Jaflong, one of the most spectacular and
eye-catching tourist spots, lies to the northeast of sylhet, which is sixty
kilometers form the city, usually renowned for its natural beauty, boulders,
betel nuts(Paan), brilliant blue sky and tea and orange gardens. During the
rainy season, torrents of water can be seen cascading down the mountain froming
small waterfalls, which is beautiful a look at. A place of heavenly charm and
happiness, it is situated at the foot of the Khashia-Jaitnta hills. Jaflong has
the potential to be a dream destination for urban torrists who want to be at
one with nature.
The crystal water of the River Piyain, the lifeblood
of jaflong, slices through the spot.Through the spot is famous for its
beautiful landscaps, forests and a unique cultural heritage, alongside its
natural beauty and waterfalls form the adjacent hills, a riverboat trip over
the Piayin can also be a thing to remember. Visitors usually like to take a
bath in it by hiring a boat. An engine boat usually costs Tk350 for the trip.
The Indian town of Dauki Bazar can be seen on the mountain form here, and lorries
can be spotted roaring up the winding roads.
In addition, the River Mari can be spotted coming
from the great Himalayas of India, bringing millions of tons of stone boulders
with its tide. Visitors can enjoy the sight of the workers with thousands of
boats collecting stones form the Mari.
The spot where most tourists gather is called
Boller(boulder) Ghat, and the name tells its own story.Boulbers have become
Jaflong’s bane. With stone mining companies using heavy machinery to extract
stones form the river and the surrounding areas, Jaflong’s natural beauty is
under threat. Efforts are needed to preaserve the area as an eco-park.
Tea and orange gardens at the place have added glamour
to its beauty. One can visit the site.
The khashia one of the ethnic minority groups of
Bangladesh, lives close to nature, in total harmony with Jaflong’s diversified
and idyllic beauty. Visitors who venture to the far side of the river can see
little Khashia village(Punjee). Pungees consist of pretty houses on bamboo
stilts. The space beneath the houses is used to store firewood. A walk through
the Khasia Punjees will take you to large plantations of paan(betel leaf) and
supari(betel nut). The Khashia once practiced a pagan religion, and old records
portray them as a fierce and warlike tribe. But nowadays the khashia lead a
simple and quiet life, growing paan-supari and mostly fishing. Many of them
have converted to Christianity. The forest walk will take you to the palace of
the Khashia King. It’s a modest wooden affair but on the ground you will catch
sight of one of Sylhat’s vanishing attractions- an orange grove.
To reach the destination, one needs to start his
journey form Sylhet early in the morning. One can reach Mamar Bazar in Jaflong
by a local transport form Subhanighat bus terminal in Sylhet.
However, a taxi, microbus or a car be hired for
the journey. The road is straight as an arrow.So, buddy, embark upon your
journey to heavenly Jaflong without any hesitation. Cheers!!
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