Tag: <span>Ratargul Swamp Forest</span>

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Gowainghat

August 13, 2026 Tusher Debnath

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 […]

Forests and Wildlife

How to Travel to Ratargul Swamp Forest

July 21, 2026 Tusher Debnath

You want to visit Ratargul Swamp Forest, the only freshwater swamp forest in Bangladesh. It’s a flooded forest where trees stand in water. The forest is in Sylhet district, about 26 kilometers from Sylhet city center. Getting there requires a combination of road and boat travel, and you need to plan around the monsoon season. […]