Komoldoho trail
| Komoldoho trail | |
|---|---|
Top to bottom, left to right: Ruposhi Waterfall, Chagolkanda-1 Waterfall, Chagolkanda-2 Waterfall, Pathorbhanga Waterfall, and Rihuichhori Waterfall | |
| Use | Tourist attraction |
| Maintained by | Forest Department |
| Website | forestnorth |
Komoldoho trail, also known as the Big Komoldoho trail to differentiate it from a smaller adjacent route, is a waterfall trail located in Baroiyadhala National Park, which spans parts of Sitakunda and Mirsharai Upazilas in Bangladesh. The trail includes four to five waterfalls, such as Ruposhi Waterfall and Chagolkanda-1 Waterfall, along with several smaller cascades along its course.[1][2]
Location
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Geographically, the main trail is located in Sitakunda Upazila, while the entry route and a portion of the trail lie within Wahedpur Union of Mirsharai Upazila in the Chittagong District.[3][4] The entry point is near the Big Darogarhat Bazar area along the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway.[5] After approximately a 20-minute walk from the highway, the hilly section of the trail begins. A railway line intersects the path, and an entry ticket is required for access.
The trail
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The first waterfall on the trail is Ruposhi Waterfall, named by locals for its scenic appearance.[6] It is estimated to be approximately 120 to 140 feet in height.[7] After ascending the initial section, hikers encounter a vertical rock about 10 feet high.[8] Climbing this leads to a point where the trail splits into a Y-shape.[9]
Taking the right fork of the Y-shaped path leads to Pathorbhanga Waterfall, which is followed upstream by several smaller cascades. Following the left fork, the trail divides again into another Y-formation. The right path from this second junction leads to Chagolkanda-2 Waterfall, while the left path leads to Rihuichhori Waterfall.[10]
Returning to the earlier Y-junction and taking the left path leads to Chagolkanda-1 Waterfall, which features a vertical drop of approximately 50 feet.[3][11][12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Ahmed, Farooq (16 August 2016). "A walk along the Jhiri path". Prothom Alo.
- ↑ Usman, Zakir (30 May 2022). "Explore 10 trails of Sitakunda-Mirsarai during the monsoon season". Shomoyer Alo.
- 1 2 Shamim, Mazharul Islam (14 February 2024). "Mahamaya Lake or Kamaldaha Trail". Samakal. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "The name of the waterfall is 'Ruposi'". Banglanews24.com. 27 August 2018. Archived from the original on 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Take a trip to the Komoldoho Waterfall". Bonik Barta. 10 October 2024. Archived from the original on 25 June 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ Mahmud, Azhar (5 September 2023). "The beauty of the waterfall and lake in Mirsarai". Jugantor.
- ↑ Shamim, Mazharul Islam (24 September 2022). "Komoldoho trail: A day at the beautiful waterfall". Banglavision. Archived from the original on 25 June 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Tourists are fascinated by the beautiful waterfall, how to reach it?". Jagonews24.com. 9 July 2024. Archived from the original on 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Exploring the Kamaldaha trail". Banglanews24.com. 28 September 2018.
- ↑ Sarkar, Suman Ranjan (26 September 2017). "Explored the Boro Komoldoho Trail today!". Priyo.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ Talukder, Hadiratul (1 December 2017). "From Komoldoho to Guliakhali Sea Beach". Bdnews24.com.
- ↑ Hossain, Md. Murad (4 July 2022). "The Luxurious Spring of Rupasi". Protidiner Sangbad.
