Sylhet Bangladesh in brief
Sylhet also known as Jalalabad, is a metropolitan city in northeastern Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of Sylhet Division. The city is located on the right bank of the Surma River in northeastern Bengal. It has a subtropical climate and lush highland terrain. The city has a population of more than 479,837 residents. Sylhet is one of Bangladesh's most important spiritual and cultural centers. The city's dargahs draw several thousand devotees each year.
The name of Sylhet is the anglicized form of the ancient Indo-Aryan term Srihatta. In 1303, the Sufi Muslim leader Shah Jalal conquered Sylhet by defeating the local Hindu Raja. Ibn Battuta visited Sylhet in the 14th century and saw Bengali Muslims transforming the region into an agricultural basket. Sylhet was a mint town of the Bengal Sultanate. In the 16th-century, Sylhet was controlled by the Baro-Bhuyan zamindars and became a district of the Mughal Empire. British rule began in the 18th century under the administration of the East India Company. With its ancient seafaring tradition, Sylhet became a key source of lascars in the British Empire. The Sylhet municipal board was established in 1867. Originally part of the Bengal Presidency and later Eastern Bengal and Assam; the town was part of Colonial Assam between 1874 and 1947, when following a referendum and the partition of British India, it became part of East Bengal.The Sylhet City Corporation was constituted in 2001. The Government of Bangladesh designated Sylhet a metropolitan area in 2009.
The hinterland of the Sylhet valley is the largest oil and gas-producing region in Bangladesh. It is also the largest hub of tea production in Bangladesh. It is notable for its high-quality cane and Agarwood. The city is served by the Osmani International Airport. People from Sylhet form a significant portion of the Bangladeshi diaspora, particularly in Britain.
It is a historically holy place for both Hindu and Muslim. Sree Chaitanya Dev Temple and Shahjalal Mazar are situated in here. It is a natural hilly, forest area with ox bow lakes. Tourist can take the place as their star destination. In winter season, immigrant birds can see at Bill area. Sylhet Tourist Places can travel all the seasons.
The city is laid on the banks of Surma River. It has 4 districts. It is also surrounded by tea garden. The people of Sylhet is known as Sylheti. Local language is called Nagor. The total area of the districts is 1,404.63 square kilometers (542.3 square mile). There are twelve sub-districts or Upazilas under Sylhet district. Main rivers are Surma and Kushiyara. It needs minimum 5 days to visit total Sylhet. Postal Code is 3100. Local well-known newspaper is www.dainiksylhet.com. BD Govt official website is www.dcsylhet.gov.bd.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SYLHET
The place is famous for both pilgrims and takers. Tea gardens are also the main attraction for voyagers. It was the birthplace of Gen. M A G Osmani, 2nd Commander-in-Chief of Bangladesh Forces, during the Liberation War in 1971. Winter and rainy both weather are the tourist best seasons. Here is a list of famous destinations.
- Bisnakandi- GOWAINGHAT , SYLHET
- House of Ali Amzad, Sylhet
- Haripur Gas Field
- Jaflong
- Keane Bridge
- Khadimnagar National Park – KHADIMNAGAR, SYLHET
- Lakkatura Tea Garden – Sylhet Sadar
- Lawachara National Park Srimangal
- Hazrat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif
- Malnichara Tea Estate – Sylhet Sadar
- Megalithic Stone Jaintiapur
- Sri Chaitanya Dev Skon Temple
- Gour Gobinda Fort
- Lalakhal,which is another top tourist attraction in Jaintapur
- Madhabkunda Waterfall Moulvibazar
- Panthumai, Guainghat – Sylhet
- Pang Thu Mai and Barahill Falls – GOWAINGHAT , SYLHET
- Ratargul Swamp Forest – GOWAINGHAT , SYLHET
- Shah Paran Darga Sharif
- Shahi Eidgah Maydan
- Tilagar Eco Park – Tilagar , Sylhet
All three main transportation systems are connected with Syhlet. There is an international airport in the city. Name of the airport is Osmani International Airport. The main town is 241 km far from Dhaka. It may take 5-6 hour by bus. Buses are available from Saydabad, Kallanpur and Kamlapur Dhaka. AC and Non AC are there. Train service is available from Kamlapur Railway station. It is better to travel at night by train. It will take 7-8 hours. Syhlet railway station is near Kadam Tali bus terminal. There is no steamer communication with Dhaka.
