Jaflong the beauty of Sylhet

Jaflong

Type: Tea Garden, Mountain, Hill track, Waterfalls

Brief

Jaflong may be a union situated at Bangladesh-India border. Jaflong may be a landscape beauty among gardens and hills. it's situated next to the river Peain round Hill Khashia. The Mari River originating from the good Himalayas brings plenty of stone slabs with its stream. It’s a hilly area comprising of green forests.

Jaflong may be the most popular hill station and popular tourist destination within the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. it's located in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District and situated at the border between Bangladesh and therefore the Indian state of Meghalaya, overshadowed by subtropical mountains and rainforests. Jaflong is legendary for its stone collections and is home of the Khasi (also referred to as Khasia) tribe.

Jaflong is one among the foremost attractive tourist spots in Sylhet division. it's about 60 km from Sylhet town and takes two hours drive to succeed in there. Jaflong is additionally a scenic spot nearby amidst tea gardens and rare great thing about rolling stones from hills. it's situated besides the river Mari within the lap of Hill Khashia.

How to go??

It is located 315 km faraway from Dhaka. Jaflong is 60.7 km faraway from Sylhet. you'll take bus or CNG auto-rickshaw heading towards Sylhet-Tamabil highway. initially you would like to go to Sylhet from Dhaka.

How To Reach: Sylhet District

Three sort of transportation mode is out there towards Sylhet from Dhaka. you'll get in there by bus, train or air.

 By Road

 By Air

 By Train

1. Greenline Paribahan

9/2, Outer Circular Road, Rajarbag, Dhaka-1217. (BDT 850 Volvo, BDT 1100 Scania)

2. Shyamoli Paribahan

Arambagh Counter, Dhaka. Phone-7102291, 0193626023

Sayedabad Counter, Dhaka. Phone-0171-8075541, 7511019, 7550071

3. Hanif Paribahan, Dhaka offices

Arambagh: 01713-402671

Sayedabad: 01713-402673

4. S Al Saudia

Address: Humayun Rashid Chattar, Sylhet

Mobile: 01712920909

5. Shohah Paribahan

Address: Shobhani Ghat, Sylhet

Phone: 0821-722299

Fare: Taka 1100

You will find the above bus operators from Malibag Rail-gate or Sayedabad bus stand. These services are available from 6:30 am to 12:00 am.

Where to remain 

There are variety of excellent quality hotels in Sylhet town. Most of these are at the Mazar road, Amberkhana, or in Zindabazar. a quick list of hotels is given below:

1. Hotel Eastern Gate & Panahar Restaurant.

2. Hotel Gulshan.

3. Hotel Dargah View.

4. Greenland Hotel & Restaurant.

5. Hotel City Link International.

6. Surma Valley building .

7. Hotel Baharain Residential

8. Hotel Qureishi Residence.

9. Hotel Ajmeer.

10. Hotel Payra.

11. Hotel Supreme,

12. Hotel Palash,

13. Hotel Western,

14. Hotel Anurag,

15. Hotel Al-Amin,

16. Hotel Garden’s Inn,

17. Hotel Ferdous,

18. Hotel Panama,

19. Hotel Green,

20. Hotel Hilltown,

21. Hotel Rose View,

22. Hotel Star Pacific,

23. Hotel Tajmohal.

Things to try to to :

Collecting the Rolling Stones

See the natural great thing about Aakhta Fall, Jaflong

Observe the Colorful Tribal (Khasia) Life

See the Khasia Rajbari (King’s Palace)

There is a chance of boat rides in Mari.Dauki and Piyain Rivers

Eating Facilities

Eating facilities are available here at reasonable price. Local Restaurants offer delicious foods and beverages.