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The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R.A.) : Sylhet has been the believers destination down the ages. Consecrated by the great Muslim saint, Hazrat Shah Jalal (R. A.) is said to have brought the message of Islam to the region.

At a short distance lies shrine of another great saint Hazrat Shah Paran (R. A.), who is said to be a nephew of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R.A.).

Jaintiapur:

Said to be the capital of an ancient Kingdom includes the Khasia and Jaintia hills and the plains of Jaintia to this day holds the ancient aura of the kings and queens.

Shahi Eid Gah :

The Shahi Eid Gah (place of Eid congregation) was built on a hill by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Madhabkunda

Famous for its fascinating waterfall, Madhabkunda atftacts a large number of visitors every year. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation offers restaurant, retiring room, picnic and parking facilities for the visitors there.

Monipuri Dance

Several tribes live in the area, each distinct from the other in their life and living. The Monipuri dance is known and appreciated everywhere.

Handicrafts

The exquisite pieces of Sylhet's cane furniture adorn many homes. Colourful cane handicrafts and souvenirs are the specialty of the area.

Temple of Sri Chaitannya Dev

The temple is revered as an ancestral place of famous vaishnava saint Chaitannya Dev (deity). Site of an annual fair takes place on a full-moon night in the Bangla month of Falgun is a romantic event.

Srimongal

Famous for large tea gardens in soothing and comfortable climatic conditions, Srimongal is an up and coming holiday resort.

Tamabil-Jaflong

Glimpse of the waterfall across the border inside India from Tamabil and stones rolling down the sides of hills or to the plains is a beholder's delight.

Lawachhara

Lawachhara, the 2nd largest artificial reservoir of biodiversity on 1250 ha area, was planted in 1922 by the Britishers. Over the period, it has become an abode of rich biodiversity and now it turned to Lawachhara National Park. The forest is endowed with 300 types of birds, 64 kinds of animals and 30 kinds of plants. Hundred avian species are great feasts for the eyes of the bird watchers. It is 160 km. northeast of Dhaka and 60 km. south of Sylhet-well connected by rail and road from other places of the country.

Bholaganj

Bholaganj near Companyganj, with eye-soothing view of Indian Meghalaya hill in the northern side, emanates the murmuring sound of the Douki river and allures the visitors. Migratory birds, natural beauties and stone collection enrich the significance of Bholaganj Eco-park with ropeway will definitely satiate the desires of tourists,

Laurer Garh (Laur hill)

The kingdom of Jaintia was split up in three distinct principalities known as Jaintia, Gaur and Laur which roughly speaking corresponded respectively to present i) Jaintia Hills and Jaintia Parganas,ii) Sadar Sylhet subdivision (excluding Jaintia Parganas) and part of Moulvibazar and Habiganj subdivision and iii) Laur Hill, entire of Sunamganj and part of Habiganj subdivision. The ruler Guhak divided his kingdom among his three sons - Ludduk, Ghumrk and Jaintak. The areas under Ludduk were named Laur. In the hills of Laur, there is a spot which the people identify as the house of BhagadattaM. ay be this was the houseo f this Laur king. Bhagadatta was followed on the throne of Laur by Nabar, Jun, Madhale and Pramardan. The hill possesses eye-soothing beauty for the tourists of home and abroad.

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