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Sylhet walking tour & city guide

Tea gardens and green hills.

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Sylhet, in northeast Bangladesh, is surrounded by rolling tea gardens, rivers and hills near the Indian border. It is known for its shrines, swamp forests and green landscapes.

The city

The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal is an important pilgrimage site. The Keane Bridge crosses the Surma River near the clock tower.

Nature

Tea estates like Malnicherra surround the city. Ratargul is a freshwater swamp forest explored by boat, and Jaflong has clear rivers with stones from the hills.

Top sights in Sylhet

  1. 1

    Malnicherra Tea Garden

    One of the oldest tea estates.

  2. 2

    Ratargul Swamp Forest

    A forest in the water.

  3. 3

    Jaflong

    A river with stones from the hills.

  4. 4

    Shrine of Shah Jalal

    An important pilgrimage site.

  5. 5

    Keane Bridge

    A historic bridge.

Food markets & where to eat in Sylhet

  1. Zindabazar

    The main shopping and food area.

  2. Tea estates

    Fresh tea.

  3. Local restaurants

    Sylheti cuisine.

Food to try in Sylhet

  1. Seven-layer tea

    A colorful layered tea.

  2. Satkora curry

    Meat cooked with a local citrus.

  3. Fish curry

    From the rivers.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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