Napittachora trail

Napittachora trail
Top to bottom, left to right: Bandarkum Waterfall, Tiprakum Waterfall, Kupikatakum Waterfall, Baghbiyani Waterfall, and a cascade
Use	Tourist attraction
Maintained by	Forest Department
Website	forestnorth.chittagong.gov.bd

Napittachora trail is a moderate-length waterfall trail in Bangladesh, located within Baroiyadhala National Park in Mirsharai Upazila. It is the second most popular waterfall trail in the area, following the Khoiyachora Waterfall. ^[1] The trail is known for its three to four main waterfalls, along with numerous smaller cascades. ^{[2] [3]}

Location

Entry gate from Dhaka–Chittagong Highway

Entry ticket

It is located in Khaiyachhara Union of Mirsharai Upazila, in the Chittagong District. The entry point starts at the Nayaduar Bazar area along the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway. After a 20-minute walk from the main road, the hilly trail begins. A railway line crosses the path along the way. An entry ticket is required to access the trail. ^{[4] [5]}

The trail

Hiker on the Napittachora Trail

The trail's first major highlight is the Tiprakum Waterfall, located a short distance from the entrance. The surrounding area is home to members of the Tripuri indigenous community, after whom the waterfall is named. Just upstream lies the Kupikatakum Waterfall, known for its depth. Due to its steep pool and slippery rocks, entering the water here is considered hazardous. ^[6]

To the right of Kupikatakum, a steep climb leads to a fork in the trail that resembles the letter 'Y'. The right-hand path passes several small cascades and, after about a 10-minute walk, reaches the Bandarkum Waterfall—regarded as the trail's main attraction. This waterfall is commonly identified as the Napittachora Waterfall. The left-hand path leads deeper into the forest, ending at the Baghbiyani Waterfall. ^[7]

References

1. "Napittachora trail: A Journey Through Three Wonderfully Diverse Waterfalls". Shampratik Deshkal. 26 July 2022.
2. Mahmud, Azhar (5 September 2023). "The beauty of the waterfall and lake in Mirsarai". Jugantor .
3. Jahan, Nusrath (19 June 2023). "Top 5 places to visit in Mirsharai, Chattogram". The Daily Star . Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
4. "Getting to Napittachora Falls: Where to Stay and What to Eat". Jagonews24.com . 29 September 2023.
5. Mahmud, Azhar (2 August 2023). "The Timeless Beauty of Napittachora Waterfall". Desh Rupantor .
6. Tamim, Ariful Islam (14 July 2024). "Thrills Await on the Napittachora trail". Jagonews24.com . Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
7. Shamim, Mazharul Islam (14 June 2022). "Discover Four Stunning Waterfalls in Napittachora — All in One Day". Jagonews24.com . Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2025.