Is "Debotakhum" really dangerous?

Debotakhum

Introduction: "Debotakum" is a kind of Lake. But I think Lake is not a perfect word for "Debotakhum"! Basically, The water is going through the hills from different sources but you cannot feel that much. When you will reach the destination you may think it's a Lake because water is not moving so many giant hills standing around you. Local people say, the length of "Debotakhum" approximately 180 meters (it could be more) and around 19 meters depth. But tourists are allowed to visit only a certain amount of "Debotakhum". If you want to explore the whole "Debotakhum" you need experienced guides and permission it's very risky. But whatever you will experience with normal tourists that are going to your memorable day. It is situated at Rowangchari, Bandarban, Chittagong.

How to go"Debotakhum"?
Well, you can get a direct bus from "Dhaka" to "Bandarban" (around 340km) or you will get the available bus from "Chittagong" to "Bandarban" (around 75km). Then you have to go to "Rowanchori Bazar", the vehicle is available from "Bandarban" to "Rowangchori" it's around 80km (you can book a zip till Kaccaptali from Bandarban). You have to take permission from the local police station in "Rowangchari Bazar". After that, you have to reach "Kacchaptali Bazar" which is approximately 7km away fro "Rowangchari Bazar". Then hire a guide from there afterward you have to take permission from the army camp. Woah! that's it here starts your adventure! (There is no hotels or cottage if you want to stay at night you gotta take permission from army guide will manage for you).

Adventure:

Tracking path

There is a wonderful and adventurous tracking for nearly one hour (it depends on you). At the time of tracking, you will face hills, a little river, a small tribe's village. But when you are about to reach your actual destination you will face more dangerous challenges your path becomes more dangerous be careful! There will be special types of rafts made by local people with bamboo. You have to take a little ride in the first step (don't worry! your guide will drive) thereafter, you have to take another ride by bamboo raft or boat. this is the most interesting part of this adventure. Well, in this case, you have a choice you can ride raft bamboo(2 people max) your own. Don't worry! if you are scared there will be boats which will drive your guide for you. Whatever, I'm writing it's not enough, nature cannot be described by words. You cannot feel until you are there.

Time management is very important here, you have to reach the Kaccaptali army camp within 1 pm and checkout before 6 pm.

Reacquired Documents:

• You need your national ID card (Passport if you are a foreigner) and photograph if they want.
• Your School or College ID if you are a student.

Travel Cost: 

• Guide charge is approximately 1000 taka per day.
• Zip charge is around 5000 taka from Bandarbhan to Kaccapthali round trip.
• Bamboo Raft charge is 100 taka
• Food and others it's actually up-to you.

I can just give you an idea about the cost. Actually, it will depend on what kind of traveler you are.
If you have any specific questions post your question in the comment section to get your answers. Because the budget is the most important part of a trip.

Click here to see a little clip of Debotakhum

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