Tanguare Haor

Tanguar Haor (Tanguar Haor) is the second largest freshwater wetland in the country extending to about 100 square kilometers in Sunamganj district. Athai water, wetlands, blue sky, mountains and eye-catching green have decorated this haor in a unique way. The total area of ​​Tanguar Haor is 6912 acres. However, during the rainy season, the area of ​​this haor increases to about 20,000 acres. Tanguare Haor has a biodiversity of around 140 species of fish, 12 species of frogs and more than 150 species of reptiles. About 250 species of guest birds migrate here during winter.
The ranges of Meghalaya, India can be seen from Tangua Howar. About 30 small and big springs or springs from Meghalaya converge in Tanguar Haor. There is a watch tower in this haor, the water around it is so clear that the bottom of the haor can be seen from above. There are about 46 small and large island-like floating villages or island villages in Tangua Haor. The Government of Bangladesh declared Tanguar Haor as an Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) in 1999. And in 2000, Tanguare Haor was included in the list of Ramsar sites.

When to go to Tanguare?
Monsoon season is the best time to visit Tangua Haor. Generally, June to September is the best time to visit Howrah. At other times of the year its water is usually very low. But if you want to see the tanguar haor of a different environment and also the visiting birds, you have to go in winter.

Houseboat and boat rental
Currently, various types of houseboats, semi-houseboats or traditional boats are available to explore Tangua and stay overnight if necessary. Different quality houseboat fares vary according to the package. Usually the package including one night stay, all meals and tangua hour to explore all the nearby spots ranges from Tk 6,000-15,000 per person for premium boats. Semi houseboat packages of good quality range from Tk 4,500-6,000. Besides, if you reserve the whole houseboat, it will be from Tk 40,000 to Tk 150,000 depending on the quality and capacity. Houseboats are usually all-inclusive in their package. Still check their packages before booking or renting, bargain if necessary. If it is only a day trip, the cost will be less.
Besides, you can rent the boats of the local body to reduce the cost. But to rent, keep an eye on some things like whether the boat has bathroom, electricity, lights and fan system. to rent a boat. Bargain. Boat rental mainly depends on 3 factors. Boat capacity, boat facilities, what to visit, stay overnight or day trip and season. Generally small boats can be hired for Tk 2500 to Tk 3000, medium boats Tk 3500 to Tk 4500 and big boats Tk 5000 to Tk 10,000 for whole day. If you want to stay on the boat for one night, the amount of money will increase. If you pay the expenses to the boatman for cooking, he will take the baby or arrange the cooking himself. What to do must be discussed with the boatman first and settle the bargain.