chittagong.

The bus fare per seat ranges between BDT 600 and BDT 2000 each class. Your fare depends on the trip you choose.

Most visited places of Chattagram(Chittagong):

• 1.Patenga and Fouzdarhat Sea Beaches
• Foys Lake
• Sitakundu
• Mohamaya Lake/মহামায়া লেক
• Bhatiari Lake
• Chittagong circuit house
• Shrine of Bayazid Bostami
• Chittagong ship-breaking yard
• War Cemetery
• Chittagong Zoo
• Moheshkhali Island
• Nijhum Island
• Parki beach
• Lalmai Moinamoti and Shalbon Bihar
• Ghagrachari
• Port Area

 

1. Patenga beach

 

Patenga Beach is a sea beach that is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chittagong city. It is situated on the Bay of Bengal, approximately 14 kilometers south of the port city of Chattogram.

You will have the opportunity to observe the waves from the ocean pounding on the stones that have been erected to safeguard the city just a short distance away from the mouth of the Karnaphuli River.

Patenga, located in the Mohana of the Karnafuli river and the sea, has a beautiful dawn or sundown view. Sunset and evening time, especially in the afternoon, will take your breath away.

 

Chittagong to Patenga

14 km south of Zero Point is Chittagong. From Chittagong, you can get to Patenga by car, CNG, or local bus.

 

2. Foy’s lake and amusement park:

Foy’s Lake Amusement World is an amusement park situated in Chittagong’s Foy’s Lake. Sea World and Foy’s Lake Resorts all share the same complex as Amusement World.

In Pahartoli, Chittagong, on roughly 320 Acres of land, the Foy’s Lake amusement parks are situated in a lovely environment surrounded by hills, a lake, and verdant forests. Chittagong is a large port city in Bangladesh, situated south of Dhaka and with excellent connections to the metropolis.

In 1924, the Assam Bengal Railway Authority initially developed this lake. It was formerly called for the railroad engineer Mr. Foy. Currently, Concord has updated this park, a well-known group in Bangladesh, with modern amenities for the amusement of tourists, and has named it after Foy’s Lake Concorde (Amusement World). This park contains a miniature zoo. Moreover, this zoo has increased the beauty of this park.

Web: Ffoyslake.com/

 

3. Sitakundo and Chandranath Temple

Sitakundo includes a huge sea and Chandravanath hill, a Hindu pilgrimage site.

Chandranath Temple is another Chittagong tourist attraction. The Chandranath Hill site is convenient for those visiting the Sitakunda Eco Park.

Hinduism says Sita’s right arm landed here when she self-immolated. So it’s a “Shakti Peeth” and a pilgrimage location. The architectural and natural splendor of this temple has attracted many people.

Chandranath Hills is 4 miles from Sitakundo Bazar. From Sitakundo Bazar, walk or take a rickshaw to Chandranath Hills’ lower gate.

On foot, you can explore various Hindu holy sites and the locals’ way of life.

On the way to Chandranath Hills is a little waterfall. The path to the mountains went in two directions.

In the highlands, Shifting Cultivation and flower gardens are cultivated for profit.

 

Chittagong to Sitakundo:

The fare from Chittagong to Sitakundo is BDT 250-300 by CNG or Autorickshaw Reserve.

Buses depart from Olongkar, A.K. Khan Mor, and Kadamtoli in Chittagong City. Local buses cost BDT 40-80 to Sitakundo.

 

 

4. Mohamaya Lake/মহামায়া লেক

Mohamaya is a lovely manmade lake in Mirsarai, Chittagong.This lake is located in Durgapur Union, Mirsarai, on 11 square kilometers in the hills.

The lake contains mountain caverns, a rambar dam, and a stunning indy waterfall.

Aside from boating, you can relax your body and mind in the cold water of the waterfall cascading down the hill.

Direction of Mohamaya Lake?

Mohamaya Lake is two kilometers east of Mirsarai’s Thakurdighi Bazar

For visiting here, you must first visit Thakurdighi Bazar in Mirsarai Upazila, Chittagong district.

 

5. Bhatiari Lake, Chittagong

The Bhatiari Lake is the most mesmerizing attraction of this lace. Only 20 minutes from the city, it is a convenient tourist destination.

The lake itself is nice, with its clear water and peaceful ambience. It’s a great area to visit with loved ones. It’s also a great spot for picnics.

The Bangladesh Army maintains a well-organized golf course. Bhatiari Sunset Point is nearby. Anyone can enjoy the sunset from here. It is a life-changing event.

You can head to the golf club. It is surrounded by lush greenery and will help you relax. So people go up there with friends and family on weekends and sometimes throughout the week.

 

6. Chittagong circuit house

After being renamed, this location is currently known as the Zia Memorial Museum. This is a museum located in the city of Chittagong.

It is being used at this time to honor the memories of Ziaur Rahman, who previously served as President of Bangladesh. However, it operated as a Chittagong Circuit House in the past. It was created by the British government in 1913.

 

7. Shrine of Bayazid Bostami

The “Shrine of Bayazid Bostami” is a gate near Chittagong’s Nasirabad Cantonment. However, no one by the name Bayazid Bostami has ever visited Bangladesh.

The nameless mausoleum is a portrait or a symbol in Chittagong. Many people assume he arrived in Bangladesh. In the eighth century, Arab traders visited the Chittagong coast. As a result, Bayazid Bostami may have arrived in Chittagong in the ninth century. But it’s merely a concept. So far, there has been no conclusive evidence.

 

8. Chittagong ship-breaking yard

Chittagong Ship Breaking Yard, the world’s largest ship-breaking yard, is located in Faujdharjat, Sitakunda, and handles around one-fifth of the world’s total. The full magnitude of these massive vessels, hundreds of meters long and carrying millions of tons of commodities around the world, is dying on the spot forever.

