Introduction to Rajbana Vihara
Rajban Bihar, the largest Buddhist temple in Bangladesh, is located in Rangamati district. Among the tourist attractions of Rangamati, this Rajvan Vihar is one of the tourist attractions. Venerable Sadhanananda Mahasthavir Vanvante, the thought-propagator and religious-philosopher Buddhist leader, came to Rangamati for permanent residence in 1977. This monastery was built for the residence of Vanabhanta and his disciples. This monastery, which is of particular importance to Buddhists, has now become an international Buddhist pilgrimage site. Not only for Buddhists, but this religious center in the mountainous region is for all nature lovers, beauty lovers and enlightened people of the world. A new world of knowledge can easily be added to the joy of visiting this temple on a trip. Cultural exchange will be accompanied by opportunities for religious thought, communal harmony and camaraderie.
The Vihar has a beautiful Upasana Vihar, Deshnalaya built in modern architectural design, Banvant's residential cottage and rest house, Bhikshu-Sramana residential building, large guest house, Chakramanghar, Seemaghar (Ghanghar), function stage, seven-storied heaven house, 10-bed hospital, many Bhavna cottages, kitchen, Banvante and Bhikshusangha dining hall, own library and press. Apart from this, there is a boundary wall around the entire Bihar for security.
way to go
To visit Rajban Vihar you have to come to Rangamati district town first. Rajvan Vihar is located just 5 km from Rangamati town.
Dhaka to Rangamati
There are several bus services to Rangamati from Fakirapool and Syedabad in Dhaka. Buses usually leave Dhaka for Rangamati between 8am to 9am and 8.30pm to 11pm. Shamli, Unique, Hanif and S Alam Paribahan buses ply among the non-AC buses on the Dhaka-Rangamati route. Non AC bus fare is Tk 850-900. Among AC buses, Saint Martin Hyundai Robi Express, Hanif Enterprise, Shyamoli bus fares are 1200-1800 Tk.
Chittagong to Rangamati
Various local and gatelock/direct buses are available from Oxygen Junction in Chittagong city. Although the fare is relatively high, taking the gatelock or direct bus takes less time. Chittagong-Rangamati direct bus is available between Tk 120-180. Buses go to Reserve Bazar in the city. Apart from this, buses ply from Chittagong's Bahaddarhat bus terminal to Rangamati.
Rangamati to Rajvan Bihar
You can go to Rajban Vihar which is 5 km away from the city by local autorickma or private car or any other vehicle. You can also go by different types of boats on the waterway.
Rangamati Accommodation
Rangamati has various quality guest houses and residential hotels. Try to fix hotels near the lake in Old Bus Stand and Reserve Bazar area of Rangamati town. Then you can enjoy the atmosphere and calm air of Kaptai Lake from the hotel. Name of some notable residential hotels in Rangamati:
Read the Rangamati Hotels & Resorts Guide for information on all the popular hotels, resorts and rest houses in Rangamati district .
eating and drinking
Rangamati has numerous food restaurants of various quality. You can have your daily meal at any restaurant you can afford. You will get all local traditional food in the restaurant. Don't forget to taste these different flavors. You can go by boat and eat at the famous Peda Ting Ting.
Places to visit around Rangamati
Usually tourists visit several other places of interest in Rangamati. Popular places among them are Shublong Jharna , Kaptai Lake , Hanging Bridge, Tribal Museum, Jhum Restaurant, Traditional Chakma Rajbari, Peda Ting Ting, Navy Picnic Spot etc.