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Nilgiri (নীলগিরি)
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In short
Nilgiri is a hilltop viewpoint and army-run resort on the Bandarban to Thanchi road, about 47 km from Bandarban town, known for views over the hills and seas of cloud in the monsoon. A small fee is paid at the gate, and cottages are booked in advance. Go for half a day or stay overnight.
Nilgiri lies on the Chimbuk range in Bandarban Hill District, in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of southeast Bangladesh. It sits beside the winding road from Bandarban town to Thanchi, about 47 kilometres southeast of the town, and is often described as the highest point in the country that can be reached by vehicle.
The name means blue mountain.
An army-run resort with cottages on the ridge
The site was developed by the Bangladesh Army as a viewpoint and resort, with cottages, a restaurant and viewing terraces along the ridge. Published heights vary widely, from about 2,200 to 3,500 feet above sea level, so treat any single figure with caution.
Seas of cloud over the Sangu valley
From the terraces visitors look out over row after row of forested ridges toward the Sangu River valley. In the monsoon and early autumn, clouds often settle in the valleys below the ridge, so that the hills seem to rise out of a white sea, and on clear winter days the view reaches far across the hill tracts. Sunrise and sunset are the most popular times.
Mro and Marma villages, Chimbuk and Shoilopropat on the way
The surrounding hills are home to Mro, Marma and other indigenous communities, and small villages and jhum fields can be seen from the road. The drive passes Chimbuk Hill and other viewpoints, and many visitors combine Nilgiri with Shoilopropat waterfall and the Thanchi area.
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Key information
⛰️Height: About 2,200–2,400 ft
📍Distance: About 47 km from Bandarban town
🏕️Run by: Bangladesh Army
☁️Clouds: Seas of cloud in the monsoon
🚙Access: Jeep from Bandarban
🕕Time Zone: BST (UTC+6)
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Rijuk Waterfall (ঋজুক ঝর্ণা) 15.1 km
Boga Lake (বগা লেক) 16.2 km
Chingri Waterfall (চিংড়ি ঝর্ণা) 16.4 km
Langlok Waterfall (লাংলোক ঝর্ণা) 17.5 km
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Plan your visit to Nilgiri (নীলগিরি)
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Views
- Cloud-filled valleys
- Sangu valley
- Sunrise and sunset
On the way
- Chimbuk Hill
- Shoilopropat waterfall
What They Offer
Visit duration
Half day from Bandarban, or overnight
Timed entry required No
Road trip
Stop at Chimbuk Hill and Shoilopropat.
Accessibility
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Age limits
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What to pack
Passport/ID, warm layer, cash
What to wear
Light layers; evenings can be cool
Not allowed
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Amenities
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Tips for visiting Nilgiri (নীলগিরি)
- Book cottages weeks in advance.
- Carry ID for checkpoints.
- Start early from Bandarban.
Driving
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Public transportation
Most visitors hire a chander gari jeep from Bandarban town: about 2–3 hours each way. Foreign visitors should check current hill tracts travel rules.
Address
Bandarban-Thanchi Road.
Opening Hours
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Special events
No special events on record for Nilgiri (নীলগিরি).
Best times to visit
Sunrise.
Best days to visit
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Best months to visit
October to February; June to October for clouds.
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
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Children and admission
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Groups
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Pets
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Photography
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Bags
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Smoking
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Accepted payment
Cards and mobile wallets listed below. Cash at the gate
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Practical answers for visitors.
General
On the Bandarban-Thanchi road in Bandarban Hill District, about 47 km southeast of Bandarban town.
Published figures range from about 2,200 to 3,500 feet above sea level. It is often called the highest vehicle-accessible point in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Army runs the viewpoint and the resort.
Yes, in the army-run cottages, but they must be booked well in advance through the authorities in Bandarban.
Chimbuk Hill, Shoilopropat waterfall and hill villages along the Bandarban-Thanchi road.
Foreign visitors can visit, but rules for travel in the Chittagong Hill Tracts change. Check requirements and carry your passport for checkpoints.
Explore the area on this page lists 5 places around Nilgiri (নীলগিরি), with the distance to each.
bookingMentor lists 1 place to stay in Bandarban. Rooms start from $106.00 (USD) a night.
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.
Prices & payment
Yes, day visitors pay a small fee at the gate. Check the current rate on arrival.
Getting there
Hire a jeep (chander gari) from Bandarban town. The drive takes about two to three hours each way.
Cox's Bazar International Airport (CXB) is the airport for Nilgiri (নীলগিরি), about 64 km away in a straight line.
Timing & weather
Mostly during and just after the monsoon, roughly June to October, especially early in the morning.
October to February for clear views and mild weather, or the monsoon for clouds in the valleys.
Most visitors spend Half day from Bandarban, or overnight at Nilgiri (নীলগিরি).