Golden Temple of Bandarban

[sadique]

Golden Temple of Bandarban
The Buddhist temple is known in local language as Kyang. It is located in the remote Bandarban Hill District in South-Eastern Bangladesh, which is part of the Chittagong Division of Chittagong Hill Tracts. The temple is ensconced in the hill town of Bandarban, which has two of the highest peaks with rolling hills, namely, the Tajingdong (4,000 feet (1,200 m)) and the Keokeradong (4,632 feet (1,412 m)) covered with dense forests with lush vegetation. Sangu river flows through the town. There is also a waterfall nearby. The temple is built on top of a 60 metres (200 ft) high hill, which is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the Balaghat town, and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Banderban city. Chittagong, known as a "picturesque part of Bangladesh that is referred to as the rooftop of the country", is about 92 kilometres (57 mi) away. Within the Bandarban town, the notable structures are the Tribal Cultural Institute and a Museum.
There is also a lake on the hill known as the Debota Pukur (meaning:"pond of the God")
There is a very interesting tourist attraction near Bandarban city is Golden temple. This Golden Temple exhibits unique Arakanese Architecture (South-East Asia style) and houses Lord Buddha's dhatu (material remains of a holy person) and the second largest statue of Lord Buddha in Bangladesh. It is obviously an important architectural structure in Bangladesh. So, Who wants to visit Bandarban should not miss the chance to visit this temple.

[mustafiz]

Nice post.

[sadique]

thanks

[fahad.faisal]

Thanks a lot for the informative post.