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Hazrat Shah Jalal Dargah
হযরত শাহজালাল (রহ.) এর দরগাহ · Sylhet Sadar, Dargah Mahalla, Sylhet city, Sylhet district, Sylhet Division
Introduction
The shrine of the 14th-century Sufi saint Shah Jalal: an original shrine dates to a 1505 CE inscription on site, with the current shrine structure built in 1678 under Farhad Khan. The complex includes the Dargah Gate, four mosques (the Bara Gumbad is the largest), the Chashma well, a tank of sacred gozar fish, and a Langar Khana. Hundreds of devotees visit daily; the tomb chamber admits men only, with a dedicated women's section in the plaza. The annual Urs festival falls around 15 March.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
How to get there
In Sylhet city, reach Dargah Mahalla by rickshaw/CNG or ride-sharing — Wikivoyage notes Uber operates in the city. Sylhet itself is served by Osmani International Airport, trains (Joyontika, Kalni, Parabat, Upoban from Dhaka) and buses (Wikivoyage lists roughly BDT 1,200-1,500 from Dhaka).
Important notes
- Uber ride-sharing is available for travel within the city.Community-reportedSource: Sylhet — Wikivoyage
- Bus fares Dhaka-Sylhet are roughly BDT 1,200-1,500.Community-reportedSource: Sylhet — Wikivoyage
The honest truth about costs
No entry fee; offerings are voluntary.
What you will need to budget for
- Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
- Stay (per night, per room)
- Food (per person, per day)
- Entry tickets and local transport
- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Shah Jalal Dargah — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- Sylhet — Wikivoyage (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)