Tanguar Haor
During monsoon, Tanguar Haor turns into a beautiful, breathtaking place that feels so peaceful and pure, it’s almost magical. Like it becomes the tourist landmark in the monsoon where everyone wants to enjoy the scenic art of nature. No matter if you are a travel enthusiast or a tourist or whatever, Tanguar Haor will surely fascinate you with its magical appearance, and you will be fond of the Haor. If I say so, it will become a tourist festival hub in the monsoon; it won’t be wrong. It is Bangladesh’s second-largest and most exquisite haor. And its beauty seems endless; its circumference is spread over an area of about 126 square kilometers. Along with quenching the thirst for water during the monsoon, it also quenches the thirst for travel of people who are thirsty for travel. Considering the geographical location, nature, attractions, beauty, and everything else about the Hour, I admit it is an unmatched place to visit in Monsoon in Bangladesh.
How it looks
First of all, let’s explain what a haor is. The low-lying areas with water-filled and tectonic bottoms, where the mountain slopes fill with water during the monsoon season and turn into gigantic water bodies, are called Haors. We already know that Tanguar Haor is spread over an area of 126 square kilometers and has more than 50 small and large villages. Each village in the water-filled Haor looks like a unique island. That’s not all; the Haor offers even more things to fascinate. The most attractive and seductive aspect of this Haor is the distant view of the Meghalaya hills. The distant Meghalaya hills, the cloudy sky, the pure nature, the calm and cool blue waters, and the (Hijol tree) Indian oak tree standing in the middle of it all are definitely very pleasant to be in. It’s next to impossible to describe the magical appearance of Tanguar Haor with such limited words of mine, but I tried my best. So, don’t forget to appreciate me; it would be more lovely if you visited Tanguar Haor and let me know about your travel experience.
Significance of Tanguar Haor
The Haor is like Shakib Al Hasan, one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. It plays significant roles in various matters and has a great impact on the ecosystem. Let me describe it: First of all, around fifty to sixty thousand people live here, and their livelihood depends on the Haor. Haors are enriched by natural food, so they are very rich in fish resources. In addition, when the water level in the haor decreases in the dry season, rice is cultivated there. And in winter, it becomes the shelter of migratory birds that ensure the circle of the ecosystem. Now in recent years, it has become the apple of the eye in tourism because of its breathtaking beauty. Every year, the number of tourists just increases. If our government sustains its beauty and provides proper guidance for tourism, then the tourism industry will grow bigger and bigger here. As well as its ecosystem, which is one of the notable ones in the country. But it faces many difficulties in maintaining its ecosystem. So, in 1999, it was declared an ecologically critical area.
How to enjoy the Haor
It depends on you how you want to enjoy your time. But the most pleasant and reliable way to enjoy Haor is by houseboat. Houseboats are now a common sight on Tanguar Haor; they are like hotels on boats. Literally, houseboats cover everything at ease you need to enjoy time on Haor. It offers fancy rooms to stay in and provides food to eat, as well as roaming all over the Hoar and ensuring your pleasant. Each room of the houseboat has been designed with the comfort of the tourists in mind so that they can enjoy the beauty of the Haor at all times. And in terms of food, the houseboats serve three meals and two snacks for a day. For roaming, at first the houseboat roams on the Haor and then takes tourists to other attractions one by one. Travel comfortably, eat comfortably, and stay comfortably; this is the motto of the houseboats.
How to book a Houseboat
For many it is now unthinkable to visit Tanguar Haor without a houseboat. So, it is obvious that the question of how to rent or book these houseboats comes to mind. Tourists can easily book these houseboats online from various rental websites and Facebook pages. Search Queries for Finding Tanguar Haor Houseboats:
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Normally Houseboats are anchored at Shaheb Bari Ferry Ghat, Mallikpur Ghat, and Anower Ghat in Sunamganj, and if the water in the haor is low, then at Taherpur Ghat. Tourists board their booked houseboat from all these places. Again, tourists can book a houseboat from these places too if they want. However, I would not recommend it. All tourists have to do is book a houseboat online and come to the designated pick-up point on the desired day. And since Sunamganj is well connected by road, there should be no problem in reaching Sunamganj by road.
Attractions
Tanguar Haor, along with the distant hills of Meghalaya, is the main attraction of the region. In addition, nearly all of Sunamganj’s popular tourist spots are located around the Haor. Exploring Tanguar Haor is essentially a journey through the most famous destinations of Sunamganj.
