Thanchi To Mowdok Taung

Geographical Information:
Trail Name: Thanchi To Mowdok Taung
Data measured by/ or source:
GPS trace: Germin GPSmap 60Cx by Pusan Shaan.
General Information
Additional information:
This trail lead you to possible highest peak (unofficial) of Bangladesh. This peak is also known as Saka Hafong and Tlang Moy.
to know morw about Mowdok Mual/Saka Hafong/ Tlangmoy please follow the bellow mentioned link:
information about Mowdok Taung
How to go:
The trail started from Thanchi Bazar. It goes through Boarding Para, Sherkor Para, Tajindong peak (2726 ft), Simplampi Para, Thandui para , Ramackri khal , Hangrai Para and at last Nefuew Para to Saka Hangdog.
This is a long trail. At least 36 km from Thanchi for Saka Hafong. If you follow this gps trail you will find Boarding Para first after passing Thanchi Bazar and Tutong para. Sherkor para will come next . In between Sherkor Para and Simplampi Para you can summit Tajindong. After reaching Simplampi Para you have to climb down to Thandui Para. After leaving form Thandui Para you fill find a narrow Jhiri path next. Follow it towards its end you will find beautiful Ramackri Khal. Turn right. Walk through the side of that canal. You have to cross tree time this canal for better path. After passing Hangrai Para and beautiful “Chumbok Oi Falls” walk half kilometer then turn left. You will find a splendid jungle with full of mystery . Next you will find a slope of 200 ft approximately 60 ° climb it . You will find Nefuew Para next. From Nefuw Para you have to climb 1500ft and it only takes one and half hour to reach the peak point.
this information is based on a trip on January, 2011.
Where to stay:
At Bandarban you can get descend hotels for (+/-) 200 to 250 taka per person. At Thanchi you have to get place at Thaana Rest House for 70 taka per person. On other place you have to manage your place at the tribal villages. Pay around 50- 60 taka per person.
What to eat (food):
Up to Thanchi you will get some restaurant. At the trail you have to manage food from locality. We always suggest taking some dry and light food (biscuits, Chocolate etc) for trail. Take saline if you go for trekking in summer. Can take “Mustard’s  oil” for cooking and any other uses. Also take dry spices .
Tips/advise for traveller:
• Visit in rainy season if you like adventure, winter is most easy season for trek.
• You may take medicine for malaria as this rezone is treated as malaria affected zone.
• Wear comfortable foot wear. It is very important issue for trekking. Make sure it can give you a better grip. You can wear local plastic sandal if you don’t have any thing. But must wear it with socks, better with couple of socks. Otherwise if you are not sure what you should wear then buy a jungle boot, which you can buy from supply stores of army or police accessories. You can get these stores at Kachukhet bazaar or Polwel super market
• Take a tribal guide rather than a Bengali guide. They are more efficient
• Pack all of your good in extra water proof bag or bags.
• Fix how much the guide will cost you. The standard rate is 300 taka per day.
• Don’t take too much load, use back pack instead of other sorts of bag. Couple of pairs of dress will be enough. You don’t need any tent because you will get accommodation easily.
• It is a really easy trek so do not afraid
• don’t rush, that may occur any accident or trouble.
• Keep head cool in danger. That is the best act. Try to enjoy even in tough situation.
• Be a team.
• The accommodation will cost you around 50 to 60 taka per person per night.
• Take rope if you are there in rainy season.
• Trekking with friends is better than trekking with unknown person.
• Your physical stress can create mental stress. So any one can behave roughly, take it easy.
• There might be some lice, don’t be afraid they are not life threatening.
• Support your weaker partner, don’t leave him. That support may make the trip enjoyable.
• Respect tribal culture.
• Please keep the hills clean.
What to take:
• Sleeping Bag (You may get bedding there, but it’s better to have your own, especially at winter)
• Extra one pack of dress to sleep at night
• Electric Torch with extra battery.
• Camera.
• Dry food, light but enough to eat in the way.
• Water container, to drink water on the way.
• Can take water purifier, though most of the time water is clean.
• Extra socks, as much as possible

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