Bisnakandi is located in Rustampur Union of Goainghat Upazila of Sylhet. Bichnakandi is basically a stone quarry like Jaflong and Bholaganj. Many steps of the Khasia Hills on the Bangladesh-India border come from both sides and meet at Bichnakandi. Along with that, the towering springs in the gorges of the Meghalaya hills have given a different dimension to the nature of Bichnakandi. The main attraction of Bishatkandi for the tourists is the clear water flowing over the rocks and the white clouds flying over the hills. At first glance, you will think that it is a bed of stones, and the peace of mind that you will get when you immerse yourself in the clear water will draw you back to the bed again and again. It is as if mountains, rivers, springs and rocks have created a natural magic.
Best time to visit Bichnakandi
Bichnakandi is suitable for traveling at any time. But the monsoon season is the ideal time to visit Bishatkandi. Due to the abundant flow of water around, one can see the true beauty of Bishatkandi at this time. At other times of the year, stone quarrying here causes temporary inconvenience to travel.
How to go
To go to Bichnakandi, you have to take a local CNG from Ambarkhana CNG station in Sylhet for 140 to 160 taka per person and go to a place called Hadarpar. If you take CNG reserve for the whole day, the fare will usually be around Tk 1000-1500. You can go to the main point of Bichnakandi by fixing a boat from the boat ghat at Hadarpar. If visiting Bichnakandi during monsoons you can hire a boat for Bishnakandi and Panthumai together and talk to the boatman accordingly. Only to go to Bichnakandi, boat rental will cost 800-1500 taka. And boat rental with panthumai will cost 1500 to 2000 taka. And of course fix the boat rental by bargain. Renting a big trawler can cost up to Rs 2,500 in some cases. In winter and before monsoon, when the water in the river is low, you can go to Bichnakandi by walking or riding a bike from Hadarpar. Motorbike rental is 50 to 60 taka per person.
Bargain for any fare. And if the season and tourist presence is high, the rent may be lower or higher. In case of any problem, you can call Upazila Nirbahi Officer (01730-331036) and Upazila Parishad – (01919-515960)1
If you bathe in Bichnakandi, you can use the washroom in exchange for money if you need to change your clothes.