Nafakhum waterfall (নাফাখুম) is at Remakri, Thanchi Upazila in
Bandarban District. It is beautiful and one of the largest waterfall in Bangladesh.
Nafakhum waterfall
At present, Nafakhum is a very popular tourist destination. Khum word has come from Marma language. Meaning is Waterfall. The falls known as “Niagara Falls” of Bangladesh.
Location
Nafakhum is located on the wild hilly Sangu River at a remote area Thanchi. Nafakhum is also known as Remakri waterfall.
How to Go
There has direct bus service from Dhaka to Bandarban. Bandarban is the central hub. They need to change another bus. This bus will go up to Thanchi Upazila. They journey may take 2-3 hours.From Thanchi traveler has to hair a boat. There is a stopover in Tindu. It is a lonely place. From Tindu to Remakri, this is a 2-hour journey by boat. It is an engine boat. From Remakri to Nafakhum waterfall, the traveler has to go by walk. It is another 2-hour drive.
Total journey is not smooth, have a two-night halt at Tindu and Remakri. Tourist has to carry tent and food with them. In winter season warm cloth should be carry.
Short View of Journey
- Dhaka to Bandarban by Bus
- Bandarban to Thanchi By Bus local bus, (4 hours) it may take TK.200/-
- Thanchi-Tindu-Remakri By Engine Boat, It may cost 5000-6500/- BDT
- Stopover at Tindu
- Remakri-Nafakhum By Walk About 2-2.5 hours
When to go:
Going during the winter season is wise. The rainy season, there is a massive water flow of Shangu River and is a very dangerous journey, particularly in the Boro Pathor area.
It will be wise to go there during winter season because in the rainy season there is heavy flow of Shangu River and it is extremely dangerous journey,
Where to stay
On the voyage, there is three stopover. They are Thanci, Tindu, and Remakri. At Thanci and Remakri, there is rest house. It may cost TK.500/- to TK.600/- taka. At Tindu tourist have to use the tent and their food. There are some Tribal houses in Remakri to stay.
Police Security
Before you start the journey for the Nafakhum waterfall, Voyager needs to list their name at Thanchi Thaana. They need an identification prove, like voter ID or passport. So carry a photocopy of that with an original one. There is also a BGP check post also.
