DB Haor: A Symphony of Water Lilies
Experience the magic of DB Haor: a floating garden of red water lilies in Sylhet, Bangladesh. A must-see natural wonder!
DB Haor, also known as Shapla Beel (Water Lily Lake), is a stunning wetland located in Jaintapur Upazila, Sylhet, Bangladesh, near the Indian border. After the rainy season, the haor transforms into a breathtaking floating garden adorned with thousands of red water lilies, creating a mesmerizing landscape, especially at sunrise. The serene beauty of the lake, combined with the backdrop of surrounding hills, makes it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers.
A brief summary to DB Haor
- 44W9+CCW, Sylhet - Tamabil Hwy, Jaintapur, BD
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Visit during the early morning (September to December) to witness the water lilies in full bloom and avoid the crowds.
- Hire a local boat to explore the haor and get a closer look at the water lilies.
- Bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery, especially the sunrise over the water lilies.
- Respect the local environment and avoid littering.
- Consider visiting nearby attractions like Jaintia Rajbari, Jaflong and Lalakhal, as they are located on the same Tamabil road.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Sylhet city, take a bus or Laguna (local transport) towards Tamabil. Get off at Jaintapur Upazila. From there, DB Haor is a short 5-minute walk or take a TomTom (local auto). Bus fare from Sylhet to Jaintapur is approximately ā§ŗ60-70. TomTom/ āϏāĻŋāĻāύāĻāĻŋ āĻāĻžāĻĄāĻŧāĻž will be extra ā§ŗ30-50.
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Taxi/CNG
Hire a CNG auto-rickshaw or taxi directly from Sylhet city to DB Haor. The journey takes about 60-90 minutes. A reserved CNG can cost between ā§ŗ1500-ā§ŗ1800 for the round trip. Negotiate the price beforehand.
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