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Moulvibazar travel guide

Sylhet Division · 6 places to see · 3-day trip

Best timeOctober to March (June to September for Madhabkunda)

Days needed3 days

District townMoulvibazar

From Dhaka5-6 hours by bus

At a glance: Moulvibazar is a district in Sylhet Division; the best time to visit is October to March (June to September for Madhabkunda); a visit takes 3 days; from Dhaka it takes 5-6 hours by bus.

Last updated: October 2026

What to see in Moulvibazar, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat, on one page. Been there and found something wrong? Tap 👎 under that part and tell us what is right; if it is right, tap 👍.

What to see

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Sreemangal Tea Gardens

🍃 Tea garden

Tea gardens spread over green hillocks, and a chance to see the lives of tea workers.

Lawachara National Park

🌳 Park

A national park famous for its dense forest, hoolock gibbons and birds.

Madhabkunda Waterfall

🌿 Nature

The country's highest waterfall, in Barlekha; at its most beautiful in the monsoon.

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Madhabpur Lake

🌿 Nature

A beautiful lake ringed by Sreemangal's tea gardens, with birds all around.

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Nilkantha Tea Cabin

🍃 Tea garden

Sreemangal's famous seven-layer tea cabin.

Hakaluki Haor

🌊 Wetland

One of the country's largest haors (wetlands); a gathering of migratory birds in winter.

Getting there and where to stay

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From Dhaka5-6 hours by bus (from Sayedabad/Kamalapur), 4-5 hours by train (Sreemangal)
🚆 Dhaka to Sreemangal train timetable

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Trains from Dhaka

Parabat Express · Jayentika ExpressStops in this district: Sreemangal, Bhanugach, Kulaura
Upaban ExpressStops in this district: Sreemangal, Bhanugach, Shamshernagar, Kulaura
Kalni ExpressStops in this district: Sreemangal, Shamshernagar, Kulaura

Timetables change; check tickets and times at eticket.railway.gov.bd · Source: Bangla Wikipedia

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Where to stayResorts and hotels in Sreemangal, Tk 1,500-6,000 (approx.)

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What to eatSeven-layer tea, pineapples and pitha (rice cakes)

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TipsGo to Lawachara early in the morning; you have a better chance of seeing wildlife.

Partner tours

Visit Moulvibazar with a group

Sreemangal: Lawachara, Madhabpur Lake and tea gardensPoribrajok (The Traveller) · Day-long tour, by bus · Lawachara National Park, Madhabpur Lake, Tea gardens, Rubber gardens

Tk 1,550per person

Details and booking →

Group tours by bus from Dhaka, with meals and sightseeing in one price. Book through Ghure Dekha Bangladesh.

In an emergency: phone numbers

999Police, fire service, ambulanceNational emergency service · free call

01320-222222Tourist Police 102Fire service 16263Health (24 hours)109Women and children

Tourist Police in Moulvibazar

Tourist Police, Sreemangal Zone (Radhanagar)Office01320-158430 Inspector01320-158404
Tourist Police, Madhabkunda ZoneOffice01320-158475

Police stations in Moulvibazar (7)

Sreemangal Police StationOC01320-119801 Duty officer01320-119806
Moulvibazar Sadar Model Police StationOC01320-119775 Duty officer01320-119780
Kamalganj Police StationOC01320-119827 Duty officer01320-119832
Kulaura Police StationOC01320-119879 Duty officer01320-119884
Barlekha Police StationOC01320-119905 Duty officer01320-119910
Rajnagar Police StationOC01320-119853
Juri Police StationOC01320-119931 Duty officer01320-119936

Fire stations in Moulvibazar (7)

Sreemangal Fire Station01901-023668 01901-023667 02996686111
Moulvibazar Fire Station01901-023658 01901-023657 02996682111
Kamalganj Fire Station01901-023666 01901-023665 02996686711
Kulaura Fire Station01901-023664 01901-023663 02996684718
Barlekha Fire Station01901-023670 01901-023669
Rajnagar Fire Station01901-023672 01901-023671
Juri Fire Station01901-023674

Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All numbers with their sources

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Moulvibazar?

The best time to visit Moulvibazar is October to March (June to September for Madhabkunda).

How do I get from Dhaka to Moulvibazar?

Ways to get from Dhaka to Moulvibazar: 5-6 hours by bus (from Sayedabad/Kamalapur), 4-5 hours by train (Sreemangal). Trains from Dhaka that stop in Moulvibazar district: Parabat Express, Jayentika Express, Upaban Express and Kalni Express.

What is there to see in Moulvibazar?

Places to see in Moulvibazar: Sreemangal Tea Gardens, Lawachara National Park, Madhabkunda Waterfall, Madhabpur Lake, Nilkantha Tea Cabin and Hakaluki Haor.

How many days does it take to see Moulvibazar?

It takes 3 days to see Moulvibazar.

Where can I stay in Moulvibazar?

Accommodation in Moulvibazar: resorts and hotels in Sreemangal, Tk 1,500-6,000 (approx.).

What is the famous food of Moulvibazar?

The famous food of Moulvibazar: seven-layer tea, pineapples and pitha (rice cakes).

Who do I call in an emergency in Moulvibazar?

Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. Tourist Police, Sreemangal Zone (Radhanagar): 01320-158430 / 01320-158404. Tourist Police, Madhabkunda Zone: 01320-158475. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102. The numbers of 7 police stations in Moulvibazar are in the "In an emergency" section of this page.