In recent days the name which is uttered most among the tourists is “Sajek” which is known as the valley of clouds. ” Sajek is a union of Rngamati which is also the biggest union under Baghaichari Upazila of Bangladesh with 602 square miles. Actually “Sajek” is the name of a river between Bangladesh and the Mizoram state of India. Tripura is situated on the north side.
Sajek is considered the queen of hills which are mainly the hills of Kasalong range. but it is easier to visit Sajek through Khagrachari. From Rangamati there is no direct way to visit there because of the dense forests with hilly areas and streams. From Khagrachari It is only 70 kilometers away. Sajek will offer you scenery that will seem like white cotton balls floating around. Sajek is almost 2000 ft above sea level with grasslands and hilly tracks. There are rivers named Kacahlong and Machalong which will present you with a terrific scenery.
On the way to visiting Sajek, you will have to cross Baghaihat Police station and Baghaihat Army camp. You will need permission to visit Sajek. The best time to visit Sajek valley is September to March. You can visit there anytime but in the rainy season, the roads become riskier than most other times because landslides can take place any time that results in stopping the roads. so it will be a wise decision not to go at that time.
If you are having the plan to visit Sajek then there are buses directly going to Khagrachari From Dhaka. Only the Shanti Poribahan buses go to Dighinala. Sajek is 40 kilometers from Dighinala when it will take 30 kilometers more from Khagrachari. If you failed to have any seats from Shanti Paribahan then you can go to other buses. This article will mention the names and ticket prices from Dhaka to Khagrachari as well as Dhaka to Sajek.
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Dhaka to Sajek Bus Services
There are many bus services for going to Sajek. As we have mentioned before that there is no such bus which can go to Sajek on a direct trip. The easiest way to visit Sajek is from Dighinala, Khagrachari. Then you have to catch a Jeep-like vehicle locally known as “Chander Gari”. We have written all the related information together in this article. So, you can find the buses easily. Following is a list of bus services. Even we have mentioned the counters’ address and type of the buses.
Without Shanti Paribahn other buses will stop at Dighinala. Others will stop at Khgrachari.
Names of the Bus Services | Contact Number | Model of bus |
Hanif Enterprise Bus | 01971- 691 341 | VOLVO AC |
Shanti Paribahan | Not available | Hino AK 1J AC |
Eagle Paribahan | 01779- 492927 | Hino AJ 1 |
Saint martin Hyundai | 01971- 691341 | 6 Hyundai Universe AC |
GreenLine Paribahan | 01730- 060006 | Hino 1J plus Hyundai |
Dhaka to Sajek Bus Ticket Price
Names of the buses | A/C | Non- A/C |
Hanif Enterprise Bus | Not available | Not available |
Shanti Paribahan (NR) | Not available | 520 BDT for E-class580 BDT |
Eagle Paribahan | 850 BDT | 520 BDT |
Saintmartin Hyundai (NR) | Not available | Not available |
Greenline Paribahan | Price is not mentioned online | Not available |
Name of the services | Rent |
BRTC | 700 to 900 |
Jeep | 8000 to 10,000 |
CNG | 4000 to 5000 |
Dhaka to Sajek Bus Schedule
There are some restrictions on visiting Sajek. You have to enter with an army escort due to security issues. The army escort start at 11 am and 3 pm; this 2 times only in a day. if You anyhow miss any of these 2 escorts then, There is no other way to be back in the main city. So, you should be very careful about choosing time. If you reached at the wrong time from Dhaka to Khagrachari then you have to waste your whole day and wait for the next escort.
If you reach Khagrachari city after 3 pm then try to find a hotel and catch the next day’s escort. Do not think it is a kind of hassle and a warning for all of you not to try to cross the Sajek road without army service. It may result in a great disaster.
Bangladesh government and the Bangladesh army have started this service for ensuring the security of the travelers. Following is a list of names of the busses and arriving time as well as departure time. We suggest you choose your time in such a way that you can catch the escort service.
