Lalakhal
লালাখাল
A river of startling blue-green water winding past tea gardens and forested hills.
At a glance
- Where
- Sylhet district, Sylhet division
- From Dhaka
- 230 km to Sylhet by road, 6–8 hours by bus or car
- Entry / cost
- Boat hire per boat (approx.)
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Time needed
- About 3 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Lalakhal is a stretch of the Sari river in Jaintiapur, famous for its turquoise and emerald colours, which come from minerals and the clear water flowing down from the Meghalaya hills. Engine boats carry visitors upstream from Sarighat, past sandbanks, forest and tea estates toward the border. The colour is most vivid in winter when the water is clearest.
How to get there
Take the Tamabil road from Sylhet to Sarighat (about 1 hr), then hire an engine boat to Lalakhal.
Good to know
Agree boat fare and duration in advance. Wear a life jacket.
Ready-made trips that include it
Common questions
Where is Lalakhal?
Lalakhal is in Sylhet district, Sylhet division, Bangladesh. Sylhet is about 230 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Lalakhal from Dhaka?
First get to Sylhet, roughly 6–8 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Take the Tamabil road from Sylhet to Sarighat (about 1 hr), then hire an engine boat to Lalakhal.
How much does it cost to visit Lalakhal?
Boat hire per boat (approx.).
When is the best time to visit Lalakhal?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 3 h for the visit.
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