Dibir Haor

Dibir Haor ( Dibir Haor ) is located at the foot of the hills bordering Bangladesh India border in Jaintapur, Sylhet. Distance from Sylhet city to DB Haor is 42 km. There are total four bills namely yam, db, capitalization, center bill. After the rainy season, the Bills became a state of Shapler. Then thousands of red beads are spread all over the bill. In the morning, thousands of red candles light up the surroundings. It is as if the nature arranges the bills with the sweetness of its desire with the smile of the red bee in absolute mercy. A morning at Shapla Bill is enough to make any traveler remember it for a lifetime. Also popularly known as DB's Haor Tai Shapla Bill. Besides, there is a ruined temple which is about two hundred years old. It is said that a king of the Jainta kingdom was drowned somewhere in DB Howar. It is believed that this temple was built for his memory. Besides, there is a tomb of Raja Ram Singh between the font cut and the DB bill. During the winter, the host birds rule over this area. At that time, the surroundings of DB Haor are full of different species of guest birds such as Saadabak, Jalmayuri and Pankauri.

The Red Shapla flowers of DB Haor are usually seen from September to December. November is the best time. And if you want to see the form of Shapla, you have to reach before the sun shines. Early in the morning, thousands of beavers show themselves in the water of the bill in the flash of their beauty.

Dhaka to Sylhet by Bus : Various AC/Non-AC buses from Dhaka Gabtali, Fakirapool, Syedabad and Mohakhali Bus Terminals to Sylhet from Morning to 12:45 PM at regular intervals Green Line, Saudia, S Alam, Shyamli, Ena etc. by doing The fare of these buses ranges from Tk 680 to Tk 1500.

Dhaka to Sylhet by Train : Parabat, Jayantika, Upban and Kalni Express trains depart towards Sylhet from Kamalapur railway station at different times of the day. Ticket fares on these trains range from Tk 375 to Tk 1288 per person depending on the class.

Chittagong to Sylhet by train : Two trains from Chittagong namely Paharika Express and Udayan Express leave for Sylhet. Tickets for these two trains may cost between Tk 450 to Tk 1541 per person depending on the class.

To know train departure time, weekly closing date and online ticket booking visit http://www.eticket.railway.gov.bd website.

Sylhet to DB Hour : From Sylhet you have to take bus, CNG auto rickshaw or private car to Jaintapur. Booking a CNG auto rickshaw for the whole day can cost anywhere from Tk 1500 to Tk 1800. A bit further from Jaintapur Bazar you will see Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) DB Howar Camp. Shapla Bill is located at a distance of 1 km from the side of this camp. If you want to come to DB Howar from Kadamtali in Sylhet by bus, instead of getting off the bus at Jaintapur Bazar, if you get off in front of DB Howar camp 2 km ahead, you will reach DB Bill after just 1 km walk along the village road. If you want to travel by boat in Shapla Bill, the rent may be 450 to 600 taka.

There are several resorts built on Tamabil Jaintapur road, you can stay in those resorts or come back to Sylhet for stay. Different types of hotels are available in Sylhet city according to needs and capabilities. Notable residential hotels in Sylhet include Hotel Hill Town, Gulshan, Dargah Gate, Surma, Kaikobad etc. Besides, there are several quality rest houses in Lalbazar area of ​​the city You can easily spend the night in these for 400 to 3000 taka.

There are no restaurants near Shapla Bill so you can take food as needed.

If you are traveling to Sylhet district, you can see more around DB Howr, Lalakhal , Tamabil, Jaflong , Bichnakandi , Ratargul , Lovachara etc.

Feature Image : Saikul Alam