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Nafakhum Waterfall

Wide Sangu-fed fall reached by a demanding trek · Bandarban

📷 Minhas Kamal · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
🗓️ Best timeNovember-March (fullest in monsoon but riskier)
⏱️ Time needed2-3 days
💰 CostAbout BDT 4,000-8,000 per person with guide, boat and meals
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📖 About this place

Nafakhum lies near Remakri in Thanchi and is among the country's most beautiful falls. In the monsoon a broad sheet of water spills in a crescent. Reaching it needs boats and a trek over river and hill trails. It is a memorable outing for adventurous travellers.

🚌 How to go

Take a bus or jeep from Bandarban to Thanchi (3-4 hours, around BDT 150-300), then boat and trek via Remakri. A guide and permission are mandatory.

🏨 Where to stay

Stay in basic cottages or tents at Remakri and Thanchi, about BDT 300-1,000 per person.

🍽️ Food

Simple rice, dal and hill vegetables; bamboo shoot dishes are common.

📍 Nearby attractions

Remakri Waterfall, Thanchi, Sangu River

🛡️ Safety tips

Never go without a local guide and avoid the trek when the river is rising. Mobile network is often absent.

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