The Chittagong Hill Tracts that are in the far southeastern corner of Bangladesh, close to Myanmar are home to over a half a million people belonging to 14 unique indigenous tribes. Much of the traditional lifestyle is still preserved – tribal kings, village headmen and a self-sustaining, natural lifestyle in a rich, still pristine environment. This region has only recently become accessible with the signing of an internationally acclaimed accord between the indigenous people and the government. This is truly an area with adventures and experiences to treasure.
You can stay as a house guest in a traditional tribal villages or quaint eco-cottages, enjoy river and lake cruises, go for forest walks or easy treks, handicraft shopping (or learning), go bird watching, sightseeing and take photographs in the relaxing environment here.
Highlights of visiting the Chittagong Hill Tracts include an insight to many indigenous cultures, village-based conservation and education projects, tribal crafts, music and dance, festivals, Buddhist and Hindu temples, pristine islands, beaches and rivers.
These tours are available year-round, though most people prefer the cooler and dry ‘winter’, from late September to early April. Late April and May are fairly warm and humid, though there is relief when the rains begin in June, lasting up to October. The monsoon (rainy) season is a great time for touring by country boat when the hills become a green and lush paradise and the lowlands resemble ‘oceans’ of flooded rice plains. Each season has its own flavor and advantages.
An ideal group size is five or six which is enough for fun and companionship, yet small enough to leave a small footprint, but we’re more than happy to host individuals, couples or even platoons of up to a dozen. However we can only accommodate smaller groups overnight in the interior villages and larger groups will spend their nights comfortably in nearby small market towns.