Tanguar Haor
Tanguar Haor is the ideal place for people who are thirsty for travel in Bangladesh during the monsoon season. 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 tour, Tanguar Haor is the best tourist destination in Bangladesh during the monsoon season.
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. The most attractive 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.
Importance of Tanguar Haor
Haors are rich in 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, the haors are a shelter for migratory birds. There are many haors in the Sunamganj, Habiganj, Kishoreganj, and Netrokona districts of Bangladesh. For this reason, these districts are called the lowland areas of Bangladesh. And to specify the importance of Tanguar Haor, it is a means of livelihood for about 50,000 people, and the ecosystem here 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. Now, the tourism sector is being paid great attention to, and the number of tourists is increasing every year.
Location
Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh.
How to enjoy the Haor
The best way to enjoy the Haors is by houseboats. The houseboats will take tourists around the Haor all day long, showing them all the attractions of the Haor one by one, and the accommodation and meals will also be provided on the houseboat. 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 there are many more aesthetic settings throughout the houseboat. And in terms of food, the houseboats serve three meals a day, along with snacks at different times of the day. Travel comfortably, eat comfortably, and stay comfortably; this is the motto of the houseboats.
Attractions
Regarding Tanguar Haor’s attractions, almost all the famous tourist spots in the Sunamganj district come to mind. So, visiting Tanguar Haor means exploring the Sunamganj district as well.
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 watch tower, 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, many houseboats are located here together, some tourists bathe in the water, some take small boats to roam the Hijol forest and listen to music, and some sit on the watch tower and enjoy the haor.
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 blue water of Nilardi Lake. Tourists like to spend time here in the evening, and the most beautiful views of nature are created here in the evening.
3. Lakma Chora
Lakma Chora place has been carefully added among the tourist spots of the Sunamganj district. 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.
4. Shimul Garden
When the red flowers of Shimul bloom, it seems that there is no more beautiful tree in the world. Now, imagine that you are in a whole Shimul garden. Another special feature of this Shimul garden next to Tanguar Haor is that the trees are planted in a very beautiful row, which makes the garden look more beautiful. Usually, Shimul flowers bloom in winter, but nature loves to give surprises.
5. Barek Tila
Another wonderful place from which you can see the hills of Meghalaya more closely. You may now see the breathtaking scenery of the Jadukata River in addition to the Meghalayan highlands.
Activity
1. You should definitely rent a small boat from the Watch Tower and visit the Hijal forest. The special thing here is that the boatmen are very good singers; if you want, they will sing you songs.
2. If you want to enjoy horse riding, you can enjoy the ride at Shimul Bagan.
3. If you want, you can enjoy a small trek. Instead of riding a bike, walk to Barek Tila.
How to book a Houseboat
It is unthinkable to visit Tanguar Haor without a houseboat, and you can book these houseboats of the haor online from various rental websites and Facebook pages. Search Queries For finding Tanguar Haor houseboats:
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Houseboats are anchored at Shaheb Bari Ferry Ghat, Mallikpur Ghat, 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.
Best time to visit
I think I already mentioned the Monsoon season a few times in this content.
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.
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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.