Sylhet Travel Guide

Sylhet is famous for tea gardens, the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal, and wetlands and rivers near the Indian border.

Last updated 2026-10-08. Fares, hours and rules change — confirm before travel.

Why visit Sylhet?

  • Tea gardens
  • Swamp forest boat rides
  • Clear rivers and stone beds
  • Shrines

Top places to visit

Things to do

  • Boat through Ratargul
  • Visit Jaflong
  • Walk in Malnicherra tea estate

Local food

  • Shatkora beef curry
  • Seven-layer tea (nearby Sreemangal)

How to reach

  • Air: Osmani International Airport
  • Train: intercity trains from Dhaka and Chattogram
  • Bus: direct coaches

Getting around

  • CNG
  • Hired car
  • Boats in wetlands

Best time to visit

Monsoon for Ratargul water levels; winter for tea gardens and clear rivers.

Travel tips

  • Wetland trips depend on season — check water levels

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