Sylhet: Ratargul Swamp Forest and Bisnakhandi Day Tour
ID: GYG65751-92581
Category:
Country: Bangladesh
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Ratargul Swamp Forest is a freshwater swamp forest located in Gowainghat, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Enjoy the Bisnakhandi charms of high mountains, sinuous rivers, graceful waterfalls and dancing clouds.
Start your day early in the morning as you meet your private tour guide in your hotel lobby. Departing from Sylhet, your journey begins with a leisurely drive by picturesque rice paddies fields. After arriving at Ratargul Swamp Forest, you will board a boat to explore one of the few freshwater swamp forests in the world. The forest is naturally conserved under the Department of Forestry (Govt. of Bangladesh). The evergreen forest is situated by the River Goain and linked with the Chengir Khal canal. Most of the trees that grow here are Koroch trees. The forest goes under 20-30 feet of water during the rainy season. For the rest of the year, the water level is about 10 feet deep variously.
Continue to Bisnakhandi where many layers of the Khasi Mountain meet at a single point from both sides. Flowing from above is a high waterfall. Adding to its charm are dark clouds hugging the mountains during the rainy season. Flowing underneath towards Bholaganj is a branch of the Piyain. Along the stream, flowing from high up in the mountains, come huge boulders that are deposited and mined in Bisnakhandi. The absence of such nuisances make the rainy season the perfect time to visit the beautiful Bisnakhandi that coalesces the charms of high mountains, sinuous rivers, graceful waterfalls and dancing clouds.
At approximately 5.00 pm, you'll arrive back at your hotel in Sylhet where the tour will end.
Highlights
- Enjoy Ratargul Swamp Forest, a freshwater swamp forest.
- Explore Bisnakhandi known for its charming natural wonders.
- See how many layers of the Khasi Mountains meet at a single point.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Keep in mind that the distance from Dhaka to Sylhet is 270 km and an approximately 7-hour journey by bus or train
• A maximum of 6 people are permitted per booking
• Group discount is available for group size of 2,3,4,5 or more
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
