The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
Even today, more than six hundred years after the death of
Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal, the shrine is visited by innumerable devotees of every
caste and creed, who make the journey from far away places. Legend says, the
great saint who came from Delhi to preach Islam, defeated the then Hindu Raja
(king) Gour Gobinda. He transformed the witchcraft followers of the Raja into
catfishes which are still alive in the tank adjacent to the shrine Swords. The
holy Quran and the robes of the holy saint are still preserved in the shrine.
Shahi Eidgah
The Shahi Eidgah is situated on a hillock at the south-easten
end of Sylhet city. There are twenty steps of stairs to the Shahi Eidgah. The
area is surrounded by encircling wall. The main mihrab is on the central
position of Qibal wall and it is built through a half dome. The central mihrab
has some other subsidiary mihrabs on either side. The wall has two octagonal
corner towers with kiosk which make the structure attractive. The Eidgah has
three entrances and in front of this picturesque structure there is a tank for
ablution. the Shahi Eidgah was built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb in the
17th century. It is not protected building and later renovated by local people.
It looks like a grade fort but is actually meant for Eid congregations, the two
biggest Muslim festivals.
Temple of Sri Chaitannya Dev
About 500 years old famous temple of Sri
Chaitanya Dev is located at Dhaka Dakhin about 45 km south-east from Sylhet
town. The place is revered from being the ancestral home of the famous
Vaishnava saint. Yearly fair is organised on the fullmoon day of the Bangla
month Falgun. Hundreds and thousands of devotees from home and abroad attend
this colorful fair.
Gour Gobinda Fort:
It is stayed in the middle place of the city named
chauhatta. Its called Gor Gobinda hills cause the house of King Gor Gobinda was
there. Which is destroyed By Sufi Saint Hajrat Shahjalal. This is a historical
place. It will cost 5- 15 Tk to go there from anywhere of the city.
The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
Even today, more than six hundred years after the death of
Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal, the shrine is visited by innumerable devotees of every
caste and creed, who make the journey from far away places. Legend says, the
great saint who came from Delhi to preach Islam, defeated the then Hindu Raja
(king) Gour Gobinda. He transformed the witchcraft followers of the Raja into
catfishes which are still alive in the tank adjacent to the shrine Swords. The
holy Quran and the robes of the holy saint are still preserved in the shrine.
Haripur Gas Field
Twenty two kilometers from Sylhet town is the Haripur Gas
Field and at 35 km. point is the Jaintiapur's Rajbari. Only 5 km. from
Jaintiapur is Jaflong, a scenic spot amidst tea gardens. At about 35 km.
north-west of Sylhet town, linked by rail, road and river is Chhatak, the seat
of Assam Bengal Cement Factory, Chhatak is famous for orange garden.
Jointapur Rajbari
Jointapur Rajbari:. Jaintiapur is only 5 km. from Jaflong.
Jointapur was the capital of Jainta Kingdome at 18th century. Jainta Rajbari
was the palace of Kings of Jainta, it’s just adjacent of Jainta Bazar. Though
the condition of this kings palace is already damaged enormously but a huge
number of tourists visit here due to the historical background of Jainta
Kingdom. A lots of picnic parties goes to Jaintapur forests and also other
areas of Jaflong, Sripur and Tamabil to enjoy a full day in the nature. So if
you are planning to visit Jaflong you must cover up all these places at a time
and by the evening you come back to Sylhet for your night stay.
Sripur:
Sripur is another beautiful tourist spot where
you can see the waterfall with great tide falling form the hills. Besides the
enchanting views of the area, one can also have a glimpse of the waterfalls
across the border of India. Very Big stones sometimes are coming in this
waterfall in Sripur. After completion of visiting Jaflong and Tamabil you must
visit Sripur on the way to go back to Sylhet. It's only 7-8km from Jaflong on
the same road to Sylhet a sub road entered into Sripur waterfall. Here you can
see the stone collection and orange garden if you go inside Sripur crossing the
hills.