1. Tanguar Haor watch Tower & Hijol forest
This is the first spot of the Tanguar Haor tour. Here, rows of Hijol trees (Indian oak trees) stand in place, somewhat like a swamp forest. In the middle of it, there is a watchtower, from which a wonderful view of Tanguar Haor, along with the Hijol forest, can be seen. This place of the Haor also has a festive look; it’s very crowded and always seems busy to enjoy life. Many houseboats are anchored here together; some tourists bathe in the water, some are playing, some take small boats to roam the Hijol forest and listen to music, and a few sit on the watchtower and enjoy the haor. Taking small boats and roaming the Hijol forest while listening to the song of boatmen here is like a tradition. You often see those types of videos in your social platform feeds; why not experience it once?
2. Nilardi Lake
Its real name is Shaheed Siraj Lake, and its feature is that it makes an impression on the minds of tourists for a lifetime. On the Indian border of the lake, there are high mountains of Meghalaya, and on the Bangladesh side, there are tiny mounds covered with green grass. Between these two, there is the beautiful Nilardi Lake, whose water color naturally shifts from dark navy to light turquoise or gray-green, depending on light and depth. It is not naturally made; it was a result of human activity. It was formed in the 1990s when the abandonment of the limestone quarry happened here. Tourists like to spend time here at ease in the evening, and the beautiful views here soothe anyone’s soul from top to bottom. Besides this, many tourists also try their hand at kayaking and boating here.
3. Lakma Chora
A place surrounded by three hills of Meghalaya, the cold water of a spring flows from inside the hills and enters Bangladesh. In short, where there is absolute nature, there is absolute peace. Lakma Chora is just such a place. The distant mountains seen from the haor come very close here, and those views are something far more than stunning.
4. Shimul Garden
Yes, you read it right: a shimul garden you can explore on the Tanguar Haor trip. It’s not an ordinary garden at all, but rather it is the largest Shimul garden in South Asia, covering an area of about 33.33 acres and containing more than three thousand Shimul trees. When the red flowers of Shimul bloom, it seems to me that there is nothing more beautiful than this. Trees turn red, the ground turns red, and it’s very eye-pleasing. But shimul flowers bloom in winter, and you will most probably visit the Haor in monsoon season. But on earth nature is the most surprising thing, and who knows what it holds in your time, so always be optimistic.
5. Jadukata River
Originally called Renuka, the Jadukata River flows along the northern border between India and Bangladesh. Emerging from the Khasia Hills of Meghalaya, it travels about 20 kilometers before joining the Surma River under the name Rukti. On one side of the river, we see the green forested Baraktila, and on the other side, the Khasia Hills. The clear water flowing in the Jadukata River, the blue sky, and the green hills combine to create a beautiful canvas where nature has adorned every part in its own glory. Exploring here will definitely enhance your Tanguar Haor trip.
6. Barek Tila
You already found out that Barek Tilla is covered with green and part of a picturesque canvas. And now, I’m telling you that you can be a part of the picturesque canvas. You can just walk into the canvas and can live the moments. Barek Tila seems to me a luxury that offers us a different angle to enjoy Meghalaya’s Khasia hills and Jadukata river.
Activity
Everyone prefers Tanguar Haor over other places for a relaxing tour. They just want to sit on boats all day long, eat delicious food, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Haor. If you want to do more things, then rent a small boat from the Watch Tower and visit the Hijal forest. Enjoy horse riding at Shimul Garden, sharpen your photography skills at Jadukata River, get busy with your hands kayaking at Nilardi Lake, and enjoy trekking to the Barek Tila.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is it possible to visit Tanguar Haor in a single day?
Yes, of course, but you will miss a lot of things about the Haor. To enjoy the full pleasure of the Haor, take at least a 2-day, 1-night package.
2. Houseboat price?
In the 2-day, 1-night package, the houseboats charge 4000-6000 BDT.
3. Are there any hidden costs other than the houseboat package?
There is nothing to say about hidden costs, but to explore Barek Tila, Lakma Chora, Nilardi Lake, and Shimul Garden, you will have to spend 500-600 BDT outside the package. You should round up the figure and keep 1000 BDT with you outside the package.
4. Best time to visit?
I think I already mentioned the monsoon season a few times in this content.
5. Location of the Haor?
Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division.
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Helpful and efficient information for me to visit Sunamganj Tanguar Haor. If there’s any boat info available, it will be more helpful. I’ll follow the guidelines in Tanguar Haor. and the budget plan seems pretty good too.
Nice and attractive.