Sylhet Land Of Boundless Beauty Part 2

Places of Attraction near the town:

Gate of Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal

Mazar of the Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal (R): Among the several places of historical interest in Sylhet are the mazars of these two Sufi Saints. It is easy to travel to the mazar of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) from any part of the town in a rickshaw. Swords, the holy Quran and the robes of the holy saint are still preserved in the mazar. Thousands of devotees of different creed and cast come everyday to visit this place from far away places.

Shah Poran (R) mazar

The Mazar of Hazrat Shah Paran (R):The mazar of Hazrat Shah Paran (R) is located at a greater distance from the town. It is said that he was the son of a sister of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) and was born in Yemen. After the conquest of Sylhet, he established his khanqah at Khadim Nagar and started spiritual ascetic practice there. Everyday thousands of people come to visit the mazar to pay their respect and honor for this Sufi Saint.

There is an ancient mosque by the side of the tomb of the Sufi Saint in this mazar. After some modernization 1500 Muslims can say their salah in a body there.

Sylhet shahi Eidgah

Shahi Eidgah: It was built by Mughal emperor Aurongozeb in the 17th century. It is one of Bangladeshs largest and oldest Eidgah. About 100,000 people can say their Eid salah together here. The turreted walls surrounding the outer side of the mosque gives it a unique look.

Kean Bridge and Ali Amjad clock tower

Keane Bridge: The Keane Bridge is a famous landmark of Sylhet. This iron bridge was built in the 1930s over the river Surma and was named after the British governor of Assam of the time, Sir Micheal Keane. Although the bridge is old, it is heavily used till date.

Ali Amjads Clock Tower: Nearby the Keane bridge this clock tower is located. Its about 80 years old. This clock exhibits the great architectural taste of the people of that time.

Chandi ghat at Surma River

Chandni Ghat: It is the bank of river Surma. In the daylight it is beautiful. And at night its beauty is astonishing. If anyone is staying in Sylhet, it is a must to see during the night time when the river adorns itself with amazing beauty.

MouriChand government college hostel

The Gour Gobinda Fort: Gour Gobinda was the Hindu ruler of the region before the arrival of the Muslim reign started along with the arrival of the Sufi Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal (R). It is one of the earliest ruins exhibiting the history of Bangladesh. Tourists come here to see these ruins and get an idea about the lifestyle, architectural and engineering excellence of the people of that time. The fort stands as an evidence to the fight put up by the kings army in the war.

Murarichand Government College is one of the most attractive places to visit near the Gour Gobinda fort. It is situated on a hill top.

Temple of Sri-Chaitannya

Temple of Sri Chaitannya Dev: The ancient temple of Sri Chaitannya Dev is another spot of attraction to the tourists. It is about 500 years old and was the ancestral home of the famous Vaishnya saint. It is located about 45km south-east from Sylhet town. A fair is organized on the full moon day of Bangla month Falgun every year. Thousands of devotees from home and abroad attend this fair.

Haripur Gas Field at Sylhet

Haripur gas field: It is about 22 kilometers from the town. Visiting this place can give the tourists some good experience about our gas fields.

Magurchara Gas field ruins:Magurchara gas & Oil reserved field was blown up while digging some years ago and kept on burning for 3 months upto a height of 500-feet. A lot of burnt around the ruins carry evidence to the disaster.

Sylhet Tilagarh Eco park

Tilagarh: This is a natural tourist spot. Small and big hills are all around the place. There is tea-gardens, poultry farms, dairy farms etc on the hills. For an exposure to the lifestyle of the local people this place can be visited by the tourist.

Some other places you should not ignore to visit during your stay in the town:

Shah jalal bridge at Sylhet

Shah Jalal(R) Bridge
Osmani mueseum
Osmani Medical College and Hospital
Sylhet Polytechnic Institute
Parjatan
Shah Jalal(R) University
Theme parks
Tea gardens

Other Places to visit around Sylhet:
Jaflong-Tamabil
Madhabkundo
Srimangal
Lawachara Rain forest
Jaintiapur
Haripur gas field

Shopping: There is a large number of malls open for shopping in the town. Zindabazar is the shoppers paradise as most of the malls are located here. Handmade textiles is the main attraction here. For trendy Manipuri fabric Lamabazar would be the right place.

Tamabil

Places to shop:
Al Hamra
Blue Water
Millennnium
Aarong
Monorom
Artisti
Westex
Kumarpara
London Mansion
Manipuri Bazar, Lamabazar.

While visiting this place one should be careful about pick pocketing as the place is very crowded.