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Ratargul Swamp Forest
রাতারগুল জলাবন · Gowainghat, Sylhet district, Sylhet Division
Community-reported — From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.Last verified: October 13, 2026
Introduction
Bangladesh's only freshwater swamp forest, on the banks of the Goain river in Fatehpur union. In the wet (monsoon) season the water rises to the tops of the koroch trees and the forest is explored by boat.
How to get there
About 26 km from Sylhet city. Take a CNG/bus along the Gowainghat road from Sylhet, then enter the swamp forest by local boat.
Important notes
- June–November (the water season) is the most beautiful; in the dry season boating may not be possible.Community-reportedSource: Ratargul Swamp Forest — Wikipedia
The honest truth about costs
Boat hire is per boat (shared within the group). Confirm current fares with local boat owners.
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
- Ratargul Swamp Forest — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 13, 2026)
- Wikidata Q7295485 (coordinates) (community map, retrieved October 13, 2026)
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