Devtakhum is located in Rowangchhari Upazila of Bandarban District. Khum means reservoir. Devtakhum is basically a part of Taracha Canal. Surrounded by mountains on both sides and rocky areas of deep water.
There are many small and big khums in Bandarban. Like Thanchir Amiyakhum, Velakhum etc. But among all the khums to visit in Bandarban, Devtakhum is the most popular. The reason for this is that it is very easy to get around from this place. According to locals, some parts of this khum are about 50 feet deep.
There are huge forests on both sides of this khum. Because of the high mountains, direct sunlight does not reach inside Khum, so it feels cooler the further you go into Khum. The place is very quiet and noise free. It gives tourists a thrilling feeling while going inside this khum on a bamboo raft. Its water is also very clear.
Devtakhum can always be visited. Each time has a different form. Water flow is high during monsoon and decreases during winter. It is difficult to go because the water is high in monsoon and the color of the water is not clear. Besides, there is a fear of flash flood in monsoon. For that, it is best to go during the post-monsoon season. November to April is the ideal time to visit any khum in Bandarban including Devtakhum.
If you want to go to Devtakhum, you have to come to Bandarban first. All AC/Non AC buses from Dhaka go to Bandarban. Hanif, Saint Martin Hyundai and Saudia will cost 1300-1600 taka in AC buses. Hanif, S Alam, Unique transportation cost in non AC buses will be 700-800 Tk.
There are no food facilities around Devtakhum. For lunch you have to order in advance at Kachapatali Bazar. In this case, you can eat on the way back if you tell how many people will eat and what they will eat with. Your guide will assist with this. You can take some dry food with you while trekking.
If you leave for Devtakhum from Bandarban in the morning, you can reach Bandarban again in the evening. There are various quality hotels in Bandarban city. Hotel Hill View, Hotel Plaza Bandarban, Hotel Hilton, Hotel Night Heaven. Depending on the quality of the hotel and the room, it will cost between 1000-5500 taka per night. If you go on holiday during peak season, it is better to book your preferred hotel resort in advance.