Conquering Keokaradong

It was still dark. Suddenly the lights in the bus flashed on us. The conductor yelled out, "Hello! Welcome to Bandarban.” The tourist became fidgety. Some street lamps were still on. A dog on the tarmac looked at the tourists expectantly. We spent rest of the night in a mosque near the bus stand. Some of us looked fatigued and unsure. Our group leader encouraged us by saying, "You are going to be part of a history -- You will ascend Keokeradong -- so don't break down." It worked. Meanwhile, the Fazr azaan from a nearby mosque ushered in a new day.

After having breakfast, we walked to t...