South Asia’s largest artificial freshwater lake bordered by verdant forested hills, featuring the iconic 335-foot multi-colored suspension bridge.
Created in 1960 during the damming of the Karnaphuli River for the Kaptai Hydroelectric Project, Kaptai Lake covers over 755 square kilometers. Cruising by motorized country boats across crystal waters reveals Shuvolong waterfalls, tribal Chakma floating bazaars, and the famous Hanging Bridge at the Parjatan Complex.
Standard domestic tourism access. Family friendly with regular tourist police patrol.
Town hub to attraction roundtrip. Always agree on fare before boarding.
GOM • Direct Distance: ~40.57 kmJAN • Direct Distance: ~42.7 kmPAT • Direct Distance: ~45.42 km22.63720° N, 92.19530° E
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