Dhaka to Sylhet Train Journey

Airport Railway Station - Depart from your hotel or residence at 6:30 AM and head to the Airport Railway Station to board the Parabat Express to Sylhet. Our guide in Dhaka will assist you in boarding the train and locating your seats.

Sylhet - Arrive in Sylhet around 12:30 PM. Upon arrival, our guide will escort you to your hotel. After checking in, freshen up, enjoy lunch, and spend the rest of the day exploring Sylhet city.

Keane Bridge - Visit the historic Keane Bridge, constructed during the colonial era, serving as a primary entrance to the city. The Keane Bridge is a significant landmark in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Following a visit by Earl Robert Miller, the U.S. ambassador to Bangladesh, it was recommended for pedestrian use only, prohibiting vehicles. Built in 1936, the bridge is named after Sir Michael Keane, the English Governor of Assam from 1932 to 1937. Made of iron and steel, it resembles a bow, measuring 1150 feet in length and 18 feet in width. The construction cost was approximately Taka 5.6 million.

Surma River - The Surma River is a major river in Bangladesh, part of the Surma-Meghna River System. It originates when the Barak River from northeast India splits at the Bangladesh border into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. It concludes in Kishoreganj District, near Bhairab Bazar, where the two rivers merge to form the Meghna River. The river’s waters eventually flow into the Bay of Bengal.

The river’s average depth is 282 feet (86 m), with a maximum depth of 550 feet (170 m).

Hazrat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif - Shaykh al-Mashaʾikh Makhdum Shaykh Jalal Mujarrad bin Muḥammad Kunyāī, commonly known as Shah Jalal, is a revered Sufi Muslim figure in Bengal. Shah Jalal is often linked with the Conquest of Sylhet and the spread of Islam in the region, reflecting a long history of interactions between the Middle East, Turkestan, and South Asia. Numerous complexes and religious sites bear his name, including Bangladesh’s largest airport, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Hazrat Shah Paran - Shah Paran was a 14th-century Sufi saint in the Sylhet region. In 1303, he participated in the final battle of the Conquest of Sylhet, led by his maternal uncle Shah Jalal.

Scenic Beauty at Jaflong

Jaflong - Depart at 9:00 AM from the hotel for a picturesque drive to Jaflong (58 km, 2 hours). Spend your time leisurely enjoying Jaflong’s beauty. Capture photographs of the stone collection activities on the river, where stones are manually collected and taken to crushers, offering a highly photogenic scene. We will take you on a local boat to photograph these activities.

Jaflong - Enjoy lunch at a fine restaurant operated by Nazimgarh Resort, overlooking the river. Visit the Khashia tribe village to observe their lifestyle. Explore their gardens and see how they cultivate betel leaves. Return to Sylhet in the evening.

Boat Ride at Lalakhal and Return Train to Dhaka

Lala Khal - Check out from the hotel and depart at 8:00 AM, driving to Sarighat (37 km, 1 hour). Upon arrival, transfer to the boat. Enjoy a boat ride on the blue-water canal Lalakhal. We will take you to the canal’s end near the Indian border and back, totaling about 2.5 hours. A motorized local wooden boat will be used for the journey. Return to Sylhet, have lunch, and transfer to the train station.

Sylhet - Depart for Dhaka at 3:00 PM on the Parabat Express. Arrive in Dhaka around 9:30 PM and transfer to your hotel. End of the tour.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Gratuities

Tour Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights

Location: Jaflong and Lalakhal in Sylhet

Tour Highlights: Explore Tea Gardens, visit a Tribal Village, enjoy a Boat Ride on the River and Canal

Best Time to Visit: All Year Round

Tour Availability: Throughout the Year

Discount: Available for Groups of 5-15 People

Jaflong is a captivating tourist destination in the Sylhet division, located at the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is surrounded by subtropical mountains and rainforests, adjacent to the Mari River. This picturesque location is nestled among tea gardens and is renowned for the unique beauty of rolling stones from the hills. Jaflong is famous for its stone collections and is the home of the Khasia Tribe. Lalakhal is a stunning blue water canal in Sylhet, encircled by the mountains of Meghalaya, and is approximately a one-hour drive from Jaflong.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.