NAFAKHUM

One of the most beautiful place I know in Bangladesh. It's located in the hilly area of Thanchi, Bandarban. Knowing & seeing photos from my Friend, Sk. Jayed Bin Rashid, I wished I could be there.

Few days later a great opportunity came to me when my University friends Sharif, Swad, Aminur, Naeem, Sumon planned a tour to Bandarban, I proposed the location and all agreed. Shamim joined when he came to know that we're running for Nafakhum. The journey to Thanchi is long one, while it needs to travel 3 hours over the river from the deep hill followed by 3 hours walking besides the water flow of that waterfall, Nafakhum.

It's really risky journey while you're through the waterway for Rimakri, specially in the rainy season as increased water flow may cause accident. But the most amazing is you'll get the greatest view of the waterfall during this time. Sky high hill are waiting with there greatest view. If you're lucky enough you'll find clouds dashing with the rocks. And when you will look upon the blue sky over these hills, it'll make think once more about the beauty of nature.

From Rimakri, the only way to reach Nafakhum is walking beside the water flow which includes hiking, crossing rivers and so on. The time you need is  about 2 hours, may differ on your fitness. The way through provides charm with it's natural view which includes mini waterfalls, water flow, green hills, great sky view etc. You may not see any one other than tourist for the same location.

If you've enough time, you may explore these mini water flows which are also charming. The water is clean and cold. You can drink if you want. But you shouldn't miss the chance to take a cool bath in any of them. The most suitable place, I could explore, is the nearest one to Nafakhum. It refreshed us physically, mentally as well with a great deal.

I'm not brave enough to explain the beauty of Nafakhum, rather will invite you to visit  at least once. What I can share is we all ware scared with the rough journey. But all of us were full with joy while saw Nafakhum first forgetting the recent hassle, we have just passed and will have to face again.

Few things you may keep in mind while visiting Nafakhum. Most important one is "Don't waste any charge of your electronics specially Camera as you'll not get any electricity there. Mobile network can hardly be reached after Thanchi. Try to keep your baggage smallest you can. And remember you'll need to get down on the water, so be careful about your dress so that it don't become a burden that time. First aid should be with the travelers for emergency use including "Odomos" to get rid of Mosquito. All these I was suggested by Jayed Bin Rashid. Thanks Jayed...