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Hilly Khagrachhari vibrant with tourists

Aminul || risingbd.com

Published: 05:15, 2 August 2014   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
Hilly Khagrachhari vibrant with tourists

Tourists gathered at Debotar Pukur at Mohalchari

Dulal Hossain: Hotel and Motel owners in Khagrachhari district are passing a good time now as they are pocketing hefty profits during the on-going Eid vacation, thanks to the country’s political stability.


“We are getting expected rush of tourists during the on-going Eid vacation that help us to make a handsome amount of profits," said a hotel owner adding that this year, the Eid bring a happy time for them.


In according to the district administration, there are around 50 residential hotels and motels, including Parjatan motel in Khagrachhari.


These were decorated nicely before the Eid, in a bid to draw attentions of the tourists, especially the foreigners.


Alutila, Rechang Waterfall, Zilla Parishad park of Sadar upazila, Thoiduchhara Waterfall of Dighinala upazila, Devotar Pukur (God’s pond), Monartek lake of Mohalchhari, Aranya Kuthir of Panchhari upazila, Bonolata Agro farm and Sritidam Babna Kendra of Manikchhari, artificial lake and Kalshirmukh of Ramgorh upazila and many others were decorated nicely to satisfy the tourists.


Farjana Akter, a newly wed housewife who came from Feni, said she is happy to see the natural beauties and multi-cultural diversities of the hills, especially the green hills, snaky roads, rivers, mysterious tunnel and waterfall.


Rezaul Karim, a tourist who came from Pabna, said he is happy to see Mohalchhari Debotar Pukur (God’s pond) that located around 1000 feet up from sea level and Manikchhari Bonolata Agro farm.


“I came here for a two-day visit but now I want to stay here one more day as the expenditure is bearable,” Rezaul added.

 

Marufa Mishu, another tourist who came from Dhaka, said they are happy with security measures but it would be more comfortable if the communication and infrastructure facilities would more better.


Managing Director of Khagrachhari Parjatan Motel Alok Bikas Chakma said that he is happy as all 50 rooms of his motel were reserved till August 10.


“We can earn more than Tk 16 to 17 lakh in this two weeks while our annual income targets are around Tk 1 core,” he addeed.

 

Superintendent of Police (SP) of Khagrachhari, SK Md Mizanur Rahman said strict security steps have been taken to ensure their (tourists) safety and hazard free movements.


Deputy Commissioner of the district, Md Masud Karim said Khagrachhari vibrant with tourists as it gets a sate of art communication, accommodation and security facilities.


risingbd/August 02, 2014/Aminul


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