Ratargul Swamp Forest

Ratargul Swamp Forest

Address: Gowain River, Fatehpur Union, Gowainghat Upazila, Sylhet District, Bangladesh.

Type: Freshwater swamp forest / protected natural attraction managed/monitored by the Bangladesh Forest Department.

Approximate coordinates: ~25.01°N, 91.92–91.95°E. Distance from Sylhet city: about 20–28 km by road depending on route; common local access points (ghats) include Gutatikar (Motor Ghat) and Chowrangi.

• Services: boat tours / boat hire (local country boats), kayak rental, guided tours with local guides, birdwatching and nature viewing, watch-tower/viewing platform access.
• Facilities: boat and kayak rentals, watch tower, local guides available, seasonal life-jacket and umbrella rental.
• Best time to visit: monsoon season (roughly June–September) when much of the forest is submerged and boat access is possible.
• Pricing (approximate, anecdotal): boat hire BDT 500–1,500 per boat depending on ghat and boat size; kayak rental reported ~BDT 150 per person; small entry/token fee reported ~BDT 20–50. Prices vary by operator and season—confirm locally.

Visitor notes: the swamp forest is primarily visited by boat or kayak; local guides can arrange transport from nearby ghats. A watch tower provides an elevated viewpoint. There is no official phone number or website listed in available sources.

Related local attractions: Bisnakandi, Tilagor Eco Park, Lakkatura Tea Garden.