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🌾 Haor & wetland

Kalmakanda Haor Area

Monsoon-flooded haors and golden winter fields · Netrokona

🗓️ Best timeJuly–October (monsoon), December–January
⏱️ Time neededHalf a day
💰 CostFree entry; boat 500–1,500 BDT
👨‍👩‍👧 Family / budget—   💸 ✅

📖 About this place

The haors of Kalmakanda upazila turn into vast sheets of water in the monsoon. Boat rides past villages and birdlife are the main draw. In winter the paddy fields are green and gold. Being lesser known, the area stays peaceful.

🚌 How to go

From Netrokona town to Kalmakanda by bus or CNG takes 1.5–2 hours for 80–200 BDT. Boat hire there costs about 500–1,500 BDT.

🏨 Where to stay

Limited hotels in Kalmakanda; Netrokona town 1,000–3,000 BDT.

🍽️ Food

Fresh haor fish, duck curry and bhorta are delicious.

📍 Nearby attractions

Birishiri, Rani Khong Mission, Kalmakanda bazaar

🛡️ Safety tips

Boats can be risky in monsoon squalls; take a life jacket and check the weather first.

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