Visiting Ratargul of Sylhet, Bangladesh

ABOUT RATARGUL SWAMP FOREST

The only fresh water reservoir in Bangladesh is the Ratargul Swamp Forest, which is looked after by the country's Forest Department. Every year, the Ratargul Swamp Forest is submerged for five to six months. Thousands of visitors visit during this time to witness the submerged trees. Don't forget to visit the stunning Ratargul Watch Tower. Reach the summit to take in the forest views. At Ratargul, you can participate in a variety of thrilling activities, like kayaking. Kayaks provide tourists the flexibility to explore the marsh at their own speed and go wherever they like. Three persons can fit in each kayak, and each person costs 150 taka.

                            ACCOMODAIONS IN RATARGUL

Although Ratargul Swamp Forest lacks hotels, guests can find accommodations of a moderate to high standard in Sylhet City, which is close

       

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IDEAL SEASON TO VISIT RATARGUL

Ratargul travel is best done during the monsoon or rainy season. The woodlands are drowned by water that is almost 20 feet deep during the wet season. In contrast, the water's height is only around 10 feet in the winter.

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ARRIVING TO RATARGUL

Visitors can get to Ratargul from Sylhet's Ambarkhana point. The CNG Auto-rickshaw station is located here. About 20 miles separate Ratargul from the Ambarkhana station when traveling on the Airport road. Visitors have the option of booking shared transportation or private transportation. Each passenger will pay 80 Taka for the shared ride, and 800-1000 Taka for a private return trip. Ratargul can also be reached by way of Khadimnagar National Park and Kadim Tea Garden. The cost of a CNG auto-rickshaw for a roundtrip will be between 1000 and 1800 taka. Fares may be slightly higher on holidays. Renting a car or microbus from Sylhet to Ratargul costs between 2000 and 3000 taka per day.

Both Motor Ghat and Chowrangi Ghat provide boat rentals. The cost of the boat is 1500 taka from Motor Ghat and 700–800 taka from Chowrangi Ghat. It is suggested that kayakers depart from Chowrangi Ghat. Using the Saraighat to Gowainghat Road makes it possible for anyone going to Jaflong or Lalakhal to visit Ratargul. A car or microbus may be rented from Sylhet to Ratargul for between 2000 and 3000 Taka per day.

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