Madhabkunda Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in the Sylhet region, crashing through the Patharia hills into a natural pool below.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Madhabkunda Waterfall is Jun – Sep. November to February is the easiest season for travel across Bangladesh generally - cool and dry - while the monsoon between June and September is when the haors, waterfalls and hills are at their most dramatic.
How to reach: From Sreemangal or Moulvibazar town, hire a car or CNG for about 1.5–2 hours toward Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar district.
Moulvibazar is known for sreemangal - tea capital, Lawachara rainforest, Madhabkunda.
History
Fed by streams off the Patharia Hills near the India border, Madhabkunda has long been a scenic and locally sacred site for the tea-growing districts of Sylhet. In more recent decades it was developed into an eco-park with walkways and viewpoints for visitors.
✅ Tips for visiting
- Flow is strongest during and just after the monsoon, June to September.
- Rocks near the pool are slippery - take care if you go in for a dip.
- Combine with Sreemangal’s tea gardens on the same route.
🧭 Nearby
- Madhabpur Lake
- Sreemangal tea gardens
- Lawachara National Park
Sunrise and sunset at Madhabkunda Waterfall today
Useful for planning the golden hour - 11:35 of daylight.
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Waterfall BandarbanFrequently asked questions about Madhabkunda Waterfall
Where is Madhabkunda Waterfall?
Madhabkunda Waterfall is in Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh, at 24.6244°N, 92.2081°E.
When is the best time to visit Madhabkunda Waterfall?
The best season to visit Madhabkunda Waterfall is Jun – Sep.
What is Madhabkunda Waterfall known for?
The tallest waterfall in the Sylhet region, crashing through the Patharia hills into a natural pool below.
How do I get to Madhabkunda Waterfall?
From Sreemangal or Moulvibazar town, hire a car or CNG for about 1.5–2 hours toward Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar district.
How much does it cost to visit Madhabkunda Waterfall?
Entry roughly ৳20 (locals), ৳50–100 (foreigners approx.).