Sylhet
 
 

Decidedly untypical of Bangladesh in topography and culture, Sylhet have steep jungle hills, Khasia and Monipuri peoples and relatively low density population, and it's an idyllic place to visit.The region comprises a mass of hills, ravines and cliffs covered with dense jungle, bamboo, creepers and shrubs.

Terraced tea gardens, eye catching orange groves and pineapple plantations, tropical forests and colorful Khasia and Monipuri tribes are some of the attractions of Sylhet. It is also known as the land of the famous muslim saint Hazrat Shah Jalal. The tea gardens of Sylhet produce about 43 million kg of tea every year.

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Considering Sremongol is only a small part of Bangladesh. It has an incredible variety of sights and activities to enchant the visitor. The pleasant town of Sremongol , a true delight. Set in gently rolling hills, surrounded by lush tea estates and fruit gardens. An oasis of tranquility and a superb base from which to explore this beautiful area by bicycle. 

A short stay at one of the tea estates would be a highlight of any visit to Bangladesh. Where as one British Visitor remarked "is it a part of Africa?". On the other hand you might think you are in Australia as you stroll along the monkey forest and tribal villages. Remembering its the greenest part of the country. Yes even greener than Tree land. A foreign writer described it as " Nearer to Heaven". Really Sremongol has many things to offer and to please the visitor.

   
 

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 Pineapple cultivation in numerable rows of Pineapple cultivation covering largest area is very amazing and fascinating. Largest quantity of pineapple grown here of Bangladesh. It is also sweetest and best quality. Pineapple is really a greatest offer of summer but now it is cultivated all the year round. So, you can enjoy the juicy summer fruit in any time coming to its real field. Just after entering into pineapple plantation. It can be highlight for you in Sremongol.

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Tamabil-Jaflong situated amidst splendid panorama, Tamabil is a deep forest area and borderoutpost on Sylhet-Shilong Road, about 55 km. from Sylhet town. Besides enchanting views of the area one can also have glimpse of the area one can also have glimpse of the water falls across the border from Tamabil. Jaflong is also a scenic spot amidst tea gardens and are beauty of rolling stones from hills.

Madhabkunda is the largest waterfall in Bangladesh. It's outer atmosphere is very much elucidative to the tourist. Every year thousands of tourist visit Madabkunda & enjoy it's beauties. Madabkunda situated in the northeast area & about 350 Km distance from Dhaka city. It is in the district of sylhet about 5 Km from Kakhinbage railway station. Visit at least once time with your friends, relatives and enjoy its tremendous resource & Scenery.

Khasia & Monipuri is two important ethnic-tribe live here. Monipuri is famous for its rich culture especially for dancing, singing. They are also famous for their traditional weaving. You can buy their handicrafts exquisitely woven woolen.

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Shawls, Sharee, Napkin, bed-cover and some should a bags. It is known as colorful community. Khasia tribe is famous for their betel leaf cultivation. They make their villages high on hilltop in deep forest and so far from town. It is like " a Piece of paradise". Certainly it will please you.


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