Boalia Waterfall Trail (বোয়ালিয়া ট্রেইল)

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The Boalia trail follows a hill stream in Mirsharai, Chattogram, east of the Dhaka to Chattogram highway, to Boalia waterfall and further falls upstream, with the strongest flow in the monsoon. There is no known fee and no published hours, so start early and be back on the highway before dark. Walkers spend three to four hours on the trail, plus travel time.

The Boalia trail follows a hill stream in Mirsharai upazila of Chattogram district, east of the Dhaka to Chattogram highway. Boalia is one of a group of Mirsharai falls, alongside better known names such as Khoiyachhara, Napittachhara and Rupsi, that draw walkers from Chattogram and Dhaka.

Like the other falls in these hills, Boalia is fed by rain. For much of the year the stream carries little water, and the falls come to life in the monsoon, which is when most visitors come.

The walk follows the stream bed through forest, with rock scrambles and repeated crossings. There are no signs on most Mirsharai trails, and paths branch, so a local guide is the safest way to go beyond the first fall.

Rocks in the stream are slippery, and heavy rain can raise the water quickly and turn it muddy, which is the signal to turn back. Leeches are common in the wet months and mobile signal is weak. Walkers have been killed in falls from the hills in this area, so avoid climbing wet rock faces.

There is no ticket for the trail. The monsoon and the weeks after it give the best flow, while winter leaves only a trickle. Start in the morning, carry water and snacks, as there are no shops on the trail, and plan on most of a day. Basic hotels are in Mirsharai and Sitakunda, with more choice in Chattogram city.

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Key information
🏞️Waterfall: Four falls along one stream
📍Location: Mirsharai, east of Hadi Fakirhat
🌅Known for: Monsoon stream trekking
🎟️Entry: No fee found
💰Currency: Bangladeshi taka (৳ BDT)
🕕Time Zone: BST (UTC+6)

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Napittachora Trail approx. 5 km
Khoiyachora Waterfall approx. 6 km
Hadi Fakirhat Bazar approx. 3 km
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✦ Plan your visit to Boalia Waterfall Trail (বোয়ালিয়া ট্রেইল) Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Falls on the trail
  • Boalia main fall
  • Uttoron fall above it
  • Baghbiyani fall and its deep pool
  • Amormanikya at the far end
Terrain
  • Rocky stream bed
  • Short hill climb to Uttoron
  • Wading sections
What They Offer
Visit duration 3–4 hours on the trail, plus travel
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Not accessible for wheelchairs or people with knee or heart problems; slippery rocks and wading throughout.

Age limits

None stated

What to pack

Drinking water, dry snacks, salt for leeches, basic first-aid kit, a dry bag for phones

What to wear

Rubber sandals or trekking shoes with good grip; quick-drying clothes

Not allowed

Littering; plastic left on the trail; jumping into pools of unknown depth

Amenities

None on the trail; restaurants at Hadi Fakirhat bazar.

Tips for visiting Boalia Waterfall Trail

  • Check the weather forecast on the morning of the walk.
  • Hire a local guide at the trailhead if you plan to reach Amormanikya.
  • Test the depth before entering any pool.
  • Carry salt or mustard oil against leeches.
  • Bring every wrapper and bottle back out.

Visitor policy

Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed.
Children and admission
Only for children who can walk on wet rock; keep them away from deep pools.
Groups
No booking needed; groups should keep together on the stream.
Pets
Not suitable.
Photography
Personal photography is fine; protect phones from spray. Drone flights must follow national drone rules.
Bags
Carry a light backpack; wet stream crossings are part of the route.
Smoking
Do not smoke or light fires in the forest.
Accepted payment
Carry cash; cards are not accepted at local shops.
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Near the BRAC dairy farm, east of Hadi Fakirhat bazar in Mirsharai. A CNG from the bazar takes you to the trailhead.