A tourist center full of visitors
The tourist spots of Greater Chittagong are thronging with visitors on consecutive holidays on the occasion of Autumn Durgotsava, Friday and Saturday weekly closure, Eid-Miladunnavi, Prabarana Purnima, Lakshmi Puja. Cox's Bazar Beach; Khagrachari, hilly region of Bandarban; Kaptai's Picnic Spot, Island; Thirsty travelers from different parts of the country have gathered in the wild and beautiful springs of Mirsarai. Reports sent by our local representatives.
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| Sajek । Photo: Collected |
Khagrachari: Tourists have increased in tourist centers of Khagrachari during consecutive holidays. Tourists are flocking from different parts of the country to spend their holidays. Cottages have already been booked in most of the hotels. The manager of gearing at the elite hotel of Khagrachari, Thanh Tripura, said that the number of our hotel rooms is 43. However, every room in the hotel has been booked till Sunday. The number of tourists here has increased since the day of the Victory Dasami. Many tourists are still calling for rooms. But I can't take a new booking.
Since Wednesday, the number of tourists has increased at Alutila Mysterious Tunnel, Hanging Bridge, Tareng, Richang Waterfall. Khagrachari Alutila tourism supervisor Kokonath Tripura said that the number of tourists in Khagrachari is increasing since the Vijay Dashami holiday. Every day more than thousand tourists visit Alutila, the main tourist center of the district. On Friday, the number tripled. German expats Johnny and Jyoti have come to visit Khagrachari from Gazipur. They said, we have come to visit because of the ban. I will visit Khagrachari. Such nature of autumn fascinated us.
Khagrachari tourism motel unit manager AKM Rafiqul Islam said that tourists from different parts of the country are coming from Khagrachari. After Sajek tour, tourists are visiting the tourist spots of Khagrachari. Our business is also doing well. The hotel has 30 rooms. All are booked. There will be such a crowd till Sunday. At least 25-30 thousand tourists will come to Khagrachari on consecutive holidays.
Police Superintendent of Khagrachari. Naimul Haque said that the district police always provide security to tourists. However, when the number of tourists increases, our additional mobile police teams are deployed. At the same time, the police stations concerned with the tourist's travel route have been given instructions and if the tourists have any kind of problems with the vehicles, they can quickly solve them and deliver the tourists to their destination. The Police Superintendent commented that the security system for tourists is better than before.
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| Amiakhum,Bandarban । Photo: Collected |
Bandarban: Travelers flock to Bandarban, a land of natural beauty, to experience the pure touch of nature. Places of interest in the district adorned with beautiful nature and artistic touches of the mountains are Neelachal, Meghla, Chimbuk, Nilgiris, Nildigant, Tamatungi, Dimpahar, Tantrik Lake, Mysterious Baga Lake, Jadipai Falls, Damatua, Shailprapat Falls, Rijuk Falls, Shrimp Falls, Baklai Falls, Devtakum, Nature lovers visit places like Amiyakum, Satvaikum, Remakri, Nafakum, Buddhist Temple, Ramjadi, Golden Temple. The attractive tourist spots of the district are bustling with tourists.
Tourists Ishita and Sharmin said that the beauty of the mountains during the monsoons is really extraordinary. Surroundings of green. Looks great. First time in my life to visit Bandarban and really impressed. There are many nice places to visit here like Nilachal, Meghla, Chimbuk, Devtakum.
Travel lover Sajjadur Rahman said, I like to travel whenever I get a chance. So I came to Bandarban again during the festival holidays. I have been to many places abroad. But it is difficult to match the beauty of Chittagong Hill Tracts. The natural beauty here is breathtaking. Communication and security system is also fairly good. There are some problems. The government should look into it.
Meanwhile, the business and trade of residential hotels, motels and resorts in Bandarban district city and seven upazilas has accumulated since Friday. Tourism businessmen said that most of the residential hotels here have no rooms available.
General Secretary of Bandarban Hotel Owners Association Sirajul Islam said, Bandarban tourism business has gathered around the festivals of Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist religions. Tourists have arrived in the district as expected within three days. But the travel lovers do not stay much in the district town, they choose the Machang houses of the hills to visit far-flung tourist spots at the upazila level.
Meanwhile, the administration, Tourist Police and Hotel Owners Association have increased vigilance to deal with the increased pressure of tourists and to stop tourist harassment. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bandarban Tourist Police. Jahangir said, after a few days of closure, the increased pressure of tourists is being noticed. However, the tourist police are on the ground to ensure the safe and comfortable travel of the tourists. All the tourist spots and places of interest have police vigil around them. No tourist harassment was reported anywhere. Tourists are walking around the mountains safely and comfortably.
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| Mohamaya Lake। Photo:Collected |
Mirsarai: At the end of monsoon, many people flock to Mirsarai to see the beauty and beauty of the waterfall in the serene nature of autumn. Especially, the Khaiyachhara waterfall and Boalia waterfall of Mirsarai upazila attract more visitors. Every year when the monsoons come, the springs here regain their full youth. Countless nature lovers and visitors come from far and wide to soak in the water of the spring. Some come to enjoy its wild beauty. Recently some terrible accidents could not stop the visitors. Young people are running in groups.
A group of 18 young people from Fenapuni area of Mirsarai came to visit Boalia Jharna yesterday. One of them, Sihab Uddin Shiblu, said that every year at this time, we village boys travel to different parts of the country. The distance of Boalia waterfall from our village is 6-7 km but we have never visited it. I didn't miss this opportunity. Everyone had a great time. A visitor named Arafat said, the mountain natural springs are really wonderful. Soaking the wound in the shower feels much lighter. This is a different feeling.
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| Kaptai Lake । Photo:Collected |
Kaptai: Tourists are coming in droves to Kaptai on the occasion of Sharidiya Durgo Utsav on Wednesday from public holidays. On the surface inspection, it has been seen that one of the entertainment centers of the upazila, including Panorama Zoom Restaurant, Lakeshore, Lake Paradise Picnic Spot, Lakeview Island, River View Cafe and Picnic Spot, are overflowing with tourists.
A group of tourists led by Amir Hussain from Sitakunda came to visit Kaptai on Friday. They spend fun time at various entertainment centers as well as take a boat trip in Kaptai Lake. Three families from Mirsarai boarded a microbus and traveled to Kaptai. They expressed their excitement by visiting the Navy-run Lake Paradise Picnic Spot and the Panorama Zoom Restaurant Recreation Centre.
General Secretary of Kaptai Lake Boat Drivers Association. Idris Miah said that a large number of tourists are interested in traveling by boat. Considering their interest, several new engine boats of attractive colors have been brought down this time, he said. Nisarg River Valley manager Masud Alam said that a large number of tourists are coming to their restaurant every day. He also said that their business is getting better during this long shutdown.
The manager of Lakeshore Picnic Spot said that their entertainment center is full of tourists from 10 am to evening. He also said that because of the long holiday, tourists are coming in groups to the entertainment center. OC of Kaptai police station. Jasim Uddin said that necessary arrangements have been made by the administration to ensure that the incoming can travel to Kaptai safely.
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