some tribal groups live in

Keokradong is the second highest mountain of
Bangladesh. Keokradong is about 4,035 ft (1,230
meters) high from the sea level. It is situated in 30km
away from the Ruma sadar upazilla of Bandarban in
Bangladesh. This remote area is full of natural beauty.
Here you can see many small and big mountains and
hills. This area is covered with dense forests, birds and
animals.

Keokradong Mountain is located on the border
between Bangladesh and Myanmar. It is the place of
surprising beauty. This natural beauty is surely attracts
the mind of the adventurous people. In the winter
season many adventurous tourist visit this place with
great excitement. You will pleased with the dazzling
beauty of green hill, cool fountains, zigzag path, hilly
road side, hide and seek game of clouds on the top of
the hill.

For visiting Keokradong you have to reach at Bandar-
ban first then go to Ruma Upazilla. Ruma is 50 kilo-
meter away from Bandarban. You should remember
that after 4 pm you are not allowed to leave Ruma for
visiting Bogalake, Keokradong or Tajingdong. As it is
a remote area of Bangladesh, the road is not so plain.
The communication systems of Bogalake become
very difficult in the Rainy season. The road is still under
construction. From Ruma you can hire a pickup or jeep
(locally known as "Chander Gari" up to Koikhong Jiri
at the fare of Tk. 1800-2000. You can also go there by
buying tickets of Chander Gari or Bus. The first trip is
at 9am. lt will take 1-1.30 hrs. Koikhong Jiri to Ruma

you have to go by one hour boat journey. Again Ruma
to Boga Lake you should hire a jeep at the fare of Tk.

Two tribal communities named Saikotpara and
Darjilingpara are 4 km away from Bogalake. There are
some tribal groups live in this area. Darjilingpara is
about 1 km away from Keokradong. It will take another
45 minute to reach the highest point of Keokradong
and you have to walk through the hills from Boga Lake
to Keokradong to go there.