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Shantipur Aranya Kutir

Khagrachhari · Places of worship

Shantipur Aranya Kutir, Khagrachhari
Photo: Aumit22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

This Buddhist meditation centre in the forest at Shantipur in Panchhari upazila has a Buddha statue about 50 feet tall, one of the largest in the country. Small meditation huts for the monks are scattered through the wide wooded grounds. It is a very quiet place, so keep your voice low and dress modestly.

How to get there

Take a bus or CNG about 25 km from Khagrachhari town to Panchhari, then an auto-rickshaw to Shantipur.

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 2 hours
  • From Dhaka: 258 km · Bus from ৳675

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

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