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Debotar Pukur (Matai Pukhiri)

Khagrachhari · Rivers and haors

What you can see and do

This pond lies on top of a tall hill at Nunchhari. It is sacred to the Tripura people, who call it Matai Pukhiri. Locals believe that by the gods' blessing its water never dries up. From the Tripura village at Nunchhari a long stairway of more than a thousand steps leads up to it.

How to get there

Go by jeep or motorbike from Khagrachhari town along the Mahalchhari road via Maischhari to Nunchhari. From there the climb up the stairs takes half an hour to an hour.

Safety notes

Wear a life jacket on a boat; stay off the river when a storm is likely.

Other travel details

  • When to go: October–March
  • How long to allow: About 4 hours
  • From Dhaka: 258 km · Bus from ৳675

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