The building of the Kaptai Hydro-Electric Project diverted waters, which subsequently submerged an area of 680 square kilometers in the country's eastern hilly regions. As a result, the districts of Rangamati and Bandarban became the largest manmade lake of the world. The blue limpid water of the lake twists in countless ways through the surrounding lush green hills, a habitation for various tribes and a wonderful repository of splendor, which resembles the beauty of a Kashmir valley.

A 77-kilometer drive from the port city of Chittagong, through the tribal villages nestled down in the valleys, brings us to this exotic lake. It is a unique place for cruising, boating, swimming, and fishing. Added attractions are visits to different tribal villages on the hilltops, including drives on jungle tracks in the tribal region. The other attractions are open-air tribal markets, tribal handicrafts, a tribal king's palace, the tribal museum, and many other sights of great interest.

Let yourself be surprised by this unspoiled beauty.