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Nilgiri Hill Resort

Cloud-level hilltop at about 2,200 ft, famed for sunrise views · Bandarban

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🗓️ Best timeOctober-February
⏱️ Time needed4-5 hours or overnight
💰 CostEntry about BDT 50; jeep and meals extra
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📖 About this place

Nilgiri is an army-run hill resort about 46 km from Bandarban town. At roughly 2,200 ft you can watch clouds drift below the viewing deck, especially at dawn and dusk. The air stays cool all day. A small resort and cafeteria are on the hilltop.

🚌 How to go

From Bandarban town take a chander gari or reserved jeep, about 1.5-2 hours, roughly BDT 3,000-4,500 per vehicle. From Dhaka, ride a bus to Bandarban first and transfer.

🏨 Where to stay

Cottages at the resort cost around BDT 3,000-5,000 and need advance booking. Standard hotels in Bandarban town cost BDT 1,000-2,500.

🍽️ Food

The resort cafe serves basic rice, fish and chicken. Try bamboo chicken, a hill speciality, in town.

📍 Nearby attractions

Chimbuk Hill, Shoilo Propat, Golden Temple

🛡️ Safety tips

Roads are narrow and winding, so use an experienced driver. Register at army checkpoints along the way.

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