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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 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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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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If you’re planning a visit to the Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal in Sylhet, the first thing you need to know is that it sits in the heart of the city, in an area called Dargah Mahalla. The shrine is one of the most important religious sites in Bangladesh, drawing thousands of visitors every year. […]
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Dighinala, a small town in Khagrachhari district, sits at the edge of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. It’s a place people pass through on the way to more famous spots like Alutila or Richhang waterfalls. But the town itself has a calm, unhurried rhythm that rewards a short stay. Key Takeaways Dighinala is a quiet base […]
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Khagrachhari sits in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, about 112 kilometres from Chittagong city. For most visitors, the trip starts there, and the most practical way is by road. Buses leave from Chittagong’s Badurtola bus stand and the GR Memorial bus stand. The journey takes around three to four hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. […]
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If you’re heading to the Chittagong Hill Tracts and want a base that’s quieter than Bandarban town, Mahalchhari is worth a look. It’s a small administrative town in Khagrachhari district, about 90 kilometres from Chittagong city. Most people pass through it on the way to Sajek Valley, but it has its own river, tribal villages, […]
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Meghla Tourist Complex sits on the edge of Bandarban Sadar, about 2 kilometres from the town centre. It is one of the easiest hill destinations to reach from the district headquarters, which makes it a common first stop for visitors arriving by bus. The complex is run by the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation and offers a […]
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