Keokradong

Keokradong is a peak located in Bandarban, Bangladesh, with an elevation of 986 metres (3,235 ft).[2] Some sources claim it as the highest point of Bangladesh.

Keokradong
Keokradong
Highest point
Elevation986 m (3,235 ft)
Prominence400 m (1,300 ft)[1]
Isolation13 km (8.1 mi) 
ListingList of mountains of Bangladesh
Coordinates21°56′59″N 92°30′51″E
Geography
Keokradong
Location in Bangladesh, near the border with Myanmar
LocationRuma Upazila, Bandarban
Geology
Mountain typeMountain

On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard put up by Bangladesh Army proclaiming the elevation to be 967 metres (3,173 ft).

Height measured by handheld GPS shows it is 986 metres (3,235 ft) with 3m accuracy.[3]

There is a controversy about the highest point of Bangladesh, and some sources indicate Saka Haphong as the most elevated peak of the country.[4] However, Tazing Dong is officially recognized as the highest point of Bangladesh.

Keokradong is a popular tourist attraction in Bangladesh for mountaineers.[5] Keokradong is one of the cloudiest places in Bangladesh.

  • Eastern face of Keokradong
  • Panorama from the top of Keokradong.
  • Keokradong Milestone

See also

Notes
  1. SRTM data
  2. Elevation extremes, CIA: the World Factbook.
  3. Keokradong, Banglatrek Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine, Banglatrek.org.
  4. "Mowdok Mual, Bangladesh". Peakbagger.com.
  5. "A Hiker's Guide to Keokradong". The Daily Star. 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2020-08-21.


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