Rajban Vihara
রাজবন বিহার
A large Buddhist monastery complex on the lakeshore, beside the palace of the Chakma Raja.
At a glance
- Where
- Rangamati district, Chattogram division
- From Dhaka
- 310 km to Rangamati by road, 8–10 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Time needed
- About 1 h 30 min
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Rajban Vihara is the most important Buddhist temple in the hill tracts, associated with the revered monk Banabhante. The complex includes prayer halls, a tall pagoda and quiet lakeside grounds. Nearby is the residence of the Chakma Circle Chief. It is a peaceful place to understand the faith that shapes daily life for many hill communities.
How to get there
By CNG within Rangamati town, or by boat across the lake.
Good to know
Dress modestly and remove shoes. Visit during Kathin Chibar Dan for the festival atmosphere.
Common questions
Where is Rajban Vihara?
Rajban Vihara is in Rangamati district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Rangamati is about 310 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Rajban Vihara from Dhaka?
First get to Rangamati, roughly 8–10 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: By CNG within Rangamati town, or by boat across the lake.
When is the best time to visit Rajban Vihara?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
More from Rangamati
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Place Kaptai Lake
কাপ্তাই হ্রদThe country's largest man-made lake, a maze of green islands best explored by slow boat.
Place Rangamati Hanging Bridge
রাঙামাটি ঝুলন্ত সেতুA red suspension footbridge over an arm of the lake, the best-known landmark of Rangamati town.
Place Sajek Valley
সাজেক ভ্যালিA ridge-top village in the far north of Rangamati, famous for sunrise over seas of cloud.
Place Shuvolong Waterfall
শুভলং ঝর্ণাA tall cascade tumbling down a cliff straight into Kaptai Lake, reached only by boat.
Nearby
Representative photo Tradition Kathin Chibar Dan
Rangamati · কঠিন চীবর দানA Buddhist robe-offering festival where monks' robes are spun, woven and dyed in a single day.
Place Rangamati Hanging Bridge
Rangamati · রাঙামাটি ঝুলন্ত সেতুA red suspension footbridge over an arm of the lake, the best-known landmark of Rangamati town.
Representative photo Food Pajon
Rangamati · পাজনA Chakma festival curry of many vegetables cooked together, served to every guest during Biju.
Food Bamboo Chicken
Rangamati · ব্যাম্বু চিকেনSpiced chicken sealed in a green bamboo tube and roasted over coals until smoky and tender.