Lalakhal is a divisional town located in Senate Jaintapur Upazila. This Lalakhal river, located at a distance of about 35 km from Sylhet, originates from the Cherrapunji Hills in India and enters Bangladesh. Rivers, hilly forests, tea plantations and trees of various species have given the landscape of Lalakhal unique features. You have to visit Nalakhal to see Jyotsna Yoya river or Mey hill and river mithali in full moon. The water in Lalakhal is very cloudy during the monsoons, so November to March i.e. winter is the best time to visit Lalakhal.
Blue, green and yellow water can be seen in different parts of Lalakhal. You can go to Lalakhal by speedboat or boat on the clear water Sari River in the Chaibo Tamabil section. This journey of 45 minutes will leave you speechless with the beauty of Lalakhal. There are no boats on the river after dusk, so it is best to go back in the evening. It would be wise to come prepared in advance to be enchanted by the appearance of Lalakhal at night.
How to go
Lalakhal from Sylhet
If you want to go to Lalakhal from Sylhet, you can take the Laguna Micrebus or the bus going to Jaflong from in front of Osmani Shishu Udyan or Shishu Park in Jogadidhi of the city and come to Sarighat. Sarighat is situated between Sylhet and Jaflong. CNG driven auto rickshaw from Sarighat to Lalakhal. If you want to go to Lalakhal by river, you will find various engine driven trawlers and boats for rent here. To return to Sylhet from Salakhal you will get bus and Laguna till 8 pm.
Microbus fare from Sylhet to Lalakhal will cost 2000 to 3000 taka. Going to Sarighat by bus or Laguna will cost 40 to 60 taka. From Sarighat it will cost 1200 to 1500 taka to go to Lalakhal by engine boat and 1500 to 2000 taka to go by speedcat. If you want to go to Lalakhal at a low cost, cross the Sarighat bridge and a little ahead of the mosque on the right side, you will see a row of autos standing on the road of Lalakhal. These autos running on serial basis cost Tk 15 per person. Get down from the auto and go to Lalakhal Ghat, you can see the unearthly scene of green water.
Nearest Places to Visit
Location of Kokilpeary Zamindar House, Buddhist Temple, Sriloknath Saha House, Kalakopa Ansar Camp, Ukil House, Das House, Adnan Palace and Ichamati River near Khelaram Datar House.