Jaflong:
Jaflong is a hill station
and popular tourist destination in the Division of Sylhet,
Bangladesh. It is
located in Gowainghat Upazilla of Sylhet District and situated at the border
between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya, overshadowed by
subtropical mountains and rainforests. Jaflong is famous for its stone
collections and is home of the Khasi tribe.
Jaflong |
Jaflong 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.
The land grabbers occupied
government khas land and reserved forestland and extracted stone by cutting
small hills polluting the environment of Jaflong. They also established
crushing mills on the forestland without permission from government.
Sripur:
Sripur is a tourist spot in Bangladesh's Sylhet
district. It is well known for its waterfalls, which span across the
Bangladesh-India border.Very Big stones sometimes are coming
in this waterfall in 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.
Jointapur's Rajbari:
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.
Greeva Peet - Mahalakshmi peet:
South of Sylhet around 4 Kms from the city is place named
Joinpur (Dakshin Surma - Surma is the river that flows through Sylhet). Sri
Mahalakshmi temple is situated at this place. As every shakthi peet has its
bhairav temple and for this peet Bhairav temple is situated 1 km away from this
sakthi peet.
Sree Mangal:
Sree Mangal is famous for the largest tea gardens of the
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
SreeMangal. It is called "The land of two leaves and a bud". 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 kilometres away.
Lawacherra Rain Forest:
Lawacherra Rain Forest is one of the
important & well-reserved forests in Bangladesh. Here visitor may see
gibbons swimming through the trees and birds like bee-eater owls parrot. It is
a good habitant of Deer, leopard, wild chicken, squirrel, and python. Don't
miss it especially if you are bird watcher. The terrain is hilly and vegetation
is fairly thick. Only one rare Chloroform tree of Asia is here and a prime
attraction of travel
Nazimgarh Resorts:
This luxurious resort accomodates
wealthy guests and visitors visiting Sylhet. It has an outdoor swimming pool,
high class hotel suites, Wi-Fi internet, and a beautiful view of the jungles of
Sylhet. It is a very upgraded resort in Sylhet. The moment in resort is unforgettable.
Its different properties in the northeast district of Sylhet offer places to stay in garden, forest and adventure locations. Built in Eco friendly environment, Nazimgarh Resorts offers more than a retreat, it offers a sanctuary amidst nature.The resort is in a spectacular location where a gushing mountain river with emerald green water, lush green forests, blue skies and cloud-adorned mountains all come together. One gets panoramic views of mountains, river, hills and forests stretching as far as ones eyes can see. Considering that Cherrapunji, one of the highest rainfall areas of the world, is a mere fifty aerial miles away,
Its different properties in the northeast district of Sylhet offer places to stay in garden, forest and adventure locations. Built in Eco friendly environment, Nazimgarh Resorts offers more than a retreat, it offers a sanctuary amidst nature.The resort is in a spectacular location where a gushing mountain river with emerald green water, lush green forests, blue skies and cloud-adorned mountains all come together. One gets panoramic views of mountains, river, hills and forests stretching as far as ones eyes can see. Considering that Cherrapunji, one of the highest rainfall areas of the world, is a mere fifty aerial miles away,
Lala Khal:
Lala Khal |
This wide canal is a common tourist destination as the
water here appears in different colors at different points. It publishes a pleasing moment in tourist mind. Who visits Sylhet he must have to visit the Lala Khal.
It is increasing the beauty of Sylhet.Lalakhal is a spectacular sight, particularly during the monsoons.
Countless shades of green, yellow and brown from the trees, forests and
paddy fields mesmerise the visitor.
The name of the river is 'Sari' which is famous for its high-quality
sand for construction. This place has been inapproachable for a long
time because of unavailability of vehicles. Still, if boats are
unavailable, after reaching 'Sarighat' by bus (around 30 KM from Sylhet
Metropolitan city), you have to make that 8 KM road by walking!. After
reaching that place you must be flabbergasted by watching the
greenish-blue water, hilly tracks,tea-gardens & the greenery.
Besides, there are some mysterious holes in the river which look more 'Martian' than earthly!
Besides, there are some mysterious holes in the river which look more 'Martian' than earthly!
Madhabkunda:
Madhabkunda surrounded
by lush tea estates and full of waters lilies is a unique one. Magurchara
ruined gas & Oil reserved field, which was inadvertently blown up while
digging 3 years ago and was burning a 500-feet height for more than 3 months. A
lot of burnt trees now carrying the symbols of disaster. Ever where a lot of
rubber & lemon plantation form a beautiful landscape. And you can have a
visit to Madhobkundo waterfall.
The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal(Rh:):
Shrine of Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal(Rh:) is the most historical interest in Sylhet town. Today, more than six hundred years after his death, the shrine is visited by innumerable devotees of every caste and creed, who make the journey from far away places. Legend says, the great saint who came from Delhi to preach Islam and defeated the then Hindu Raja (king) Gour Gobinda, transformed the witchcraft followers of the Raja into catfishes which are still alive in the tank adjacent to the shrine Swords, the holy Quran and the robes of the holy saint are still preserved in the shrine.
Temple of Sri Chaitannya Dev:
About
500 years old famous about 45 km southeast from Sylhet
town. The place is revered from being the ancestral
home of the famous Vaishnava saint. 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.
Shahi Edgah:
Three
kilometers to the northeast of the circuit house, the
Shahi Eidgah was built on a hill by the Mughal Emperor
Aurangazeb in the 17th century. It looks like a grade
fort but is actually meant for Eid congregation-the
two biggest Muslim festivals
Gour Gobinda Fort:
Gour Gobinda Fort |
The Murarichand Government College is situated in a beautiful surrounding on a hilltop. To the northwest of the college lie the remains of King Gour Govinda's Fort
Manipuri Dance:
An
interesting feature of Sylhet region is the aboriginal
tribes such as the Tipperas, the Monipuris, Khasias
and Garos who still live in their primitive ways in
the hills, practicing their age-old rites, rituals,
customs and traditions. During festivals such as, Rash
Leela (Full-moon night in February) and Doljatra, the
attractive young girls dressed in colorful robes, dance
with the male members of their choice & love. The
Monipuris perform their famous dance, based on allegorical
love themes of the ancient mythology.
Malinicherra Tea Garden:
A very old tea garden established during 1854. It looks very attractive and beautiful. When we pass the road besides this it looks very nice and it is very historical place in Sylhet. It is a traditional place for Tea Garden. From 1854 it is doing its roll very nicely and publishing its beauty continuously.
Conclusion:
Sylhet
is the land of Shrine’s, natural Hills, forests, beautiful tree plantations and
lots of Haors. It is an old city with full of natural beauties. A large number
of tourists come every year to visit Sylhet. The main attraction of Sylhet city
is the Shrine of Hajrat Shahjalal(R) and Hajrat Shah Poran (R). Shrine of
Hajrat Shahjalal (R) is on the top of a hillock (tilla) in Sylhet city.
Thousands of visitors are coming everyday in this Shrine. Shrine of Hajrat Shah
Paran (R) is eight km far from Sylhet town on the Sylhet-Jaflong road where
also thousands of visitors visits this Shrine everyday. Road journey to Sylhet
is an wonderful experience through roads running ups and down the hills and
green lush tea gardens of nature at its best.