Parikunda Waterfall Moulvibazar

Parikunda Waterfall located in Baralekha Upazila of Moulvibazar district is a name unknown to many. This unique and amazing waterfall is located just 10/15 minutes walk from Madhavkund Jharna. Due to the deep forest and lack of campaign, there is not much tourist movement to see the stream of water coming down from the 150 feet steep hill. But there is no shortage of wild beauty in this unconventional waterfall.

Surrounded by dense green trees, the sound of the spring water flowing over small stones fills the mind with great unworldliness. And there is no obstacle here to soak in the cool water stream. Parikunda Falls is a unique place to enjoy the view of the falls in the scenic silence of nature.

When to go : Monsoon is the ideal time to visit Parikunda Jharna. At this time the full beauty of the fountain can be seen.

One has to visit Parikund Falls inside Madhavkund Ecopark. Entering the Madhavakund tourist center and proceeding along the main road leading to the Madhavakund Jharna, a Shiva temple can be found hand in hand or on the side. There is a stairway on the opposite side of the Shiva temple. If you go down this stairway, you will see the water splash of Madhavkund Jharna. After 10 to 15 minutes walk along the stone paved path, you will see the dreamy Parikunda Falls.

Madhabkund Ecopark from Dhaka: By taking Shyamoli Paribahan or Ena Paribahan bus from Dhaka to Biyanibazar, get down directly at Kathaltali Bazar and from there you can reach Madhabkund Ecopark by renting reserve CNG (150-180) or local CNG (20-25 per person).

If you want to go by train from Dhaka, various intercity trains go to Sylhet via Moulvibazar. You have to get down at Kulaura station of Moulvibazar by Parabat, Upban and Jayantika Express train (fare 280-639 taka depending on the class, time will take 5 hours). From Kulaura station you have to go to Madhavkund via Kathaltali Bazar. In this case you can go to Madhavkund with Reserve CNG (400-600) or you can go to Madhavkund by local CNG from Kulaura and go to Kathaltali Bazar and from there you can rent Reserve CNG (150-180) or Local CNG (20-25 per person) to Madhavkund.

Zilla Parishad has 2 bungalows and 2 residential hotels for accommodation in Madhavakund. You can stay there by advance booking. But it is best if you spend the night in Sylhet, Moulvibazar or Srimangal as it will make your journey to any place easier the next day. And there are many accommodation options in those places. You can stay at the hotel or cottage of your choice.

There are medium quality restaurants in Madhavakunda but food prices there are a bit high. Therefore, if necessary, you can buy your own food from outside or you can try about 30 types of bhartas at Pansi, Panch Bhai or Palki restaurants in Zindabazar area when you return to Sylhet. Moulvibazar or Srimangal town also has many quality food hotels. You can eat from any hotel of your choice.

Feature Image: Tanveer Ahmed Bhuiyan