Tanguar Haor
টাঙ্গুয়ার হাওর
A Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance that turns into a vast expanse of water during the rainy season, where visitors can spend a night on a houseboat watching the Meghalaya mountains and migratory birds.
Tanguar Haor is located in Sunamganj District, about 85 km from Sylhet, and is the second Ramsar wetland in Bangladesh. During the rainy season (June to October), the water surface merges into one vast expanse. Willow forests in the water, the distant Meghalaya mountain range, and the starry sky create a unique landscape. Packages that include an overnight stay on a 'houseboat' on the lake are popular, and visitors can also explore nearby Neeldhari Lake and Barikatila. In winter, the area becomes a paradise for migratory birds. Boats depart from the Tahirpur jetty in Sunamganj. Joining a tour or booking a houseboat in advance is recommended.
Opening hours
All day (boat stays)
Nearby sights
- Sada Pathor (Bholaganj)
- Bisnakandi
- Malnicherra Tea Estate
- Shrine of Shah Jalal
- Keane Bridge & Ali Amjad's Clock
- Lakkatura Tea Garden
- Ratargul Swamp Forest
- Panthumai Waterfall