Sylhet, Sylhet
Sylhet, in Bangladesh's north-east, is known for its tea gardens, the Ratargul swamp forest and Jaflong on the Indian border, and for the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal.
Sylhet
Clear water over stones on the Piyain river, with the Khasi hills rising just across the border.
A freshwater forest standing in water for much of the year, explored by small wooden boat.
The Sari river, famous for its turquoise-green water, best seen from a boat.
A wide river bed of pale stones and cold, clear water below the hills.
Streams tumbling down from the hills over boulders, at their best in the rainy season.
The shrine of the 14th-century saint, Sylhet's most visited place. Dress modestly.
The old steel bridge over the Surma, next to Ali Amjad's clock tower. Lovely in the evening.
The tea capital of Bangladesh: walk the estates and try the famous seven-layer tea.
Rainforest trails and the home of the hoolock gibbon, with a railway line running through.
One of the best-known waterfalls in Bangladesh, fullest in the monsoon.
A vast protected wetland: stay on a houseboat in the monsoon, watch birds in winter.
A blue-green lake in an old limestone quarry, with the border hills just behind.
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