Ratargul Swamp Forest
The only freshwater swamp forest of the country — paddle a boat between submerged tree trunks.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Ratargul Swamp Forest 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.
Sylhet is known for tea gardens, Ratargul swamp, Jaflong, Shah Jalal shrine.
Sunrise and sunset at Ratargul Swamp Forest today
Useful for planning the golden hour — 12:51 of daylight.
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Forest GazipurFrequently asked questions about Ratargul Swamp Forest
Where is Ratargul Swamp Forest?
Ratargul Swamp Forest is in Sylhet district, Bangladesh, at 25.0067°N, 91.9522°E.
When is the best time to visit Ratargul Swamp Forest?
The best season to visit Ratargul Swamp Forest is Jun – Sep.
What is Ratargul Swamp Forest known for?
The only freshwater swamp forest of the country — paddle a boat between submerged tree trunks.