Hotels and Accommodations
Sylhet is a costly place for travel. There are many categories of 5 star to 3 star hotels and resorts in here. Price is reasonable. They are:-
- Hotel Supreme & Exotica Restaurant -East Mirabazar, Tamabil Road
- Rose View Hotel – Shahjalal Upashahar Main Rd
- Hotel Star Pacific – Dargah Gate
- Hotel Grand Sultan
1) Jaflong, sylhet
Jaflong Tourist place in Sylhet, Bangladesh
Jaflong is the great attractive natural tourist place in Sylhet in Bangladesh. It is about 60 Km far away from the sylhet city. It is a most attractive place with near by the tea and orange garden. Jaflong is located besides the Mari river and near by the Khasia hill. River Mari is originated from the Himalaya of India. It brings the stone with it’s tide from the Himalaya. You can collect these colorful stones from Jaflong. You can see the hanging Duke bridge in India and high hills from here.
2) Keane Bridge
Keane Bridge, Sylhet
Keane Bridge is the top tourist place in Sylhet city. It is situated over the Surma River. It is also called as a door of Sylhet city. It was made by iron and built in 1936. British Governor of Assam, Sir Micheal Keane named this bridge as your own Keane Bridge.
3) Lawachara National Park
Lawachara National Park, Tourist place in Sylhet
Lawachara National Park is a part of the West Bhanugacha reserve forest. It was established in 1996. The total area of 2740 hectares. Forest are of the Lawachara National Park is of 1250 hectares. You can find here the Khasia and Tripura tribal village. The forest wetlands, small streams and hilly sandstones areas are really amazing. You can visit Lawachara National Park from Shreemangal and Kamalgonj easily. It is only 8 kilometers from the town of Shreemangal.
4) Madhabpur lake
Madhabpur lake, Sylhet
Madhabpur lake is situated nearby the Madhabpur tea garden in Kamalgonj Upozila of Moulvibazar district. It is only 8 km far away from Vanugachh. Again Vanugachh is situated only 13 km far away from Shreemangal. So, when you visit Shreemangal, you should visit here. It is a most attractive tourist spot during the winter season. Because then the migratory birds are seen here. A amazing seen is created then.
5) Ratargul Swamp Forest
It is only recognized swamp forest of Bangladesh and is located in Sylhet. There are Goyain river in north and a large haor in South of Sylhet district. The Ratargul Swamp Forest is in the middle location. This swamp forest is situated at border area of Fatehpur Union of Sylhet district. This is about 26 kilometers far away from the Sylhet City. Plants in this forest are under water mostly four to seven months of the year . The clean fresh water can give you a amazing felling when you ride over the boat through the forest.
6) Srimangal
Srimangal tourist place
If you want to see the natural beauty, you must visit to Srimangal. It has the most beautiful weather and called as a tea capital in Bangladesh. The arranged sloped hills with tea garden are really amazing. Here you can find the Khasia and Monipuri tribal village nearby the tea garden. Sreemangal is an Upazila of Maulvibazar district. It is the place where you should be the destination to travel.
7) Madhabkunda waterfall
Madhabkunda waterfall is the biggest waterfall in the country situated in the Maulvibazar district. The waterfall comes from the peaks of the high mountains. To see the crystal waters of the waterfall, tourists visit here the whole year. It is only 5 km away from the Kanthaltali of Borolekha Upazila. With the development of the communication system, you can visit Madhabkunda waterfall both by road and rail.
8) HumHum Waterfall
It is the most famous waterfall in Bangladesh. It is situated at Kamalgonj Upozila of Moulvibazar district in Sylhet. It is really an amazing tourist place in Sylhet division. The waterfall becomes more attractive with it’s surrounding sights. It is a great attraction for the tourist. You should visit here before you die. It is really and amazing place.
Dear, friends we introduced you the only top tourist place in Sylhet above. There are also more attractive tourist place in Sylhet division. You can visit there. We have a bad information to travel our country. We think that there are no attractive tourist place in our country. But it is a false ideas. We have enough places to visit than others. We only need to visit there.
Tamabil
Tamabil is the border area with India and is 05 km before Jaflong. If you intend to visit Shilong of India then you will have to cross this border by completing your customs formalities. To go to India you require valid Visa.
