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Tanguar Haor
🌊 WetlandA unique haor (wetland): vast waters in the monsoon, thousands of birds and the life of fishers.
District guides › Sylhet Division › Sunamganj
Best timeJuly to October (monsoon), November to February
Days needed3 days
District townSunamganj
From Dhaka7-8 hours by bus
At a glance: Sunamganj is a district in Sylhet Division; the best time to visit is July to October (monsoon), November to February; a visit takes 3 days; from Dhaka it takes 7-8 hours by bus.
Last updated: October 2026
What to see in Sunamganj, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat, on one page. Been there and found something wrong? Tap 👎 under that part and tell us what is right; if it is right, tap 👍.
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What to see
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Niladri Lake
🌿 NatureA man-made lake of blue water ringed by hills, at Tekerghat.
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Barek Tila
⛰️ HillsA high hillock beside Tanguar Haor, with views of the haor and the hills.
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Jadukata River
🚣 RiverA clear hill river in Tahirpur; stones and sandbanks in winter.
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Shimul Bagan
🌿 NatureA garden of red flowers in Tahirpur when the shimul (silk cotton) trees bloom.
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Shanir Haor
🌊 WetlandA wide haor in the Dharmapasha-Tahirpur area, calm and less crowded.
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Getting there and where to stay
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From Dhaka7-8 hours by bus (from Sayedabad/Gabtoli), 7 hours by train (via Sylhet)
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Where to stayBasic hotels in Sunamganj Tk 800-2,000 (approx.), houseboats on the haor Tk 1,000-3,000 (approx.)
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What to eatFish from the haor and Sunamganj's yoghurt
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TipsFor a haor trip, book your boat in advance; storms make it risky in the monsoon.
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In an emergency: phone numbers
Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All emergency numbers with sources
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Sunamganj?
The best time to visit Sunamganj is July to October (monsoon), November to February.
How do I get from Dhaka to Sunamganj?
Ways to get from Dhaka to Sunamganj: 7-8 hours by bus (from Sayedabad/Gabtoli), 7 hours by train (via Sylhet).
What is there to see in Sunamganj?
Places to see in Sunamganj: Tanguar Haor, Niladri Lake, Barek Tila, Jadukata River, Shimul Bagan and Shanir Haor.
How many days does it take to see Sunamganj?
It takes 3 days to see Sunamganj.
Where can I stay in Sunamganj?
Accommodation in Sunamganj: basic hotels in Sunamganj Tk 800-2,000 (approx.), houseboats on the haor Tk 1,000-3,000 (approx.).
What is the famous food of Sunamganj?
The famous food of Sunamganj: fish from the haor and Sunamganj's yoghurt.
Who do I call in an emergency in Sunamganj?
Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102.
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Nearby districts
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Products of Sunamganj, straight from local sellers
Famous for: Fish from the haor and Sunamganj's yoghurt
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