Sunamganj
Sylhet Division

Sunamganj Districtসুনামগঞ্জ

The water world of Tanguar Haor and the birthplace of Baul music.

Best time to visitJune–September (haor), February (Shimul garden)
How many days2–3 days
Places to see6

Places to see

  1. 1Tanguar Haor
  2. 2Shimul (silk-cotton) Garden, Tahirpur
  3. 3Niladri Lake (Tekerghat)
  4. 4Barikka Tila & Jadukata River
  5. 5Hason Raja Museum
  6. 6Dolura Martyrs' Memorial

Where to stay

  1. 1Houseboats on Tanguar Haor
  2. 2Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1Fresh haor fish
  2. 2Duck curry

Culture

Land of the greats of Bengali folk song — Hason Raja, Shah Abdul Karim and Radharaman Dutta.

History

Tanguar Haor was declared a Ramsar Site (wetland of international importance) in 2000.

How to get there

6–7 hours by direct bus from Dhaka; 1.5–2 hours from Sylhet.

Festivals & seasons

  • FebruaryShimul garden in bloom
  • JuneMonsoon haor begins
  • JulyHouseboats on Tanguar Haor