Jaflong, Sylhet
Jaflong is a hill station and popular tourist destination in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is located in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District and situated at the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya, overshadowed by subtropical mountains and rainforests. Jaflong is famous for its stone collections and is home of the Khasi tribe.
Jaflong is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Sylhet division. It is about 60 km from Sylhet town and takes two hours drive to reach there. Jaflong is also a scenic spot nearby amidst tea gardens and rare beauty of rolling stones from hills. It is situated besides the river Mari in the lap of Hill Khashia.
On the way to Jaflong visitors usually take a recess at Tamabil, which is about 7 kilometres away from Jaflong. It is mainly a land custom and immigration check post, behind which is a war cemetery, where martyred freedom fighters were buried in 1971, along the Bangladesh-India border.
On the way to Tamabil is Jaintapur Upazilla Sadar where tourists usually stop for a while to see the ruins of an ancient royal palace. It was not until 1830 that the independent province of Jaintiapur was invaded and brought under the British empire. Some megalithic monuments still stand testimony to the rich past of the Khasi tribe. Not far from the Upazilla Council is the Citrus Research Centre boasting of gardens with local vegetation such as tezpata, sathkora and many other fruits. Adding to the beauty of this research centre is a plethora of cascading waterfalls flowing from the Khasi mountains of India. Situated between Jaintapur and Tamabil is Sreepur which is a popular picnic spot. Travelling through Jaintapur to Tamabil in the monsoon is once-in-a-lifetime experience. Lush green tall Khasi mountains stand upright beside the road. The stunning beauty of white clouds and gushing waterfalls flowing from the green mountains fascinates locals and tourists alike.
Though tourists come in large numbers in winter, one has to visit Jaflong in the rainy season to see the real beauty of the falls cascading from lush green mountains. As Sylhet witnesses an extended rainy season the perfect time to visit Jalfong is between April and October.
how to visit
Nearly two hours drive from Sylhet city centre, Jaflong is easily accessible by route. A microbus can be hired for 4000-5000 BDT. A boat trip from Jaflong to the Zero Point costs 500-1000 BDT. A trip to Khasiapunji by the local transport called moyori would cost 500-1000 BDT.
There are some reasonably good local restaurants on the east side of the river. Café Sangrampunji, a restaurant run by Nazimghar Resorts operates in Sangrampunji on the west side of the river. The cost, despite being higher than that of the local restaurants, is not much in view of its quality, service and the aesthetic appeal of the restaurant. A sip in a cup of coffee while surveying the wonders of the Khasi mountains, the Piyain and the hanging bridge over the Dauki can be an amazing experience for anyone.
Stay
Near To Tamabil There is a Guest house Run By BGB.
Before that near to Sreepur there is 'Jaintia Hill Resort'
In Lalakhal Nazimgarh has a World class Resort named as Nazimgarh Wilderness Resorts.
But most of Visitor prefers to stay in Hotel/ Resorts in Sylhet town as it is just a journey of maximum 2 hours.
FOOD
There is some local quality Restaurants on the East side of the river.
'Café Sengrampunji' a restaurant run by Nazimghar Resort is found in the Khasi village Sengrampunji on the West side of the river. The cost is comparatively higher than the local restaurants but it is not much beside its quality, serving and the artistic beauty of the restaurant. It is really amazing to have a cup of coffee and see the wonderful beauty of the Khasi Hill, Piyan River, and the Hanging Bridge of Dawki.
Jaflong is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Sylhet division. It is about 60 km from Sylhet town and takes two hours drive to reach there. Jaflong is also a scenic spot nearby amidst tea gardens and rare beauty of rolling stones from hills. It is situated besides the river Mari in the lap of Hill Khashia.
On the way to Jaflong visitors usually take a recess at Tamabil, which is about 7 kilometres away from Jaflong. It is mainly a land custom and immigration check post, behind which is a war cemetery, where martyred freedom fighters were buried in 1971, along the Bangladesh-India border.
On the way to Tamabil is Jaintapur Upazilla Sadar where tourists usually stop for a while to see the ruins of an ancient royal palace. It was not until 1830 that the independent province of Jaintiapur was invaded and brought under the British empire. Some megalithic monuments still stand testimony to the rich past of the Khasi tribe. Not far from the Upazilla Council is the Citrus Research Centre boasting of gardens with local vegetation such as tezpata, sathkora and many other fruits. Adding to the beauty of this research centre is a plethora of cascading waterfalls flowing from the Khasi mountains of India. Situated between Jaintapur and Tamabil is Sreepur which is a popular picnic spot. Travelling through Jaintapur to Tamabil in the monsoon is once-in-a-lifetime experience. Lush green tall Khasi mountains stand upright beside the road. The stunning beauty of white clouds and gushing waterfalls flowing from the green mountains fascinates locals and tourists alike.
Though tourists come in large numbers in winter, one has to visit Jaflong in the rainy season to see the real beauty of the falls cascading from lush green mountains. As Sylhet witnesses an extended rainy season the perfect time to visit Jalfong is between April and October.
how to visit
Nearly two hours drive from Sylhet city centre, Jaflong is easily accessible by route. A microbus can be hired for 4000-5000 BDT. A boat trip from Jaflong to the Zero Point costs 500-1000 BDT. A trip to Khasiapunji by the local transport called moyori would cost 500-1000 BDT.
There are some reasonably good local restaurants on the east side of the river. Café Sangrampunji, a restaurant run by Nazimghar Resorts operates in Sangrampunji on the west side of the river. The cost, despite being higher than that of the local restaurants, is not much in view of its quality, service and the aesthetic appeal of the restaurant. A sip in a cup of coffee while surveying the wonders of the Khasi mountains, the Piyain and the hanging bridge over the Dauki can be an amazing experience for anyone.
Stay
Near To Tamabil There is a Guest house Run By BGB.
Before that near to Sreepur there is 'Jaintia Hill Resort'
In Lalakhal Nazimgarh has a World class Resort named as Nazimgarh Wilderness Resorts.
But most of Visitor prefers to stay in Hotel/ Resorts in Sylhet town as it is just a journey of maximum 2 hours.
FOOD
There is some local quality Restaurants on the East side of the river.
'Café Sengrampunji' a restaurant run by Nazimghar Resort is found in the Khasi village Sengrampunji on the West side of the river. The cost is comparatively higher than the local restaurants but it is not much beside its quality, serving and the artistic beauty of the restaurant. It is really amazing to have a cup of coffee and see the wonderful beauty of the Khasi Hill, Piyan River, and the Hanging Bridge of Dawki.
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