Jaflong

 

Jaflong, located between tea gardens and hills, is the tourist hotspot of Sylhet, a hill station, positioned on the border between Bangladesh and Meghalaya, the north-eastern state of India. Also home to the Khasi tribe, Jaflong is famed for its lush, tropical setting and the areas of natural beauty surrounding it.

These areas include the Piyain River, which flows between Bangladesh and India and is renowned for its crystal clear water that allows visitors to vividly see the array of underwater stones. In Jaflong, visitors can also take in the cascading waterfalls and rich greenery of the mountains of Meghalaya, and visit the historic Dawki Bridge, a suspension bridge built by the British in 1932 and a road border crossing between Bangladesh and India.


For maximum visual impact, Jaflong’s “Zero Point” is the place to be. Along with more spectacular waterfalls is one of Jaflong’s famed attractions: its vast range of underwater stones that are of different shapes and colours. Borne from the mountains of India by the powerful flow of the endless cascades, the stones add rich texture to the tranquil beauty of the Zero Point. The shimmering transparency of the water also attracts tourists to bathe, swim and relax in the water and surrounding sand fields.


Where to Stay in Jaflong

The Hotel-Inn is located in Jaflong's Mamar Bazaar and is only 1.6 km from the tourist centre of Zero Point. This can be travelled in 7 to 8 minutes by car and 15 to 20 minutes on foot. Room charges in this hotel are around Tk.1500-1800 per night.

Close to the border of India is the Jainta Hill Resort, which is around 6 to 7 km from Jaflong. Room rental is Tk. 2300 to 4000 a night. Even further out is the Nazimgarh Wilder Resort, which is located at Lalakhal – about 27 km from Jaflong. This is around an hour away but the resort’s access is very secure – no-one is admitted without being accompanied by a resident guest. The charge for staying in this resort is Tk. 12500 to 44000 a night.


Ho to go Sylhet

  • Hanif Enterprise
  • Hino, AK1J Super Salon Chair Coach
  • Route: Dhaka - Ashuganj - Sayestagong - Sherpur - Syhlet
  • Starting Point: Dhaka
  • Ending Point: Sylhet

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