Name of the buses | Arriving time | Departure time |
Hanif Enterprise Bus | 6:30 AM | 11:00 PM |
Shanti Paribahan | 2: 30 PM5: 00 AM6: 00 AM6: 30 AM6: 40 AM5: 50 AM | 6: 30 AM6: 45 PM7: 00 PM8: 00 PM9: 15 PM9: 20 PM |
Eagle paribahan | 12: 30 PM | 6: 30 AM |
SaintmartinHyundai | 6: 00 AM6: 00 AM | 11: 15 PM11: 45 PM |
Green Line Paribahan | 5: 00 AM | 10: 50 PM |
Dhaka to Sajek Bus Counters
As Sajek is a popular traveling place so companies have started planting many counters in different parts of Dhaka city. They are in Fakirapool, Gabtoli, and Motijhil. We have added many addresses and mobile numbers of the counters so that you can easily call and book your tickets.
You can directly go to the counters by following the location given to this chart. We have added all these numbers for serving you these advantages. We always work for your service and record all the latest pieces of information. If you find any of these numbers are not working, please comment below and let us know. we will solve the issue.
Names of the bus | Locations of counters | Contact number |
Hanif enterprise Bus | Kalyanpur- Counters, 1 Counters, 2 |
01713-049540, 01713-049541, 02-9010212./ 01713-049573 |
Gabtali Counters, | 02-9012902. | |
Kalabagan Counters, | 01730-376342, 01713-402670, 02-8119901. | |
Shanti Paribahan | Gabtoli Counter | Mob: 01833- 602862 |
Savor Counter | 01853- 5555272 | |
Kalabagan counter | Mobile No: 01833- 602863 | |
Eagle Paribahan | Arambag (Opposite the Notordame College), Motijheel, | Contact044-78113-222 |
FAKIRAPU Fakirapul, Dhaka | Contact No 044-78113-223 | |
Rail Crossing, Malibag, Dhaka | 044-78113-226 | |
Saintmartin Hyundai | Dhaka, Fakirapul | Mob: 01762691350,01762-691342 |
Arambagh Office | Mobile: 01762-691341 | |
Panthapath | Mob: 01762-691364 | |
Green Line Paribahan | Arambagh 167/1 Eden Complex, Arambagh, Motijheel. |
+880-2-7192301 +88-01730060009 |
Rajarbagh 9/2 Outer Circular Road, Momenbagh, Rajarbagh. |
+880-2-8315380 +880-2-9339623 +880-2-8331302 |
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Kalabagan 69 Sheikh Rasel Square, Kalabagan, Panthapath. |
+880-2-9133145 +88-01730060006 +880-2-9112287 |
Dhaka to Sajek Bus Ticket Price Green Line Paribahan
We have given you all the information about reaching Sajek from Khagrachari. So, you may assume that you have to stop in Khagrachari for reaching Sajek Valley. Moreover, Greenline Paribahan has introduced a new service of the direct bus from Dhaka to Sajek. That will be a fantastic experience with fewer problems and you can enjoy without any tension of getting the other vehicles and matching escort times. You have to call the number of Greenline service for further information. We have listed their counter address above so that you can go and ask on your own.
Dhaka to Sajek Distance
Sajek is almost 325 kilometers away with a number of hilly roads. it took almost 8 to 10 hours to reach Sajek. Although Sajek is a union of Rangamati, the easiest way to reach Sajek is via Khagrachari. You have to wait at least 2 hours to reach Sajek from Khagrachri. The bus rent from Dighinala to Sajek is only 50 taka per person and you can ride in motorcycles too if you are fewer in the team.
Motorcycles will cost 100 takas per person. When you are coming back from Sajek, You have to cross Baghaihat army camp. You must cross this camp before evening, keep this sentence in mind or you have to face many questions. You are requested not to take any clips or pictures of the army camp due to security issues.
Conclusion
You can travel to Sajek from Rangamati, Chittagong, and Cox’s Bazar but all the ways are different. From Chittagong, you have to pick a bus for Khagrachari and then go to Sajek. It will cost 190 to 200 BDT. From Rangamati there are roadways and waterways. You will start from Reserve Bazar Ghat, Rangamati to reach Baghaichari Upazila by boat.
We have described all the information for visiting Sajek Valley from Dhaka to Khagrachari. We wish for a safe and sound Journey.