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Kanaighat, a small town in Sylhet’s northeastern corner, sits right on the edge of the Meghalaya border. Most travellers come here for one reason: the view across the rolling tea gardens towards the Indian hills, especially after rain when waterfalls appear on the distant slopes. The place is quiet, green, and surprisingly easy to reach […]
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Lovachora, a small riverside settlement in Laxmiprasad East Union under Bhola Sadar Upazila, sits on the southern edge of Bhola Island. Most people heading there are either visiting family or checking out the area’s quiet, low-key life. Getting there isn’t hard, but it does take a mix of road and water travel. Key Takeaways Lovachora […]
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Ratargul Swamp Forest sits in Goainghat upazila of Sylhet district, about 26 kilometres from Sylhet town. It is one of the few freshwater swamp forests in Bangladesh, and most people visit by boat through a flooded woodland that looks different in every season. The trip starts in Sylhet. You can reach Sylhet by plane, train, […]
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Gowainghat, a remote upazila in Sylhet district, sits near the Indian border and the Khasi and Jaintia hills. For travellers, it’s the launch point for the famous Ratargul Swamp Forest and the starting line for the longer journey to the tea gardens and hills of Sylhet. The nearest airport is Osmani International Airport in Sylhet […]
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If you’re heading to Tamabil Land Port, you’re probably crossing into India’s Meghalaya state or coming back into Bangladesh. Tamabil is a border post in Sylhet district, right at the northeastern edge of the country. It’s not a tourist town, but it’s a practical gateway for travellers using the Dawki–Tamabil crossing. The port sits on […]
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If you’re planning to visit the Jaintapur Royal Palace ruins, you’re probably wondering how to get there without wasting time or getting stuck. The ruins sit in Jaintapur upazila, about 35 kilometers northeast of Sylhet city. It’s not the easiest place to reach, but with the right plan, you can do it in a day. […]
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Most visitors to the Sundarbans start from Dhaka and assume they need to hire a private car or join a pricey tour package. That’s not the only way. You can get to the mangrove forest by train, and it’s far cheaper than you might think. The journey takes longer, but it’s comfortable enough if you […]
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Khadimnagar National Park sits about 10 kilometers northeast of Sylhet town, on the way to the tea gardens and the hills. It’s one of the older protected forests in Bangladesh, established in 2006, and it’s a place where people go to see tall trees, a small waterfall, and a slice of the region’s natural cover. […]
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Malnichhara Tea Estate sits about 25 kilometres northeast of Sylhet city, close to the Indian border. It is one of the oldest tea gardens in Bangladesh, and unlike many other estates, it has a proper rest house that visitors can book for an overnight stay. The estate is known for its rolling green slopes, neat […]
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Sylhet is in the northeast corner of Bangladesh, close to the Indian state of Meghalaya. If you’re planning to go, the most practical way is to fly or take a train from Dhaka. The city itself is a base for tea gardens, wetlands, and hills, so most visitors spend a few days here before moving […]
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