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Gabrakhali Garo Hills

Mymensingh · Hills

What you can see and do

At Gabrakhali in Gazirbhita union, Haluaghat upazila, right on the Meghalaya border, a visitor area has grown up around low hills, green tree cover and a lake. From the hilltops the higher Meghalaya ranges across the border are clearly visible. Hajong and Banai people once lived in Gabrakhali village, and Garo communities still live in Haluaghat.

How to get there

Haluaghat is about 54 km north of Mymensingh city; go by bus, then another 12 to 14 km by auto-rickshaw or motorcycle.

Safety notes

Hill paths turn slippery in the rains and landslides are possible; be down before dusk and take a local guide where needed.

Other travel details

  • When to go: October–March
  • How long to allow: About 4 hours
  • From Dhaka: 124 km · 7 trains · Bus from ৳278

Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.

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