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Buddha Dhatu Jadi (Golden Temple)

Bandarban · Places of worship

Buddha Dhatu Jadi (Golden Temple), Bandarban
Photo: Azim Khan Ronnie · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

This Theravada Buddhist temple stands on top of a hill at Balaghata, near Bandarban town. It is gold in colour, and local people call it the Golden Temple. The jadi follows the architecture of Myanmar, and its terrace looks out over the surrounding hills and the town. Take off your shoes before going in. Your clothes should be modest too.

How to get there

An auto-rickshaw or jeep from Bandarban town covers the roughly 4 km to Balaghata; at the end there are some steps to climb.

Safety notes

Dress modestly at a place of worship, keep quiet during prayers and ask before taking photographs.

Other travel details

  • When to go: October–March
  • How long to allow: About 1.5 hours
  • From Dhaka: 312 km · Bus from ৳776

Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

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