How do I get to Chimbuk?

The usual way is to hire a jeep, called a chander gari, from Bandarban town. Shared or reserved jeeps run on the Thanchi road, and drivers often combine Chimbuk with Nilgiri and Shoilaprapat.

Which airport is closest to Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়)?

Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) is the airport for Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়), about 68 km away in a straight line.

How high is Chimbuk Hill?

Its height is commonly given as about 2,500 feet, or roughly 760 metres above sea level.

Who lives around Chimbuk?

The area is home mainly to the Mro people, whose villages of bamboo stilt houses stand along the ridge. Visitors should ask before taking photos of people or homes.

Can I stay overnight at Chimbuk?

Accommodation at the hilltop itself is very limited. Most visitors stay in Bandarban town or at resorts on the way to Nilgiri.

Do foreign visitors need permission?

Rules for the Chittagong Hill Tracts change from time to time. Foreign visitors should carry passports and check current requirements with their tour operator or the local administration before travelling.

What else can I see on the same trip?

Shoilaprapat waterfall, Milonchori viewpoint and Nilgiri lie on the same road and are often visited in one day.

Where is Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়) located?

Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়) is in Bandarban, Bangladesh. The street address and directions are under How to get there on this page.

Where can I stay near Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়)?

bookingMentor lists 1 place to stay in Bandarban. Rooms start from $106.00 (USD) a night.

Can I ask a question about Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়) that is not answered here?

Yes. Use "Ask a question" under "Travelers are asking" on this page. The bookingMentor team answers it, and the answer then appears on the page for other travellers too.

What is the best time to visit?

November to February brings clear skies and cooler weather. The monsoon from June to September brings low clouds and green hills, but the road can be slippery.

How long should I spend at Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়)?

Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours at the hilltop at Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়).

Is there an entry fee?

A small fee has been charged at the hilltop rest area in recent years. Amounts can change, so carry some cash.

Are there facilities at the top?

There is a rest area with viewing platforms and small food stalls. Facilities are basic, so bring water and snacks.

Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়)

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Bandarban–Thanchi Road, Chimbuk, Bandarban, Bangladesh

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Chimbuk Hill rises to roughly 760 m beside the Bandarban to Thanchi road, about 26 km from Bandarban town, one of the best-known high points in Bangladesh reachable by road. Mornings bring clouds over the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and Mro villages lie nearby. Entry is ticketed. One to two hours at the hilltop suits a stop on the way to Nilgiri or Thanchi.

Chimbuk Hill rises beside the Bandarban to Thanchi road in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of south-eastern Bangladesh, about 26 kilometres from Bandarban town. Its height is usually given as about 2,500 feet, or roughly 760 metres, which made it one of the best known high points in the country reachable by road.

The hill lies in land traditionally used by the Mro people, and small Mro villages with bamboo houses on stilts sit along the ridge and the road. The Bangladesh Army built and maintains the mountain road that climbs past Chimbuk, and a rest area with viewing platforms stands near the top.

From the summit the view stretches over ridge after ridge of forested hills, with the Sangu River valley below. In the rainy season and on cool winter mornings, clouds often settle in the valleys, so the hilltop seems to float above a white sea. On clear days the view reaches far toward the Myanmar border hills. The road beyond Chimbuk continues to Nilgiri and Thanchi, so many visitors stop here on the way to those places.

The drive itself is part of the visit. The road winds through hill forest and passes Shoilaprapat waterfall and Milonchori viewpoint before the climb to Chimbuk.

Most visitors hire a jeep, locally called a chander gari, from Bandarban town for a half-day or day trip. Foreign visitors may need to show passports at checkpoints and follow current rules for the hill district. The cooler months from November to February bring the clearest views.

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Key information

⛰️Height: About 760 m (2,500 ft)

🚙From Bandarban: About 26 km by road

🏘️Local community: Mro villages

🕐Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6)

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✦ Plan your visit to Chimbuk Hill (চিম্বুক পাহাড়) Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.

Highlights Include:

Views

Clouds over the valleys
Sangu River valley
Hill ranges toward Myanmar

On the way

Shoilaprapat waterfall
Milonchori viewpoint
Nilgiri