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Jaflong

Border hills, the clear Piain river and a stone-gathering landscape. · Sylhet

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🗓️ Best timeOctober-March
⏱️ Time needed3-4 hours
💰 CostFree entry; boat BDT 300-1,000
👨‍👩‍👧 Family / budget✅   💸 ✅

📖 About this place

Jaflong lies on the border in Gowainghat upazila, with Meghalaya hills and the clear Piain river. You can take boat rides and visit nearby Khasi settlements. Stone collection is a common sight. It gets crowded on holidays.

🚌 How to go

From Sylhet town it takes about 1.5 hours by bus or CNG, costing BDT 100-300. From Dhaka, take a train to Sylhet and continue.

🏨 Where to stay

Resorts and guesthouses at Jaflong cost BDT 1,500-6,000. You can also stay in Sylhet town and do a day trip.

🍽️ Food

Khasi betel leaf and fresh fish curry are popular. Riverside stalls serve basic rice meals.

📍 Nearby attractions

Lalakhal, Bisnakandi, Khasi villages

🛡️ Safety tips

Do not cross the marked border limits. River currents are strong in the monsoon.

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