in Bangladesh

Sylhet

The lush tea capital of Bangladesh, surrounded by rolling plantations, swamp forests and crystal rivers by the Indian border.

Notable spots

Ratargul Swamp Forest
Nature
Paddle by boat through a rare freshwater flooded forest.
Jaflong
Scenery
Riverside stone-collecting town facing the Meghalaya hills.
Malnicherra Tea Estate
Nature
Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
Culture

Sylhet weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec

Jan23°12°Feb26°14°Mar31°19°Apr32°23°May32°25°Jun31°26°Jul31°26°Aug31°26°Sep31°25°Oct30°23°Nov27°18°Dec24°14°

👕 Sylhet in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Photo: Ratargul Swamp Forest · Wikimedia