Baikka Beel
বাইক্কা বিল
A permanent wetland sanctuary within Hail Haor, with a watchtower over lily pads and wintering ducks.
At a glance
- Where
- Moulvibazar district, Sylhet division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan)
- Time needed
- About 2 h
Baikka Beel is a protected fish and bird sanctuary in the Hail Haor wetland near Srimangal, managed with the local community. A watchtower overlooks open water carpeted with lotus and water lilies, where waterbirds, kingfishers and, in winter, many migratory ducks gather. It is one of the easiest wetland birdwatching sites to reach from Srimangal.
How to get there
About 45 minutes by CNG from Srimangal; the last stretch can be muddy.
Good to know
Arrive early in the morning; bring binoculars and keep noise down.
Where to stay in Moulvibazar
Common questions
Where is Baikka Beel?
Baikka Beel is in Moulvibazar district, Sylhet division, Bangladesh. Moulvibazar is about 195 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Baikka Beel?
About 45 minutes by CNG from Srimangal; the last stretch can be muddy.
When is the best time to visit Baikka Beel?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan). Allow about 2 h for the visit.
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Representative photo Place Tea Museum, Srimangal
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Representative photo Hidden place Goyghor Khojar Mosque
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Place Lawachara National Park
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