Lovachara

Lobhachara is a clear water river at the foot of Khasia-Jainta hills bordering the northeastern border of Kanighat upazila of Sylhet. The green hills and the clear water of Lobhachara have given a different dimension to the environment here. Along with this, there is the Lovachara tea plantation started during the British period, the old suspension bridge built in 1925 and Khasia village. The beauty of mountains, rivers and blue sky has been given a natural beauty by the beauty of Ananya Lobhachara.

The activities of the workers in Lovachara river to extract stones is worth seeing. Apart from tea gardens and hanging bridges, Lovachara also has natural lakes and springs, Khasia Palli, Miraping Shahar shrine, antiquities of Mughal kings and queens, ancient dighis, stone quarries and social forestry of the forest department. You can go to Lovachara any time of the year. In the monsoons the tea plantations here turn green, and in the winter the mountains and fog create a different world. Rabbits, deers and forest roosters are seen in Lobhachhara tea garden in the morning.

If you want to go to Lobhachara, you have to go to Kanighat upazila via Sylhet district headquarters. From Kanighat you have to go to Lobhachara by river or road.

Dhaka to Sylhet by Bus Various AC/Non-AC buses of Green Line, Saudia, S Alam, Shyamli, Ena etc. leave for Sylhet from Gabtali, Fakirapool, Syedabad and Mohakhali Bus Terminals in Dhaka from morning to 12:45 PM. . Ticket price per bus is 550 to 1400 Tk.

Dhaka to Sylhet by Train From Kamalapur Railway Station Parabat, Jayantika, Upban and Kalni Express trains depart towards Sylhet 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 leave Chittagong for Sylhet namely Paharika and Udayan Express. The ticket price per person for these two trains ranges from Tk 450 to Tk 1541.

Visit www.railway.gov.bd for train departure times, weekly closing days and online ticket booking .

From Sylhet to Lovachhara Sylhet can be reached by CNG, autorickshaw and bus to Kanighat upazila Sadar in 3 ways. The bus fare from Sylhet to Kanighat is Tk 60-70 per person, and CNG and autorickshaw fare is Tk 100 per person. Taking CNG reserve may cost 500 to 700 taka.

Lobhachara, 9 km from Kanighat, can be reached by road and river. It is best to take the river route to avoid the pitfalls of semi-dirt roads. You can go to Lobhachara from Kanighat boat wharf for 30-50 taka per person. If you want to take reserve, the boat rental will cost 800-1000 rupees.

There is no good accommodation in Lovachara or Kanighat. So you have to come to Sylhet city. Tourists feel comfortable staying in Sylhet as they can go back in a day. Different types of hotels are available in Sylhet city according to needs and capabilities. Notable residential hotels include Hotel Hill Town, Gulshan, Dargah Gate, Surma, Kayakabad etc. Besides, there are several standard residential hotels and rest houses in Lalbazar and Darga Gate areas of the city You can easily stay overnight for 500 to 3000 taka.

There is no provision to eat in greedy way. You will find some decent quality hotels in Kanighat Sadar where you can eat. It is better to take some dry food with you. Apart from this, you can eat the local food of your choice at Pansi, Panch Bhai or Palki restaurants in Zindabazar area of ​​Sylhet. A variety of food is available in these restaurants with a variety of fillings.