What is the main attraction?

The hanging bridges over the artificial lake.

Is there a cable car?

Meghla opened the first cable car in Bangladesh in November 2010. It has been out of service at times, so check whether it is running.

Can I take a boat ride?

Yes, boat rides are available on the lake.

Yes, a small zoo and mini safari park.

By jeep, auto-rickshaw or local bus from Bandarban town.

Can I combine it with Nilachal?

Yes, the two are often visited on the same day.

Can I ask a question about Meghla Parjatan Complex (মেঘলা পর্যটন কমপ্লেক্স) 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.

How many hanging bridges are there?

Travel guides describe two hanging bridges.

Is there food or accommodation nearby?

A Parjatan motel and a private resort nearby offer meals and rooms.

How long should I spend at Meghla Parjatan Complex (মেঘলা পর্যটন কমপ্লেক্স)?

Most visitors spend 2 hours at Meghla Parjatan Complex (মেঘলা পর্যটন কমপ্লেক্স).

When is the best time to visit Bandarban?

The best time to visit Bandarban is Oct to Mar. Dry trekking weather.

What is the emergency phone number in Bandarban?

In Bandarban, call 999 in an emergency. Police, fire and ambulance.

What currency is used in Bandarban?

Bandarban uses the Taka (BDT, ৳). Cash needed outside big cities.

Meghla Parjatan Complex (মেঘলা পর্যটন কমপ্লেক্স)

Q: Who manages Meghla?

The Bandarban district administration.

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Bandarban to Keranihat road, about 4 km from Bandarban town, Bandarban, Bangladesh

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About 4 km from Bandarban town, Meghla Parjatan Complex is a lake-and-hill park run by the district administration, with hanging bridges over an artificial lake, boat rides, a small zoo and a cable car. Families usually spend around two hours. It makes a gentle first stop before heading deeper into the hills.

Meghla Parjatan Complex is a lakeside tourist park about 4 kilometres from Bandarban town on the Keranihat road, in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of south-eastern Bangladesh. Known for its hanging bridges over an artificial lake, it suits families and visitors wanting an easy few hours near town.

Run by the Bandarban district administration

The office of the Bandarban district administration maintains the complex.

Hanging bridges and the cable car

The park wraps around an artificial lake at the foot of wooded hills. Its best-known features are the suspension bridges; travel guides describe two across the lake. A cable car opened in November 2010 on a round trip of about 488 metres and was reported as the first in Bangladesh, though it has been out of service at times.

Lake boats, a small zoo and places to stay

Boats can be taken on the lake, and the grounds include a small zoo, a mini safari park and a children's play area. A Parjatan motel and a private resort nearby serve meals and rent rooms.

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Key information

🌉Known for: Hanging bridges

🚡First: Cable car in Bangladesh

🚙From town: About 4 km

🏛️Managed by: District administration

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

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Experiences

Hanging bridge walk
Boat ride on the lake
Cable car