Jaflong
Jaflong is one of the most attractive tourist
spots in Sylhet division. It's about 60 km far from Sylhet town and takes two
hours drive to reach there. Jaflong is also a scenic spot nearby amidst tea
gardens and rate beauty of rolling stones from hills. It is situated besides
the river Peain in the lap of Hill Khashia. The Mari river is coming from the
great Himalayas of India, which bringing million tons of stone boulders with
its tide. You can watch the stone collection from the river in Jaflong as well
as you can enjoy the boating in the river Mari. Jaflong is totally a hilly area
of real natural beauty where hills are greenish with the forests. Lots of wild
animal lives in this forest, so you need to be careful to enter in the forest
alone. You can see the lifestyle of Tribe Khashia in Jaflong. If you intend to
visit Jaflong it is advisable to start from Sylhet in the early morning so that
you can comeback by evening covering the other tourists spots of nearby areas
of Jaflong. The other tourist areas nearby Jaflong are Tamabil, Sripur and
Jaintapur.
Tamabil
Situated amidst splendid panorama, Tamabil is a border
outpost on Sylhet-Shilong Road about 55 km. away from Sylhet town. Besides
enchanting views of the area one can also have a glimpse of the waterfalls
across the border from Tamabil. Tamabil is the border area with India and is 05
km before Jaflong. If you intend to visit Shilong of India then you will have
to cross this border by completing your customs formalities. To go to India you
require valid Visa.
Srimongol
Srimongal is the place of tea gardens, hills and forest
areas on the hills. Within your eyesight you will find green throughout. Its is
famous for the largest tea gardens of world covered by lush green carpet. One
can have a look into the spectacular tea processing at Tea Research Institute.
Bangladesh produces and exports a large quantity of high quality tea every
year. Most of the tea estates are in Srimongol. It is called "The land of
two leaves and a bud". It is also called camellia, green carpet or Tea
Mountain. There are a lot of tea estates including the largest one in the
world. The terraced tea garden, pineapple, rubber and lemon plantations from a
beautiful landscape. It is known as the tea capital in Bangladesh. Just offer
entering into the tea estates the nice smells and green beauty will lead you
many kilometers away. There are some hotels in Srimongol where you can stay,
but if you can manage to stay in the Tea garden that will give you a different
type of memorable experience. For that you will have to take the permission
from the owner of any tea state.
Madhobkunda Waterfall
From Kulaura rail station its about one hour
journey by microbus to Madhabkunda. The journey to Madhabkunda itself is
exotic. On the way you can see the greenish beauty of tea garden, the hills and
the zigzag road through the hills will increase the joy of your journey. In
Madhabkunda you will see the great waterfall - falls of million tons of water
form 200ft. height. Big bolder of stones and the black stones in giving a shape
of care in Madhabkundu. There is a Parjatan Motel with a good restaurant for
accommodation and fooding. There is also a district council Bunglow for night
stay. Here you can enjoy adventurous feelings to stay in a jungle. All you need
to have a prior booking for the bunglow from Moulvibazar Zilla Parishad office.
Lawacherra Rain Forest
Lawacherra Rain Forest is one of the important
& well-reserved forests in Bangladesh. Here visitor may see gibbons
swimming through the trees and birds like bee-eater owls parrot. It is a good
habitant of Deer, leopard, wild chicken, squirrel, and python. Don't miss it
especially if you are bird watcher. The terrain is hilly and vegetation is
fairly thick. Only one rare Chloroform tree of Asia is prime attraction. Khasia
& Manipuri is two important ethnic-tribe live here. Manipuri is famous for
its rich culture especially for dancing, singing. They are also famous for
their traditional weaving. You can buy their handicrafts exquisitely woven
woolen. Shawls, Sharee, Napkin, bed-cover and some should a bags. It is known
as colorful community. Khasia tribe is famous for their betel leaf cultivation.
They make their villages high on hilltop in deep forest and so far from town.
It is like "A Piece of Paradise". Certainly it will please you.
Tanguar Haor
Tanguar Haor, located in the district of
Sunamganj in the north-eastern part of Bangladesh, is a unique wetland
ecosystem of national and international importance covering about 10,000
hectares. It provides subsistence and livelihoods to more then 40,000 people
living in 46 villages situated in its periphery. The Government has declared
Tanguar Haor as an Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) in 1999 understanding its
critical condition due to overexploitation of natural resource. In 2000, the
Hoar basin was also declared as the country's second Ramsar site-wetland of
international importance. With this declaration, the Government of Bangladesh
is committed to preserve its natural resources and have taken several steps for
protection of this wetland. The Tanguar Haor plays an important role in fish
production as it functions as a 'mother fishery' for the country.
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