This destruction and last resting place of these steel titans is even more intriguing to people who are still concerned about how recklessly this industry is being handled. This is one of the most exclusive and one-of-a-kind sites to visit while in Bangladesh. A scene from the blockbuster film Avengers: Age of Ultron was shot here.

 

9. Chittagong War Cemetery

The commonwealth war cemeteries commission maintains the world war cemetery, also known as Chittagong War Cemetery. The Chittagong War Cemetery is a revered burial ground for soldiers of the armed services who lost their lives during the second world war.

It was constructed by the Bangladesh Army, and there are 755 graves there. There were 378 British soldiers, 25 Canadian soldiers, 9 Australian soldiers, 2 New Zealand soldiers, 214 soldiers from undivided India, 11 from East Africa, 90 from West Africa, 2 from Burma (now Myanmar), 1 from the Netherlands, 19 from Japan, and 4 non-soldiers. Commonwealth Grave Commission is responsible for upkeep. Additionally, there is a World War II memorial in Chittagong-Mumbai (1939-1945).

 

10. The national ethnological museum

Agrabad, Chittagong is home to the national ethnological museum. It’s the country’s only ethnographic museum. It was primarily intended to enhance mutual understanding and peer-feeling among Bangladesh’s many ethnic groups.

The museum houses artifacts from Bangladesh’s indigenous communities. Chittagong houses one of the country’s ethnological museums, with the other being in Japan. It’s also utilized to do research. According to museum data from May 2015, the museum has 200-300 visitors each day, including both local and international researchers.

 

11.Battali hills park

Batali Hills, commonly known as Batali Hill, is the city of Chittagong’s highest hill, situated in the Tiger Pass area. The Bay of Bengal, as well as huge portions of Chittagong City, may be seen from this vantage point.

This peak was used to station anti-aircraft guns during WWII. The view of the city from above is spectacular.

 

12. Guliakhali Sea Beach/গুলিয়াখালি সমুদ্র সৈকত

Guliakhali Sea Beach is in the Chittagong district’s Sitakundo Upazila. Locals call the beach Muradpur Beach. The distance between Sitakundo Bazar and Guliakhali Sea Beach is only 5 kilometers. This beach is unique since it has ocean on one side and a grove of trees on the other (Keora).

The immense wilderness of green grass near the water will undoubtedly open your eyes. This field of lush grass near the ocean has organically sprouted little curved drains.

During the tide, these drains fill up with water. The surrounding green grass and the water-filled scene in the little drains would impress anyone.

Because there are less people on this little-known beach, you can expect a tranquil atmosphere.

Sitakundo to Guliakhali

You can take a CNG/auto from the Sitakundo bus stand to Guliakhali Beach Dam. The CNG fee to Guliakhali beach dam is 30 taka per person, however an auto reserve would cost 150-200 taka.

 

13. Washil Chowdhury Para Mosque

Chittagong’s Washil Chowdhury Para Mosque is a historic mosque. It was founded in 1795. Asgar Ali Chowdhury, a landowner, contributed to the mosque’s construction.

 

14. Chandanpura Mosque

The Chandanpura Mosque is located near the Kaptai Road in Chittagong’s historical district. It’s a lovely mosque with several domes. Take a CNG auto rickshaw from Chittagong and inquire for “Chandanpura Mosque” as your destination. In 1952, the mosque was rebuilt.

The mosque’s vibrant design is very magnificent. The mosque’s beauty has recently deteriorated as a result of pollution.

 

15.Hatu Bhanga Waterfall

The stunning Horinmara Kundo Waterfall is close by. From there, it’s only a five to ten minute walk.

Hatu Bhanga Waterfall is named from its slick surroundings. The waterfall is rather tall, yet it only fills up with water when it rains.

 

16. Horinmara Kundo Waterfall

Horinmara Kundo Waterfall. The waterfall’s basin boasts pure, chilly green water. The waterfall fell into the basin. No front space (blocked by a small mound). From the front, you can’t see the entire cascade (or any places).

This area once had many deer. By our greed, they’re virtually extinct. Deers used to drink near the basin during the golden age. Regardless of the season, this basin was always full. Deer would drink here. We shameless humans hunted them here. Hence, Horinmara Kundo Waterfall.

 

17. Old Railway Station

Two railway stations are located in Chittagong. ” Among the two are two that are brand new, as well as one that is centuries old and was constructed by the British government. Station road is the name of the highway that runs parallel to the station. The “Golden Inn” hotel is just a short walk away from this old train station. Despite the fact that it’s not a popular tourist destination, the historic red structure of the train station can entice you to visit.

There isn’t enough fuel here for a long road trip. It’s possible that a local train will make a stop here. In addition, this location served as a loading or unloading point for a number of freight transport routes.

 

18. Khoiyachhora Waterfall

Chittagong’s Khoiyachhora Waterfall is beautiful. Amazing waterfalls abound along this walk. There are also water-filled caves and a natural pool. Notably, to reach the first step of the waterfall, one must climb and take a perilous path.

Size and structure make this the largest waterfall. Unique because of its 9 major steps and scattered steps. Gas lights a hill in Khoiyachhora even during the rains.

 

19. Karnafuli River and Zoom Restaurant

Chittagong’s Karnafuli River has several natural and man-made wonders. Zoom restaurant located along the Chittagong-Kaptai route and the Karnafuli River. BDR manages this restaurant. A picnic location. Rangamati students study there.

From there, you can see Karnafuli River. This river flows well, rainy or dry. Both sides of the river have little mountains with deciduous trees. During the dry season, most trees will be barren. Its beauty. No life, yet still enjoyable.

You can ride boats on the river. They’re expensive, but you have to pay for such beauty.