:: Sripur
Sripur is another beautiful tourist spot where you can see the waterfall with great tide falling form the hills. Besides the enchanting views of the area, one can also have a glimpse of the waterfalls across the border of India. Very Big stones sometimes are coming in this waterfall in Sripur. After completion of visiting Jaflong and Tamabil you must visit Sripur on the way to go back to Sylhet. It’s only 7-8km from Jaflong on the same road to Sylhet a sub road entered into Sripur waterfall. Here you can see the stone collection and orange garden if you go inside Sripur crossing the hills.
:: Jointapur's Rajbari
Jaintiapur is only 5 km. from Jaflong, a scenic spot amidst tea gardens. At about 35 km. northwest of Sylhet town, linked by rail, road and river is Chhatak, the seat of Assam Bengal Cement Factory, Chhatak is famous for orange garden. After complete Sripur on the way back to Sylhet don't miss to visit Jointika in Jointapur. Jaintapur was the capital of Jainta Kingdome at 18th century. Jainta Rajbari was the palace of Kings of Jainta, it’s just adjacent of Jainta Bazar. Though the condition of this king’s palace is already damaged enormously but a huge number of tourists visit here due to the historical background of Jainta Kingdom.
A lots of picnic parties goes to Jaintapur forests and also other areas of Jaflong, Sripur and Tamabil to enjoy a full day in the nature. So if you are planning to visit Jaflong you must cover up all these four places at a time and by the evening you come back to Sylhet for your night stay. Generally winter is the best season to visit Jaflong but if you want to enjoy the real beauty of wild waterfall then you should visit Jaflong in Monsoon.
:: Srimongol
Srimongal is the place of tea gardens, hills and forest areas on the hills. Within your eyesight you will find green throughout. Its is famous for the largest tea gardens of world covered by lush green carpet. One can have a look into the spectacular tea processing at Tea Research Institute. Bangladesh produces and exports a large quantity of high quality tea every year. Most of the tea estates are in Sremongol. It is called "The land of two leaves and a bud".
[Srimongol Tea Garden, Sylhet]
It is also called camellia, green carpet or Tea Mountain. There are a lot of tea estates including the largest one in the world. The terraced tea garden, pineapple, rubber and lemon plantations from a beautiful landscape. It is known as the tea capital in Bangladesh. Just offer entering into the tea estates the nice smells and green beauty will
lead you many kilometers away. There are some hotels in Srimongol where you can stay, but if you can manage to stay in the Tea garden that will give you a different type of memorable experience. For that you will have to take the permission from the owner of any tea state.
Sripur: A beautiful place for seeing Gushing Sylhet Waterfalls high on the mountains. Besides, the enchanting views of the area, one can also see large stone quarry and have a glimpse of the waterfalls across the border. It is conveniently located only 7-8km from Jaflong on the same road to Sylhet.
Jaintapur: Famous for its megalithic archaeological ruins and only 5 km. from Jaflong. It is a beautiful spot amidst tea gardens. Once this was the capital of Jainta Kingdom at 18th century. The ruined palace of the Kings is adjacent to the local market, however, big number of tourists visit here due to the historical background of Jainta Kingdom.
Lala Khal: This wide canal is a common tourist destination as the water here appears in different colors at different points.
The Museum of Raja: Located at the heart of Sylhet, the museum's mission is to preserve and share the rich history of the great Mystic poet Dewan Hasan Raja.
Temple of Sri Chaittayana Dev: This 500 year old famous temple is located about 45 km southeast from Sylhet town. Yearly fair is organized on the full moon day of the Bangla month Falgun. Hundreds and thousands of devotees from home and abroad attend this colorful fair.
Tilagarh EcoPark: Located about 6 km from Sylhet city. It is a tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen bio-geographic zone.
Shrine of Hajrat Shah Jalal and Hajrat Shah Poran: Shrine of these two renowned sufis are located close to sylhet town.
Tamabil: A border crossing between India and Bangladesh located 55km north of Sylhet. The border formalities being messy, foreigners rarely cross here. But scenery starting from past the border and up to Shillong in India is spectacular.
Tribal Village: Several aboriginal tribes live high up on the hills and practice age-old rituals, customs and traditions. With prior permissions it is possible to visit them during yearly festival periods. The Manipuri Tribe is famous for dancing, singing and traditional weaving and the Khashia tribe is famous for betel leaf cultivation.
Malinicherra Tea Garden: A very old tea garden established during 1854.
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