Is it the largest waterfall in Bangladesh?

It is widely regarded as the largest by water flow.

How high is the waterfall?

The water falls about 150 feet.

What does Saitar mean?

In the Bawm language it means spring or waterfall.

What is its other name?

It is also called Paindu Saitar, after the Paindu stream.

On foot only, on a trek from Rowangchhari through hill villages, usually with an overnight stay.

Yes, a registered local guide is required.

What is near Tinap Saitar Waterfall (তিনাপ সাইতার)?

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Where can I stay near Tinap Saitar Waterfall (তিনাপ সাইতার)?

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

Can I ask a question about Tinap Saitar Waterfall (তিনাপ সাইতার) 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.

Do foreigners need a permit?

Travel rules in the Chittagong Hill Tracts change. Foreign visitors should check current permit requirements before going.

When is the best time to visit?

October to February for safer trekking. The fall is strongest in the monsoon, but trails are dangerous then.

Can I swim in the pool?

The pool is deep and the current strong, especially after rain. Swimming is not advised.

Which airport is closest to Tinap Saitar Waterfall (তিনাপ সাইতার)?

Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) is the airport for Tinap Saitar Waterfall (তিনাপ সাইতার), about 54 km away in a straight line.

What is the emergency phone number in Bandarban?

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

Tinap Saitar Waterfall (তিনাপ সাইতার)

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Tinap Saitar is a remote waterfall in the hills of Rowangchhari, Bandarban, often called the largest in Bangladesh by water flow and reached on a full-day trek through hill villages. It suits fit trekkers travelling with a local guide who can handle steep, muddy paths.

Tinap Saitar lies deep in the hills of Bandarban District in south east Bangladesh, in the Rowangchhari area. It is widely regarded as the largest waterfall in the country by volume of water, and it is also known as Paindu Saitar, after the Paindu stream that feeds it.

The word saitar comes from the language of the Bawm people who live in the surrounding hills and means a spring or waterfall. Bawm and other hill communities live in villages along the routes that lead to the fall.

The water drops about 150 feet over a rock face into a deep pool. In the monsoon the flow becomes very heavy and spray fills the gorge, and on sunny days rainbows often form in the mist. In the dry months the volume falls but the fall still runs.

Tinap Saitar can only be reached on foot. The usual route starts from Rowangchhari and climbs over ridges and through streams and hill villages, and most visitors stay a night in a village before or after the trek. The path is steep and slippery after rain.

Visitors need a registered local guide, and travel in the Bandarban hill areas requires registration with the local authorities. Foreign visitors should check permit rules in advance. October to February offers the safest trekking conditions.

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Key information

💧Height: About 150 ft

🥾Access: Trek only

🗣️Name: Bawm word for spring

🍂Best season: October to February

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