Things to do in Sylhet

Among the numerous things to do in Sylhet one can visit all the places of interest. Travel to Sylhet and you will be greeted with natural bounty. Tours in Sylhet will reveal the natural beauty of the place which comprises large tea plantation areas and green forests which add to the charm and beauty of the place. As Sylhet is strategically positioned in the valleys of Kushiara and the Surma Rivers, Sylhet tours comprise a visit to the mouths of the rivers. If you are wondering about the things to do in Sylhet then you can visit the sanctuary which is the main abode for the migratory birds.

Some of the birds have made this sanctuary their permanent home. Most of these birds travel from very far almost from the Himalayas so that they can escape the cold and chilly weather of the mountains. All those who are still bothered about the things to do in Sylhet will find a number of attractions in and around Sylhet. One of the things to do in Sylhet is to hire a jeep or rent a car and visit the tea plantations which form patches of green in the rolling mountains. The fresh mountain air will rejuvenate and refresh you. As Sylhet is known for the production of tea all over the region it will be a sin to miss the large plantations.

If you want you can also hike through the mountain trails and get to the top. You will get a bird's view of the panoramic surroundings from the top of the plantation. Hiking is one of the popular outdoor activities and you will have the best view of Sylhet and the valleys from these plantations.

Trip to Sylhet will be incomplete without a visit to all the places of interest like the Shahi Eidgah which is famous all over Sylhet for its founder. It was the Mughal Emperor Aurungzeb who has taken the initiative to build the grand fort. It was sometime in the 17th century that the construction was finished. The fort was used for celebrating the famous religious festival of the Muslims-the Eid.

It is the perfect amalgamation of the Hindu and the Muslim culture which has given Sylhet a distinctive color. You will be not done with the sightseeing part until and unless you visit the Gour Gobinda Fort which is located on the top of a charming hill.