Baikka Beel
বাইক্কা বিল
A permanent reserve within the Haor wetlands. Large numbers of ducks, cormorants and herons gather here in winter. There is a birdwatching tower, and the sunsets are gorgeous.
Baikka Beel is a permanent no-fishing reserve of about 100 hectares within the vast Haor wetlands. Since it was established in 2003, fish and waterbirds have recovered rapidly. In winter, thousands of migratory birds can be seen, including various ducks, purple swamphens, cormorants and herons, and occasionally white-tailed eagles. A three-storey birdwatching tower stands at the edge of the wetland, and binoculars give a better view. The water surface is covered in water lilies, and dawn and dusk are the best times for photos. You can also hire a small boat to go into the wetland. It is about 12 km from the town centre, roughly 40 minutes by tuk-tuk or hired car. The last stretch is a rural dirt road that becomes hard to pass after rain. Facilities are basic, so bring your own drinking water and mosquito repellent.
Opening hours
Daytime (early morning or evening is best)
Nearby sights
- Nilkantha Tea Cabin
- Bangladesh Tea Research Institute
- Sreemangal Tea Estates
- Srimangal Tea Museum
- Lawachara National Park
- Madhabpur Lake
- Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hum Hum Waterfall