Risang Waterfall Khagrachari

The location of the beautiful Risang Jharna is in Sapmara village of Matiranga upazila of Khagrachari district. Risang Jorna is known locally as 'Snake Risang Jorna'. The Marma word Richang means water flowing from a high place. Another name of Richang Jharna is Terang Taikalai. The distance of this fountain is only 3 km from Alutila tourist center. And Risang Jharna can be seen after 1 km along the Khagrachari-Dhaka road.

There is another spring just 200 yards from Risang spring. Which came to be known as Richang Jharna two or 'Apu Jharna'. Paved steps have been constructed here so that travelers can easily reach the fountain. The beautiful view of the water cascading down from the 30 meter high mountain is worth enjoying for hours. And if you want, you can easily bathe in the water of Risang spring.

The distance of Richang Jharna from Khagrachhari district town is about 11 km. From Khagrachari by jeep, private car or microbus, you can reach the foot of the waterfall and walk a little way on the mountain road.

You can visit Risang Jharna directly by renting a Chander car or CNG from Khagrachari. But in that case you have to get down about 500 meters from the fountain and walk the rest of the way.

Besides, if you want to see Risang Jharna, first take a local bus or Chander car from Khagrachari Sadar and come to Alutila Cave, which is 10 km away on the way to Dhaka . The next destination from Alutila is the area of ​​Hridiya Membar, which is about two kilometers away. Local bus fare from Alutila to Hridiya member area is 5 taka per person. One has to walk or ride a bike for two kilometers from Hridiya Member area to Richang Jharna. The bike fare is Tk 50 per person for going only, and the return fare is Tk 100 per person.

Alutila Caves, Buddhist Temples, Deity Ponds, Hanging Bridges and Risang Springs are within close distance. So it is best if you visit all these places together. It will take 4 to 5 hours to visit these places. Tell where to turn when fixing the car. It will take 2000 to 3000 taka to reserve a car for 10-15 people to visit all places and 800 to 1000 taka to reserve CNG. Be sure to negotiate the fare, although the Khagrachari Jeep Transport Owners Association fixed fare of Rs 5,000.

Khagrachari can be directly reached by AC/Non-AC buses of Shanti, Hanif, S Alam, Shyamoli, Econo and Eagle Paribahan from Dhaka. The fare per person by bus is Tk 750-850 for non AC and Tk 1000 to Tk 1600 for AC.

BRTC and Shanti Paribahan buses leave Khagrachari from Chittagong's Oxygen Junction. Shanti Paribahan bus leaves every 1-2 hours from 7 am. Besides, several local buses also go to Khagrachari. The fare of these non AC buses is between Tk 180 to Tk 250. It will take 4-5 hours to travel from Chittagong.

Khagrachari town has various quality residential hotels for overnight stay. You can stay overnight at the hotel of your choice by looking at the room and bargaining. You have to pay 400 to 3500 taka for one night stay depending on the hotel. Good quality residential hotels in Khagrachari town include –

Tourism Motel: Located on the banks of Chengi River in the city, the two-bed AC room rent is Tk 2100 and the non-AC room is Tk 1300. Contact: 0371-6208485 Hotel Gairing: Located in Khagrachari town, AC, Non AC, VIP AC and Group room with facility of rent Rs.1000 to 3000 according to class. Contact: 0371-61041, 01815-163173 Aranya Bilas: This hotel is located in coconut garden of the city. Twin bed AC 2500 Taka, Couple AC 2000 Taka, Single Bed AC 1500 Taka, Twin Non AC 2000 Taka and Couple Non AC 1500 Taka. Contact: 01838-497257 Giri Thebar: Located inside Khagrachari Cantonment. VIP AC room rent 3050 Tk. AC double room rent 2050 Tk. Single room whose rent is 1200 taka. Contact: 01859-025694 Hotel Eco Chari Inn: Contact: 0371-62625, 3743225

And if you want to stay at a very low cost, then there are some boarding type hotels around Shapla Chattar where you can stay for 300-400 taka.

There are several restaurants in Shapla Chattar and Bus Stand area of ​​Khagrachari town. Besides, you can taste coffee, Haaser Kalabhuna, Bashkurul and traditional hill food at 'System Restaurant' located in Panthai Para.

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