The tourism industry in Khagrachhari is witnessing a resurgence because the scamper of vacation makers to the hill district progressively increases following the lifting of a commute ban on 5 November.
The ban, imposed on 25 September after violent incidents in Khagrachhari and Rangamati earlier that month, modified into expanded to embody all three hill districts on 8 October, leading to a total conclude in tourism.
The extended closure had a crippling impact on the native economic system, in particular for those reliant on tourism.
Revival of Tourist Spots
Because the law-and-enlighten whisper improves, tourist spots love Alutila Cave, Risang Waterfall, and Zila Parishad Park are regaining their vibrancy and attracting guests from across the nation.
Sajek Valley, a favourite amongst vacationers, continues to observe an on a typical basis influx of travellers.
Native commercial householders are optimistic about this resurgence.
Paritosh Tripura, who manages the Alutila Tourist Centre, renowned a distinguished develop in designate gross sales and anticipated even better numbers as faculties and faculties originate up their yr-discontinuance holidays in December.
Equally, Khumali Tripura, a shopkeeper at the Zila Parishad Horticulture Park, expressed reduction because the commercial has picked up after a extended period of stagnation.
Intelligent Tourist Patterns
Whereas customer numbers are rising, some commercial householders reported a shift in tourist exercise.
Mohammad Rubel Parvez, proprietor of Montana Hotel and Restaurant, renowned a miniature decline in vacationers when compared with December closing yr.
He attributed this to more guests heading straight to Dighinala in divulge of staying in Khagrachhari Sadar.
A manager at the ‘Aronyo Bilash’ resort confirmed this pattern, mentioning that bookings in Khagrachhari Sadar stay below closing yr’s phases.
Within the period in-between, Mohammad Arif, who operates the Khagrachhari-Sajek designate counter, said spherical 50–60 tourist vehicles commute on a typical basis between Khagrachhari and Sajek, with numbers spiking to 80–100 on weekends.
The Zila Parishad Horticulture Park, supervised by Thoaingongya Marma, currently hosts 400–500 guests on a typical basis, with numbers doubling on holidays.
Renovation works are underway to further give a enhance to the park’s charm, along side along side a kid’s zone.
Unlocking Tourism Attainable in CHT
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), which embody Khagrachhari, Rangamati, and Bandarban, have enormous capability as a premier tourist destination in Bangladesh.
Its outlandish pure beauty, cultural richness, and gallop tourism opportunities may perhaps maybe maybe considerably bolster the nationwide tourism sector.
Alternatively, challenges persist.
Security concerns, insufficient infrastructure, and restricted marketing efforts continue to hinder the set’s charm, in particular to international travellers.
The authorities and native stakeholders emphasise the necessity for enhanced security, improved infrastructure, and focused marketing initiatives to totally realise the set’s capability.
Broader Tourism Challenges in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s tourism industry has confronted more than one challenges in recent months. Political unrest and floods in August 2024 left hotels empty and resort bookings cancelled, exacerbating the field’s struggles.
The nation ranks 109th out of 119 economies in the Lunge & Tourism Pattern Index, the bottom amongst South Asian countries incorporated in the ranking.
Despite these challenges, the authorities has prioritised tourism constructing. Its vision entails creating sub-regional zones, bettering infrastructure, and implementing enough guidelines to procedure more vacationers.
Bangladesh’s tropical climate, historical landmarks and lush greenery continue to be most critical attractions.
