JAFLONG SYLHET
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Hello friends, how are you? I hope you are well. I am well by the grace of God. Assalamu Alaikum. Today I will talk about Jaflong, a tourist destination in the Sylhet division of Bangladesh.
It is a tourist destination under the Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Jaflong is located 62 kilometers northeast of Sylhet city, at the foot of the Khasia-Jainta hills near the Meghalaya border of India. This area is known as one of the tourist destinations in Bangladesh due to the wonderful combination of mountains and rivers. Along with tourism, Jaflong is also famous for its stones. If you want to check Bangladesh in the context of diversity, you have to visit the Sylhet division in the northeast of the country. Its rich districts in terms of industry, natural resources and economy represent the best features of the country. Just one trip to Jaflong is enough to instill a piece of Bangladesh in the mind of a traveler of any nationality. Today's article is arranged with various aspects of traveling to this tourist destination, known as the daughter of nature. Let's find out how to see this beautiful spectacle of mountains, rivers and forests from a close distance.
You can take a bus to Sylhet from any of the Gabtoli, Mohakhali, Fakirapul, or Sayedabad bus terminals in Dhaka. The fare for these is 700 to 1500 taka per person, depending on the AC, non-AC and company. The entire journey will take about 6 to 8 hours.
Alternatively, if you want to travel by train, you can board a train to Sylhet from Kamalapur or Airport Railway Station. Depending on the class, the ticket price for these can range from a minimum of 320 to a maximum of 1099 taka per person. This journey also takes about 7 to 8 hours.
The fastest way to reach Sylhet is by plane. This journey from Shahjalal International Airport can cost between 3,500 and 10,000 taka depending on the class. This journey ends at Sylhet Osmani International Airport in just 30 to 45 minutes.
How to get to Jaflong from Sylhet
Buses to Jaflong leave from Kadamtali and Sobhani Ghat in Sylhet. These charge a fare of 80 to 100 taka per person. Apart from buses, there are CNG and Laguna services to Jaflong. Along with these, microbuses are also crowded in front of Shishu Park in Bandar Bazar.
In addition, cars are available for reservation almost everywhere in Sylhet. However, no matter which vehicle you use, it will take about one and a half to two hours to reach Jaflong directly. CNG can be rented for the whole day, including return and return. The cost will be 2,000 to 2,500 taka in the case of Laguna. It may cost 3,000 to 5,000 taka to reserve a microbus.
These cars take you to the zero point of Jaflong in various ways. However, the reserve car has the advantage of using the road of your choice. Especially the road through Guchchagram BGB camp is good. However, now the roads to Jaflong have improved a lot.
Some of the tourist attractions around Jaflong:
The closest to Jaflong is the Sangrampunji waterfall. You can see this immense beauty after walking 15 kilometers across the Piain River. However, you can only see this natural spring from a certain distance by taking a bath. Because unfortunately, the waterfall falls on the Indian side.
In addition, Panthumai waterfall can be found in Bichanakandi. Other tourist attractions include the tea gardens of Sangrampunji, Lalakhal, Tamabil Zero Point, Bholaganj Saada Pathar in Companiganj, and Ratargul Swamp Forest, and Haor-Shapla Beel in DB.
Geographical location of Jaflong:
This tourist attraction is located 62 kilometers northeast of Sylhet divisional city at the foot of the Khasia-Jainta hills. The mountain separates Bangladesh and India on the Meghalaya border. The border area falls in the basin of the Piain River in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet district.
Jaflong is located in the border area of Sylhet in Bangladesh. On the other side is the Dawki region of India. The Dawki River enters Bangladesh through this Jaflong from the mountains of the Dawki region. Jaflong is mainly located in the basin of the Piain River. There is a mountainous uplift in the Jaflong-Tamabil-Lalakhal region of Sylhet district. Sedimentary rocks are exposed in this uplift, so geological surveys have been conducted there several times by Bangladesh. In addition to stones, plain or porcelain clay has also been found in Jaflong, although there is no infrastructure to purify soil or sand. Just as ordinary Bengalis live in this area, tribals also live there. There are 5 Khasiapunjis in Jaflong, including Balla, Sangrampunji, Nakshiapunji, Lamapunji and Pratappur. According to the census, 1,953 Khasia tribes live in Jaflong.
Tips and necessary precautions while traveling to Jaflong
It is better to travel in a group for low cost.
It is better to bargain well in advance when arranging transportation, buying something or eating.
Since it is a border area, it is important to follow local instructions while moving around.
If you do not know how to swim during the heavy rainy season, it is better not to go into the water. Even those who know how to swim must be careful while bathing. Because some places may be deep due to rockfall.
Keep the number of the local police station in advance to deal with emergency situations.
Maintain politeness while talking to local people and tribals.
To keep the beauty of Jaflong intact, refrain from throwing garbage everywhere.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Jaflong Sylhet |
| Opening Hours | 8am to 6pm |
| Cleanliness | Better |
| Security | Good |
| Online Payment | No |
| Website | No |
| Overall Rating | 9.3/10 |
| Google Maps | https://plus.codes/7MQJ5279+82 |
| Google Plus Code | 7MQJ5279+82Plus |
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