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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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Kaptai Lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh, created in the 1960s when the Karnaphuli River was dammed for hydroelectric power. It sits in the Rangamati Hill District, about 60 kilometres east of Chattogram. For anyone heading to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, this lake is often the first stop. The water spreads across more […]
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You want to see the Sundarbans, but you’re starting from Dhaka. The usual advice points you to Khulna, and that’s fine. But there’s a more direct way that skips the long road leg and puts you on the river sooner. This guide covers the boat route from Dhaka to Katka, a popular entry point inside […]
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You’ve seen the photos of tigers and mangroves, but the real question is how to get there and what it actually costs. The Sundarbans is not a place you can visit on a whim. It’s a protected forest, entry is controlled, and the only practical way to see it is by boat. This guide covers […]
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Mithamain Haor, a vast wetland in Kishoreganj district, draws visitors during the monsoon when water spreads across the horizon. But getting there takes planning. The haor sits in Mithamain upazila, about 145 kilometers northeast of Dhaka. Most travelers start from Dhaka, and the journey mixes road and water. Key Takeaways Mithamain Haor is best reached […]
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