Like the picturesque Rangamati, Bandarban in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has all the potential to become a tourist hub with its unbelievable geographical diverse, varied culture, and several artificial and natural lakes, scenic valleys, natural waterfalls and several mountains, including the highest one in Bangladesh.

Bandarban has the wilderness in true term while the ethnic and cultural diversity makes it palpably different from two other hill districts.

The life style of 11 indigenous communities is a matter of wonder and charm to the tourists. Three lakh people, including Bangalee and ethnic minorities, live in 4,479.03 square kilometre in the hill district.

The most attractive spots in Badarban are Meghla Parjatan Complex and its artificial lake, Parjatan Motel, Hanging Bridge, Royal Palace, Banglar Darjiling Chimbuk, Shaila Propat, Natural Boga Lake, Tajingdong Mountain, Ruma Natural Waterfall, Kao-cradong Mountain, Sangu River, Milonchhari, Bouddha Dhatu Cheti, Man-made Kyamolong Lake, Holiday Inn Resort, Tiger Hill, Kanapara, Hilltop Rest House and Prantic Lake.

Meghla Parjatan Complex is the most favourite spot for the tourists. It takes only ten minutes from the district headquarters to go to the spot.

Keo-cradong, the second highest mountain in Bangladesh, is located at Ruma upazila, 30km away from the district town.

Tajingdong Mountain, the highest mountain in the country, is also located at Ruma. Its height is 4500 feet. Tourists, who have excitement to adventure, can take a ride to this gorgeous mountain.

Ruma Natural Waterfall is the largest natural waterfall in Bandarban and the place gives a fresh breath of air to the visitors. Engine boats are available to experience a thrilling ride in the Sangu River here.

Visiting Chimbuk is a must. Twenty-six kilometre away from the district headquarters, Chimbuk is called 'Banglar Darjiling.' It is 3,500-ft above from the sea level and one can even touch the floating cloud. The tourist also can see the beauty of Bay of Bengal from here. The people who belong to 'Mru," an ethnic group, live here.

There are many government and private rest houses, motels, hotels and guesthouses for the tourists. They can avail these at a very reasonable price.

The tourists especially the foreign ones are reluctant to visit Bandarban as the roads are in bade shape, local people said. Besides, eating places are not hygienic, they added.

Didar Ahmed, superintendant of police, said adequate security measures are taken for the foreign tourists. About 15 foreign tourists visit Bandarban a week, he added.

Around 30 to 35 per cent of tourists in Bangladesh visit Bandarban in the winter from December to March, said Humayun Kabir, an official of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation in Bandarban.