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🛶 River & island

Lalakhal

A clear blue-green river, a calm spot for boat rides. · Sylhet

📷 Al Riaz Uddin This work was made by Al Riaz Uddin and released under the · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
🗓️ Best timeOctober-March
⏱️ Time needed2-3 hours
💰 CostBoat hire about BDT 500-1,500
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📖 About this place

Lalakhal is a river in the Jaintiapur area whose water looks blue-green. Boats pass tea estates and hill slopes. It is less crowded than Jaflong, good for photography and a peaceful morning.

🚌 How to go

From Sylhet town it takes about 1.5 hours by CNG or microbus, costing BDT 200-600.

🏨 Where to stay

Sylhet town offers hotels at BDT 1,000-6,000.

🍽️ Food

Few shops are nearby, so carry water and dry snacks.

📍 Nearby attractions

Jaflong, Ratargul, Bisnakandi

🛡️ Safety tips

Use a life jacket. The border is close, so stay within permitted areas.

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⚠️ Fares, costs and hotel details are approximate and change over time. Verify before you travel. Check official advisories before visiting hill areas or islands.