Jaflong
জাফলং
A scenic spot on the India-Bangladesh border, where the emerald Piyain River, pebble beaches and the Meghalaya hills across the water, with their hanging bridge, form a classic view.
Jaflong lies about 60 kilometers northeast of Sylhet. The Piyain River flows out of the Dawki Gorge in Meghalaya, India. Its water is so clear you can see the bottom, and across the river you can see the Dawki Hanging Bridge and a waterfall. The riverbanks are covered with stone-quarry workers and pebbles. You can take a small boat trip on the river and take photos at Zero Point, the border marker. Nearby are a Khasi village and the Srimangal tea gardens. A hired car from Sylhet takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Weekends are crowded. Do not cross the border line.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Panthumai Waterfall
- Dibir Haor
- Bisnakandi
- Ratargul Swamp Forest
- Lalakhal
- Khadimnagar National Park
- Shah Paran Mazar
- Sada Pathor (Bholaganj)