Sylhet is a division, a district & a city. It is located in the north-east of Bangladesh. The river Surma and Kushiara flows through the city. Sylhet has four districts- Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj and Shunamganj. The estimated population of Sylhet division is around 11 million people according to recent adjusted data and estimates. Sylheti peoples are also very kind. Sylhet is one of the most beautiful divisions in Bangladesh. But in terms of area it is ranked 7th among the 8 divisions in Bangladesh.
Why is Sylhet famous?
Well Sylhet is famous for its unique and traditional foods and natural scenery.Â
Curry made with shatkora with beef or fish is the signature dish in Sylhet. Dishes made with dried fish(shutki) are also famous in Sylhet specially shutki bhorta and shutki curry. And we can't forget about tea, it is one of Sylhet’s most famous specialties. In fact, Sylhet is known as the ‘Tea capital of Bangladesh’. Sylhet has some really particular traditional sweets like Chungapitha, Patishapta, Chitoipitha, Til er Naru etc. There are many more famous foods in Sylhet city.
Sylhet is like a heaven for nature lovers and tourists. Sylhet has most of the Tea gardens in Bangladesh. Vast green land with only tea’s creating calm and scenic views attracts the tourists. Sylhet is also famous for Haors that are mostly in shunamganj. During the monsoon, these areas turn into vast inland seas, while in winter they become green fields. Two completely different natural beauties in one place.
Curry made with shatkora with beef or fish is the signature dish in Sylhet. Dishes made with dried fish(shutki) are also famous in Sylhet specially shutki bhorta and shutki curry. And we can't forget about tea, it is one of Sylhet’s most famous specialties. In fact, Sylhet is known as the ‘Tea capital of Bangladesh’. Sylhet has some really particular traditional sweets like Chungapitha, Patishapta, Chitoipitha, Til er Naru etc. There are many more famous foods in Sylhet city.
Sylhet is like a heaven for nature lovers and tourists. Sylhet has most of the Tea gardens in Bangladesh. Vast green land with only tea’s creating calm and scenic views attracts the tourists. Sylhet is also famous for Haors that are mostly in shunamganj. During the monsoon, these areas turn into vast inland seas, while in winter they become green fields. Two completely different natural beauties in one place.
Famous places in Sylhet
There are so many famous tourist places in Sylhet. Let’s talk about few of them.
1. Jaflong: Jaflong is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and peaceful environment. Flowing rivers, open sky, green hills and naturally scattered stones make the view stunning and charming.
2.Srimangal: Srimangal is known as the tea capital of Bangladesh. Because it has the most tea gardens in Bangladesh. Srimangal is home to Lawachara National Park, where rare wildlife like the hoolock gibbon lives, and is famous for Seven-Layer Tea.
3.Ratargul Swamp Forest: Ratargul is famous for being the only freshwater swamp forest in Bangladesh. Ratargul is located in Gowainghat, Sylhet. It is a natural river-like landscape where visitors can boat through tall trees and see wildlife up close. It supports plants, birds, and aquatic life, making it both a tourist attraction and a natural treasure of Sylhet.
1. Jaflong: Jaflong is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and peaceful environment. Flowing rivers, open sky, green hills and naturally scattered stones make the view stunning and charming.
2.Srimangal: Srimangal is known as the tea capital of Bangladesh. Because it has the most tea gardens in Bangladesh. Srimangal is home to Lawachara National Park, where rare wildlife like the hoolock gibbon lives, and is famous for Seven-Layer Tea.
3.Ratargul Swamp Forest: Ratargul is famous for being the only freshwater swamp forest in Bangladesh. Ratargul is located in Gowainghat, Sylhet. It is a natural river-like landscape where visitors can boat through tall trees and see wildlife up close. It supports plants, birds, and aquatic life, making it both a tourist attraction and a natural treasure of Sylhet.
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4.Bichanakandi: Bichnalandi is known for its large stones, crystal-clear rivers, and green hills just like Jaflong. The combination of river, hills, stones, and greenery makes Bichanakandi a popular spot for sightseeing and photography.
5.Madhabkunda Waterfall: It is located in Moulvibazar, Sylhet. A waterfall surrounded by greenery and hills make it so beautiful. It is a popular destination for tourists, nature lovers, and photographers, offering opportunities for picnics, hiking, and enjoying the peaceful sounds of flowing water.
6.Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif: ‘Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif’ located in Sylhet city. It is the majar of Hazrat Shah Jalal, a revered Pir who played a key role in spreading Islam in Sylhet. The majar is not only a center of religious significance but also a cultural landmark of Sylhet.
5.Madhabkunda Waterfall: It is located in Moulvibazar, Sylhet. A waterfall surrounded by greenery and hills make it so beautiful. It is a popular destination for tourists, nature lovers, and photographers, offering opportunities for picnics, hiking, and enjoying the peaceful sounds of flowing water.
6.Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif: ‘Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif’ located in Sylhet city. It is the majar of Hazrat Shah Jalal, a revered Pir who played a key role in spreading Islam in Sylhet. The majar is not only a center of religious significance but also a cultural landmark of Sylhet.
There's many more famous places in Sylhet that we can’t count. People come from far away to visit Sylhet. The beauty of Sylhet is unlike others and unmatched. That’s why you should visit Sylhet once in your life otherwise you will miss so many things in your life.
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