Mithamoin Haor

Mithamoin is an upazila of Kishoreganj district. Itna and Ajmiriganj upazilas in the north of Mithamin, Ashtagram upazila in the south, Baniachang and Ashtagram in the east, Karimganj and Nikli upazila in the west. Although it is an area of ​​Haor, it is an ancient township. Mithamin is also known by other names, such as Mithamon, Mitamin, or Mitamon. One of the theories about the origin of the name is that there was once a forest of sweet or sweet juice reeds in the vicinity of the village. From this reed forest emerged Mithavan, which later became Mithaman or Mithamain.

Many people visit Mithamin Haor area because of the good communication system from the city and can be visited in less time. Besides, the popularity of Mithamin travel is increasing day by day since the opening of Mithamin-Haor Road in Ashtagram.

If you are only thinking about Mithamin Haor, then first you have to come to Kishoreganj District Headquarters. You can travel to Kishoreganj from Dhaka by bus or train. Egarsindur Prabhati (Closed on Wednesdays) departs from Dhaka at 7.15 a.m. daily for Kishoreganj. The 3-4 hour train journey will cost 135-368 taka depending on the class. If you want to come by bus, you can take Ananya Transport and Ananya Super Bus from Mahakhali Bus Stand, and if you want to come from Sayedabad, you can take Ananya Super and Commuter Bus directly to Kishoreganj Sadar. Bus fare from Tk 270 to Tk 350.

From Kishoreganj railway station or bus station by rickshaw/easy bike to Ekrampur bus/CNG stand, then by local CNG/auto or reserve vehicle to Balikhla Ghat . During the rainy season, you can rent a small engine boat from there for an hour or a whole day to explore the surroundings of Mithamin Haor. Engine boat hire is between Tk 200-500 per hour. If you want to take the reserve for going and coming, the fare depends on the size of the boat, season and holidays. Usually small boats are 800-1500 taka, medium boats are 1200-2500 taka, big boats are up to 1500-5000 taka. Prices depend on holidays and season. If the tourist pressure is high, the price will be much higher. So you have to bargain.

It takes about an hour and 30 minutes to go to Mithamin by engine boat from Balikhla Ghat. Besides, there is a local boat service from Balikhla Ghat to Mitamine at a fare of 70-80 per person. If you want, you can take the motorbike to the boat. In that case separate fare has to be paid for the motorbike.

And during the dry season when there is no water in Howar, you can cross the river by ferry from Balikhla Ghat and go directly to Mithamin by submersible road. If you want, you can also go by motorbike and private car. Even though there is no water in Howar during the dry season, you will also enjoy seeing the green nature.

If you want to know the details of Haor Road tour then read our article > Mithamain Ashtagram Haor Road Tour Details .

In addition to the trip to Mithamain's Howre, there are many traditional structures worth visiting, among them are:

President Abdul Hamid's House His Excellency can visit President Abdul Hamid's house in Kamalpur village, Mitamain. Mithamin can go to the upazila headquarters by taking a rickshaw.

Malik's dargah is from Mithamain to Trawler Yog Ghagra. From there, you have to go to the owner's dargah again with a trawler. When coming back, the owner's shrine is moved by a trawler. From Ghagra, we need to use trawlers again for mining, which takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. In the dry season, you can reach Malik's dargah from Mithamin by tempu to Ghagra or by motorcycle.

From Akhara Kishoreganj in Delhi, take bus or CNG to Khadi Ghat. The leather ghat needs to be moved by boat to the Akhara in Delhi.

There are also many years old traditional mosques. Handicrafts created by the women of Mithamain upazila preserve local traditions. Additionally, the area is known for traditional sports such as boating and stick games. If you go at a time when there is a boat ride, maybe you will get acquainted with a different tradition of this Bengal. The kathmahal at Mithamain Bazar is another symbol of tradition here..

The best place to stay in Mithamin is President Resort. But the cost is very high. Apart from that, you can rent a room at Hotel Al-Kamal (01689-090101) and Hotel Sikdar Abasi (01753-804545) located in Mithamin Bazar for 500 to 1200 taka according to the standard. Upazila Parishad has the opportunity to stay overnight at Dak Bungalow.

You will find various fresh fish stalls at the local food hotel in Mitamine Bazaar. Notable food hotels include Kacha Lanka, Salim Restaurant and Hotel Chanpur.

Apart from Mithamain, Kishoreganj district has many other places of interest including Nikli Haor , Etna Haor , Narsunda Lake in the city, Chandravati's temple , first woman poet of Bengal , Manab Babu's zamindar house. Plan your travel plan according to the time and opportunity at hand.