Tajingdong also known as “Bijoy” is the highest mountain of
Bangladesh. Tajingdong is about 4300 ft (1310 meters) high from the sea level.
It is situated in remakri pangsha union under Ruma upazilla of Bandarban in
Bangladesh. According to local tribal language “Tajing” means “Great” &
“Dong” means “Hill” so that means “Great hill”.
There are various tribal community is developed surrounding
the mountain and their living styles are so natural. This remote area is full
of natural beauty. Here you can see many small and big mountains and hills.
This area is covered with dense forests, birds and animals.
There are many tourist visits the Tajingdong Mountain in
every year. It is the place of surprising beauty. This natural beauty is surely
attracts the mind of the adventurous people. In the winter season many
adventurous tourist visit this place with great excitement. You will pleased
with the dazzling beauty of green hill, cool fountains, zigzag path, hilly road
side, hide and seek game of clouds on the top of the hill.
How to go in Tajingdong
For visiting Tajingdong you have to reach at Bandarban first
then go to Ruma Upazilla. Ruma is 50 kilometer away from Bandarban. You should
remember that after 4 pm you are not allowed to leave Ruma for visiting
Bogalake, Keokradong or Tajingdong. As it is a remote area of Bangladesh, the
road is not so plain. The communication systems of Bogalake become very
difficult in the Rainy season. The road is still under construction. From Ruma
you can hire a pickup or jeep (locally known as “Chander Gari”) up to Koikhong
Jiri at the fare of about Tk. 2000-200. You can also go there by buying tickets
of Chander Gari or Bus. The first trip is at 9am. It will take 1-1.30 hrs. Koikhhong
Jiri to Ruma you have to go by one hour boat journey. Again Ruma to Boga Lake
you should hire a jeep at the fare of about Tk. 1800-2000. Finally you have to
walk through the hills from Boga Lake to Tajingdong.
Some information to visit Tajingdong
Remember that, this journey is very much laborious. So keep
confidence. Always carry drinking water and first aid box with you. Show
positive attitude with local people and should respect the tribal culture.
There are some residential hotels in Ruma Bazar, so you have
to confirm at first the hotel reservation before going to Ruma, otherwise you
will have no alternative passing the night. If you are fortunate you can get
tribal house to pass the night.
In Bogalake There is no other accommodation facility except
the rest houses of district council. There is no mobile network, no restaurant
and also no good road communication. You should start your journey early in the
morning from Bogalake to reach Tajingdong and it may take 7 to 8 hours to reach
Tajingdong. However, the sceneries of cool air, white clouds, hills, river and
lake are really unique and incomparable. If you go there obviously you can get
an enjoyable, delightful and thrilling experience.
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