Sajek Valley

Sajek Valley the queen of the hill

Sajek Valley the queen of the hill for its natural beauty then it will not be overstated. If a poll is arranged to vote beautiful places in Bangladesh then this undulating area will surely take the top position. Because of its green surroundings, pleasant weather and peaceful condition, it is known as the paradise of Bangladesh.

Sajek Valley in the embrace of scenic forest and mountains. It comes with the present of experiencing some ‘me’ time where the green, wilderness and serenity will be the sole company. Recently Sajek Valley has emerged as one of the most popular tourist spots in Bangladesh, mostly known as a “small piece of paradise” in the chest of Bangladesh. It is also known as the Queen of Hills & Roof of Rangamati as it is fully surrounded by mountains, dense forest and grasslands hilly tracks.

The valley is situated among the hills of Kasalong range of mountains in Sajek union, Baghaichhari Upazila in Rangamati District; precisely it is 67 km north-east of Khagrachhari town and 95 km North-West of Rangamati city. The valley is 2000 feet above sea level.

Sajek valley is famous for its natural beauty. Sajek valley is known as the Queen of Hills & Roof of Rangamati. The valley is surrounded by mountains, dense forest, grasslands hilly tracks. Many small rivers flow through the mountains among which Kachalong and Machalong are notable. The road to Sajek has high picks and falls.

Sajek is a union at Baghaichari upazila in Rangamati district. Sajek, the biggest union of Bangladesh, is large in size. It is even larger than many upazilas of Bangladesh. It is located towards North-East from Khagrachari district. It is 1800 feet above sea level. Original Sajek valley consists of two neighborhoods- Ruilui and Kanlak. In the local language, these two places are called para. Indigenous people of Lushai, Pankua, and Tripura mainly live in Sajek. It is 10 km distance from Sajek to Mizoram of India. Sajek is famous for orange orchard.

Sajek is such a place where, if you are lucky, you can see three forms of nature in 24 hours. Sometimes, the weather is very hot. A little later rain starts falling suddenly and sometimes later the surroundings may be covered with the blanket of fog. At night when, thanks to solar, light illuminates on the apex of this remote mountain, it creates a tremendous circumstance.

There are three helipads in Sajek. The beauty of each helipad is different from others. In addition, you can go to Komolong Para from Ruilui by walking. This area is beautiful and situated much higher than sea level. Do not forget to eat orange during the season of orange. Orange found in Sajek is best in Bangladesh. A small loom industry has been built for the residents of Ruilui Para by Bangladesh army.