One of the prominent cities in the north-eastern part of Bangladesh, Sylhet is positioned along the Surma River. Earlier it was the capital of Gaur and features luxuriant greenery and natural scenic views. The city normally has a hot and humid climatic condition all through the year. One can notice several ox-bow lakes in this part of Bangladesh. Sylhet forms a popular destination for tourists visiting this country.
The picturesque natural setting of the Khasia and Jaintia hills, the plush tea estates, pineapple orchards and the orange gardens are of special interests to the visitors. The city has certain shopping areas where tourists can get to see and purchase handicrafts goods and homemade products revealing the art and culture of the land. The Blue Water Shopping City, Sylhet Millennium Mall and Al Hamra Shopping City are some of the eminent stops where one can shop to the heart's content. They can gorge in some of the local delicacies in the several restaurants scattered in the city.
Transportation in Sylhet in Bangladesh include various cheap modes such as cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws. Cars, buses and mini buses too ply in the city. the highway system and the railway link this city to that of Chittagong and Dhaka. The Sylhet Railway Station is the major station. The Osmani International Airport in this city is served by several domestic and international airlines. The airport comprises of a jetway, a terminal building and a taxiway.
The notable tourist attractions in Sylhet include The Shrine of Hajrat Shah Paran, The Shrine of Hajrat Shah Jalal, Gour Gobinda Fort and Shahi Eidgah. Such structures provide the tourists an insight to the history and heritage of the land. The Lakkatura, Malnichara and Tarapur Tea Estates, the Tilagorh Eco Park and Parjatan Corporation, Sylhet are the places which give an idea about the natural grandeur of this place. The Museum of Raja's and Osmani Museum are two other notable attractions in the city of Sylhet.
Excluding these, tourists can visit the amusement park of Adventure World, the Osmani Shishu Udyan and the theme park of Dream Land.
travel.mapsofworld.com offers online information on Sylhet.
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