Sylhet: Ratargul, Jaflong and Bichanakandi
Sylhet in the rains: the shrine of Shah Jalal, the swamp forest of Ratargul by boat, the hill river at Jaflong and the stones and clear water of Bichanakandi. These places are at their best when the water is high.
Best season: July – October
- Days: 5
- Distance (km): 580
- Total cost: ৳33,000
- Per person: ৳16,500
Worked out from Dhaka and back, for two people at the middle budget (AC bus, good hotel).
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Day 1
- Dhaka to Sylhet (290 km)
Day 2
- Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal · Sylhet
- Ratargul Swamp Forest · Sylhet
Day 3
- Jaflong · Sylhet
Day 4
- Bichanakandi · Sylhet
Day 5
- Sylhet to Dhaka (290 km)
Before you go
- Jaflong and Bichanakandi lie on the border: stay inside the marked areas.
- A flash flood can come down from the hills after heavy rain: ask the boatmen or local people before you step into a river.
- Ask for a life jacket on the boats at Ratargul; the forest is protected, so take nothing and leave nothing.
The distances, times and costs shown are rough figures. Road conditions, the season and prices move them up or down.