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Asia, Bangladesh
Most Beautiful Ratargul Swamp Forest in Sylhet, Bangladesh
Oct
During my recent Sylhet tour, I first time visited Ratargul Swamp Forest and that moment was really priceless. I was feeling like it’s a dream and taking me to a Dreamland. Yes, Ratargul Swamp Forest is one of the masterpieces on earth and I absolutely love to call this nothing but a Dreamland. Undoubtedly the most beautiful Ratargul Swamp Forest is a must-visit travel destination for all in Bangladesh, South Asia. Grab more inside to join the adventure at Ratargul Swamp Forest.
Ratargul Swamp Forest
A short video from the most beautiful Ratargul Swamp Forest to inspire you to visit and explore.
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Start Exploring Freshwater Swamp Forest
Ratargul Swamp Forest is one of the best freshwater swamp forests in the world. This is the only swamp forest in Bangladesh and situated in Gowainghat, Sylhet. The whole area (almost 504 acres) of this natural freshwater swamp forest is covered with various types of water plants. The river Gowain and the lake Chengir is connected with Ratargul Swamp Forest. Ratargul Forest is also popular as the second Sundarbans Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. The whole area of the forest reserved for wildlife and maintained by the Forest Department of Bangladesh.
Freshwater Ratargul Swamp Forest
Gowain River
The distance of Ratargul Swamp Forest from Sylhet is 20 km. This freshwater swamp forest comes with extraordinary beauty during Rainy Season. And so monsoon is the best time to explore Ratargul Swamp Forest.
Outstanding Ratargul Swamp Forest
How To Reach Ratargul Swamp Forest?
From Sylhet, you can go for any public transport to reach Gowainghat. And once you reach you’ll find many local boats to take you to Ratargul Swamp Forest. I preferred not to hire any engine boat so that I can enjoy each and every sound of nature, water, and the absolute quietness around.
On The Way To Ratargul Swamp Forest
Main Attractions of Ratargul Swamp Forest
I was amazed while seeing many trees and trees, just captured the entire Ratargul Forest. The density and amazing greeneries of many trees created an extra beauty around. I loved most the umbrella-like the canopy of the trees. It was so beautiful to see the reflection of the trees in the water.
Yes, Ratargul is completely an evergreen forest with almost 73 kinds of plants where majorities are Koroch (Millettia pinnata) and Murta (Schumannianthus dichotomus) trees. During the Rainy Season, all trees go under 20 to 30 feet water.
Most Beautiful Ratargul Swamp Forest
The deepness of the water at Ratargul Swamp Forest not same in every season. During Winter normally nature lost its actual beauty and became dry. And so monsoon is the perfect time to explore the swamp forest.
The Beauty of Water Lily
There are also some animals, different types of birds, and reptiles at Ratargul Swamp Forest. Monkey, Snake, Dove, Heron, Water Fowl and Squirrel are some common species at Ratargul Swamp Forest.
Enjoying Boat Ride
Boating at Ratargul Swamp Forest can be your lifetime experience. It was nice chatting with the boatman (Jaynal) while enjoying the boat ride. I loved the sound of the water while boatman rowing the boat. The whole atmosphere is so different adventurous, and picturesque as well.
Boating at Ratargul Swamp Forest
I also enjoyed climbing one tree from the boat and came to know only a few areas we can explore this forest. In many areas, boating is not allowed. If I can just go deeper and explore the whole forest!
Ratargul Swamp Forest
There is one Tower from where one can see the top view of the forest. There are many local or Deshi fishes also at Ratargul freshwater swamp forest. While coming back found some locals selling many fresh fishes to the tourists.
Ratargul Swamp Forest Tower
Trying to Catch Fish
In conclusion, I can say Ratargul is one of the most beautiful forests in the world. One just should not miss the adventure at Ratargul Swamp Forest. No ways to imagine the extraordinary beauty of this forest unless you visit and explore.
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Join in the discussion. How will you love to explore the most beautiful Ratargul Swamp Forest?
Wow, this is beautiful!
Thank you Tay!
The climbing from boat to tree – that’s quite a feat! This is actually the first time I’ve heard of this swamp forest, thanks for sharing!
I’d love you to explore this forest Kristine 🙂
Wow, this place looks incredible! How fun to explore a magical-looking swamp by boat. It reminds me of the Everglades in Florida, USA.
Yes, this place is truly incredible. I’d love you to visit and explore 🙂 Pleasure to know about Everglades!
Wow, very neat place! I really love how you embedded the short video in this post to provide a closer look.
Thanks, Kristen. Why not visit one day? 🙂
What a wonderful place, I’d love to take that boat road and could just imagine being there with the way you described it.
I’d love you to make it real one day Dear Amanda 🙂
This place looks really cool!
Yeah, worth to explore 🙂
Very cool and a little spooky! Reminds me of the everglades.
Yes, a little spooky and so loved to explore, hehehe. Would you like to explore? 😉 Thank you 🙂
Your pics look amazing. I miss visiting as a child; def want to go back someday and explore! My favorite thing to do there was take boat trips through the mangroves.
Yeah, a boat trip is the interesting one. I wish you visit son again 🙂
Nicely presented info on Ratargul Swamp Forest with lots of cool photos! Please let me know if I can use some of the photos of this attraction with due credit. You can also upload photos there yourself. You can also publish travel related articles on the article section of where you can share links of your own website.
Thanks!
Thank you! Sorry, all photos entirely belong to My Own Way To Travel. And presently not permitted to use by any other site.
Inspiring site. I am glad that I found it on neilpatel.com.
How, can you share that link you found?
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