Sajek - A Playground of Mountains & Clouds

You  know it takes courage and determination to travel, to go up, and to go beyond. It might be a hobby or it might be a profession to move around. But what really matters is to enjoy it the fullest. So this is my first travel blog so far. Thank you already for reading this far. But the main adventure is about to begin. Lets take a ride to the paradise with thrilling journey across the adventurous track that will leave you speechless. Yes everyone its sajek I am displaying right now, situated in Rangamati district of Bangladesh. Although reaching there is not an easy task to complete. Again what's the fun in easy.

Road to Sajek

First of all you have to pick up a group of people that you love to travel with. It’s a long journey and you need the people you are comfortable with. Or it might be the partner that you are looking forward to spend your life with. At first there are certain things you need to know. Though there are a number of hotels and motels in sajek, you can always book in advance to ensure there would be no hassle. Take a extra pack of battery or power banks along with you as there is no electricity. Whole area run on generators. Take some medicine as first aid. Some polly pack in case you have wet clothes so that you can pack them on the way back Not all the network provider is available. Only Robi & Airtel will work. and in some particular area Teletalk could be available. And try to keep your luggage small.

  

Meghpunji Cottage

Let the journey begins, first you have to purchase a bus ticket from Dhaka to khagrachari district and the journey will be of 6-7hours. The fare for bus tickets are ranged 500tk-550tk non-ac. Now you people might be wondering I mentioned earlier that sajek is situated in Rangamati. But there are no route to sajek from Rangamati except through the water way. After reaching khagrachari you need to reserve a chander gari which will take you to sajek. The cost will be 7500-10000tk depending on your negotiation skill. But don’t forget to negotiate at any cost. One chander gari can carry up-to 12people. So it will be better and less expensive if you are a travel group of 8-10 people. Or there are small vehicles such as CNG which I wont recommend. It’s a 2.5hours of majestic journey to sajek from khagrachari. As the area is guarded by the Bangladesh Army for security of the tourists. You have to go with the army escorts. There are two army escorts each day. One is at 10.30am and the other one is at 4.00pm. So keep this in mind that you will not be able to enter into sajek without the escorts. Try not to miss the escorts. 

View from Meghpunji Cottage

Upon arrival, check in to the cottage or resorts you booked. Meghmachang, meghpunji, Rock paradise are some of the best cottage in sajek, also priced at a decent rate. Per night would be around 2500-3500tk. But if you looking for a cheaper deal then there are plenty of other places to stay. Again believe me, going there and not staying in those mentioned cottage would be huge miss. The view and accommodation is so majestic that you will be thanking me later. So don’t hesitate if its costs you a 500 extra. 

Rock Paradise, Konglak Para

The clouds and the sun rise is best part of sajek so wake up early and make no mistake to endure the fullest. This is where your search for the peace could be accomplished. One can enjoy the clouds from the balcony or you can go straight up to the `konglak para` the highest peak of the sajek. Chander gari will take you there, and then a 10 minutes of hike will take you to the top. The mesmarizig view can only be experienced not expressed. 

View from the Megh Machang Ressort

Coming back from the peak. Complete your breakfast. Point to be noted, none of the restaurants in sajek pre-cooks any of the item. You have to order in advance and only then they will prepare the foods. Roaming around a little bit, there is a helipad which will give you 360` view of the heavenly atmosphere and you can also enjoy the sun set from there. Rock sajek is the recreational park situated beside the helipad.

View from Helipad

Looking for the traditional foods, you will found bamboo chicken which is so satisfying and incredibly delicious to eat, also joom vat, Jhal Chicken, BBQ etc. and most of the others food are regular items but also very delicious.

who wouldnt give anything for a meal with this view

On the way back don’t forget to roam around khagrachari as there are both mysterious and peaceful places to go. Which I will write about in my next blog. So, stay tuned.

For your help contact numbers are given below. Or you can just google it.

As this is my very first writing, provide me with your valuable feedback and help me point out the flaws. Thank you.

Contact Details;
Meghpunji : 01815761065 (Josim)
Chander Gari : 01881390021 (Hossain)