Jhalokati
Barishal Division

Jhalokati Districtঝালকাঠি

Bhimruli's floating market and the villages of sheetal pati mats.

Best time to visitJuly–September
How many days1 day
Places to see4

Places to see

  1. 1Bhimruli floating guava market
  2. 2Kirtipasha Zamindar House
  3. 3Sujabad Fort
  4. 4Gabkhan Bridge & channel

Where to stay

  1. 1Best visited from Barishal

What to eat

  1. 1Guava
  2. 2Amra (hog plum)

Culture

Villages famous for weaving sheetal pati (cool mats); markets held on boats along the canals.

History

Its river port and trade once earned it the name 'Second Kolkata'.

How to get there

4–5 hours by bus from Dhaka; 1 hour from Barishal.

Festivals & seasons

  • JulyFloating guava market