There’ll come a time when you’ll learn whether you’re an independent/dependent variable that thin line of self-awareness will shape you; just as it did in my case and gave birth to the traveler in me! The concept acted like a parasite; feeding on me and prepared me for the journeys; one of which I will be discussing here: “The Rangamati Trip”
Rangamati is a beautiful district situated in the south-eastern Bangladesh; the whole district is surrounded by the magnificent Kaptai lake which does not hesitate to show its tranquility in both day and night time. As every other trip goes mine was not any different than any other traveler but we were quite fortunate enough to have the company of a local friend from there and his trusted …show more content…
We departed from the train station at midnight; within an hour we left the capital and the rapturous moments started kicking in; nature slowly reaching to us; vibes connecting to our thoughts and eventually into words. The stillness of the waxing gibbous moon; stealing it way at us now and then from the tree lines.
We were traveling in an old train; which gave us the opportunity to smoke a couple of cigarettes now and then near the doors; I don’t intend to promote such activity but then again what better is there to fill the void and increase receptive senses to connect.
“Witching Hour” thoughts
The 3 a.m. thoughts were not even disturbing; as if every pernicious thought have turned into bliss or gratitude towards life; my friend and I were completely lost on the melody of “Never meant to belong – Beach OST”; a wonderful composition by Piano and Violin. The perceptions towards life started changing gradually; as if the whole universe conspired it to.
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Website: http://www.saintmartinparibahanbd.com/
Dhaka – Chittagong = Train.
There are plenty of services; I personally would recommend going there directly.
Kamalapur Railway Station
Address: kamalapur, Kamalapur Rd, Dhaka 1222, Bangladesh
Phone:+880 1819-936349 for schedule and services insight: http://transportbd.com/index.php
Chittagong – Rangamati = Bus.
Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation
Website: http://www.brtc.gov.bd/
I would like to recommend hiring a vehicle from “Bonorupa Bazar” for exploring Rangamati. Hiring one for each day would cost: 1000 -1500 Bdt.
• Place to stay:
Parjatan Holiday Complex
Address: Near Boarder Guard Bangladesh(BGB) Sector, Tabalchari Area, Rangamati.
Tel: 0351-63126(office)
• Foods that should be taken into consideration:
1. Tara.
2. Begul-biji.
3. Bedagi.
4. Pajon – Biju season only.
5. Snail curry.
6. Hona-gulo.
7. Frog curry – Rainy season only.
8. Aamile.
• Alcohol beverages: Dochini: Trifola Dochini. Malta Dochini. Angur Dochini. Beers: Hangi. Jogora.
Places worth mentioning:
1. Shajek and Marissa