Bangladesh travel guide
What to see in Sylhet
Tea hills, a flooded forest and turquoise rivers in the north-east.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from October to May
Sylhet highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Ratargul Swamp Forest
By boat between the trees.
- Malnicherra Tea Estate
The oldest in the country.
- Lalakhal
A turquoise river.
- Shrine of Shah Jalal
A place of pilgrimage.
- Keane Bridge
Over the Surma river.
Day trips from Sylhet
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Sylhet
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sylhet are from October to May. If you can, avoid from June to September (monsoon).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with strong warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to September
Monsoon
Heavy rain and flooding; in April–May and October–November cyclones can hit the coast.
What to do: The best time is November to February, dry and mild.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Bengali restaurant or a street stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Bangladesh guide.
Frequently asked questions about Sylhet
What to see in Sylhet?
Ratargul Swamp Forest, Malnicherra Tea Estate, Lalakhal, Shrine of Shah Jalal and Keane Bridge.
What to see in Sylhet in one day?
Don’t miss Ratargul Swamp Forest, Malnicherra Tea Estate, Lalakhal, Shrine of Shah Jalal and Keane Bridge. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Sylhet?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sylhet are from October to May. If you can, avoid from June to September (monsoon).
What day trips can you take from Sylhet?
Ratargul.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.