Bara Pathor (বড়পাথর) is one of the most attractive tourist spots at Bandarban in Bangladesh. It is situated amid of Thanchi (থানচি) and Remakri. As the name (Bara Pathor) indicates, this place is composed of the gigantic rocks. The gigantic stones are scattered in the bank and mid of the Shangu river is the main attraction of this place. Local tribe people said that those mysterious rocks were collapsed from the mountain that located beside this place (Bara Pathor).
The place is very dangerous in the rainy season (between April to August). Because the water level arose such a height that it will be very difficult to handle the board. On the monsoon, the current of Sangu river (where Bara Pathor is located) so much speedy and strong that very high chances of hitting the board in the stone hiding in the water. Raja Pathor (রাজা পাথর), is the main spot where most of the accident occur.
Recently, a boat carrying BGB hit the Raja Pathor and occur a tragic accident, 2 rookies dead in this accident. But this accident happened at the end of monsoon. There is no record of an accident during winter. So if you willing to visit this place we suggest you choose a suitable time in winter.
To visit Bara Pathor, you have to reach Bandarban, then you have to aboard on local bus or rent a Jeep (locally known as Chander Gari) to reach Thanchi Bazar. After that, rent a boat to see the beautiful sight of Boro Pathor. You can stay one night in Bagarchon or Ramakri. This place is very safe for tourist during the winter season.
The place is very dangerous in the rainy season (between April to August). Because the water level arose such a height that it will be very difficult to handle the board. On the monsoon, the current of Shangu river (where Bara Pathor is located) so much speed that there is a chance of hitting the board in the stone hiding in the water. Ragapathor is the main spot where most of the accident occur.
Recently, a boat carrying BGB hit the stone and occur a tragic accident, 2 rookies dead in this accident. But this accident happened at the end of monsoon. There is no record of an accident during winter. So if you willing to visit this place we suggest you choose a suitable time in winter.
To visit Bara Pathor, you have to reach Bandarban, then you have to aboard on local bus or rent a Jeep (locally known as Chander Gari) to reach Thanchi Bazar. After that, rent a boat to see the beautiful sight of Boropathor. You can stay one night in Bagarchon or Ramakri. This place is very safe for tourist during the winter season.
