Ratargul Swamp Forest

Ratargul  forest is the only flooded forest in Bangladesh. This is so beautiful and fascinating that cannot be exactly described only with mere words. This is only to enjoy and to enjoy the beauty properly, must  to go there. It is the forest, we can say it is the only swamp forest of Bangladesh.Trees are floating on the water as zigzag style.  Maximum trees of this forest are Hizal and Koroch. Somewhere of the forest is so dense that  the sunlight cannot enter the inner side. This forest  is located in Goainghat area of Sylhet. This is flooded by the water during rainy season, other time it remains dry. The water comes here from the neighboring Goain river and linked with the cannel Chengir Khal. It is most beautiful when it is swamp otherwise it’s a simple one when dry. It becomes surrounded with water in rainy season and looks like a floating forest. Water level could be 15-20 feet on the time of heavy rainfall. The branches of trees down their heads to the water. It’s just amazing to look at. Monkeys, snakes, frogs, lizards, insects  and many types of birds are available here. Total area of the forest is 3325.61 acres and thousands of trees are standing on the water at the monsoon. Tourists  will get the flavor of Amazon Forest  at Ratargul. From July to October is the best time to visit Ratargul.

Any one can start to enjoy Ratargul Swamp Forest  from Amborkhana point (Sylhet Town)  to Motorghat by CNG BDT60/= per person,  Motorghat  to Ratargul forest by small boat 200-300 tk. After return from the swamp forest , stay at any hotel in Sylhet Town...

Madhabkunda Water Falls

Madhabkunda is one of the most beautiful and attractive waterfall in Bangladesh situated in Barlekha Upazilla in Moulvibazar District. It is about 350 km away from Dhaka city, become one of the most attractive tourist destination in Bangladesh. The scenery of the waterfall is just amazing to watch. Fall of water form 200 ft. height can be adding a tremendous feeling. During the rainy season, you are not allowed to get at the bottom of the fall. Because the force of water will be dangerous and stones are falling with water sometimes. You can enjoy tremendous Rubber and lemon plantations on the way to waterfalls, which will fill your eyes. visitors can rent  a Micro Bus from Sylhet to Madhabkunda Waterfall for return. It may take taka 3000-3500 BDT for up down. On the way to Madhabkunda you can observe   beauty of tea garden, a huge number of small and medium hills and the zigzag road through the hills.

Shari River & LalaKhal, Sylhet

Travelers come to sylhet mostly to enjoy the natural beauty of Jaflong, Tamabil  and Madhabkunda waterfall. Lalakhal is somewhat unfamiliar to the tourist but undoubtedly an delighted place of interest. “Sharighat” on the way to Jaintapur and Jaflong. It takes about 1 hour from Sylhet to Sharighat. One can hire engine boat to go to Lalakhal from Sharighat. This boat journey of Lalakhal is through the Shari river. The water in this river is very clear and color is blue. This river is shared with India. The origin of this river is in the Meghalaya state of India. This river carries huge amount of sediments and stones from the upstream to Bangladesh and local people lift those stone for business purpose.

Journey to the Lalakhal through Shari river is really an wonderful experience.

This is a remote place on the both side of the river. You can watch the mountain range of Meghalaya from the boat journey. The more you forwarded to Lalakhal the water colour becomes greener. People washing their clothes and bathing in the green water are very much charming. One must be insisted to jump in the river for swimming.

Though the river is not so deep but some drowned news have been reported during swimming in this river. Use life jacket before swimming. There are some hilly snakes in the river bank. So, watch your steps

Sylhet International Stadium

The Sylhet stadium was built in the year 2007. The stadium is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view. England Lions, England Under-19 and Nepal Under-19 have played here. The stadium is being expanded and renovated to host matches of the ICC World Twenty20 2014. The renovation began in June 2013 and ended in mid-November 2013 in time for ODI match against Sri Lanka in January 2014.

Jaflong, Sylhet

Jaflong is a natural tourist spot in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is located in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District and situated at the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is just below the mountain range. Jaflong is famous for its stone collections and is home of the Khasi people. It is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Sylhet division. It is about 60 km from Sylhet town and takes two hours drive to reach there. Jaflong is also a scenic spot nearby amidst tea gardens and rare beauty of rolling stones from hills. It is situated besides the river Mari in the lap of Hill Khashia.

Keane Bridge

The Keane Bridge is a notable landmark of Sylhet city. Hanging over on the river of surma is a bridge, made of iron and steel looked like a bow is gateway of sylhet. This is popularly known as Surma Baridge. This iron bridge was built in the year 1936 over the river Surma and was named after the British governor of Assam of the time, Sir Micheal Keane (1937-1874). The bridge is 1150 feet lengths and 18 feet breadth. It is a steel tie up bridge and such bridges are one of the oldest types of modern bridges.  About Taka 56 lac had been spent to built the bridge. During the liberation war in 1971, a portion of the bridge was blown off by dynamite. After the war, the bridge was repaired and opened for light vehicles. Bangladesh Railway repaired the bridge with concrete metals in 1977.

 
It is still a star attraction for the tourist.

Ali Amzad watch

Standing over the keane bridge, if anybody peers down will catch the sight of Ali Amzad clock. It is said that, Ali Amzad , Zamidar of Pritrimpasa was invited to see Delhi and thereby charmed by the clock made with the instigation of the princess of Delhi. He also craved to build the same and ultimately made it with the similar design & pattern. It's now called Ali Amzad watch, located at Chadnighat, Sylhet. At far sight, one can easily guess it as a church, because of its structure. I find the architecture of it is also interesting  Tower is standing one an octagonal base, clock chamber is rectangular and lastly the crest of tower is a triangular pyramid. Unlike other two dials this is not a part of a big building, it is build only to be a clock tower, and this is the best distinctive feature of this clock tower with others of Bangladesh. The clock is now active after a long time break. District Council of Sylhet maintains and provide mechanical support, these days.

this clock is unique and notable attraction to tourist.