Ratargul Swamp Forest
Ratargul Swamp Forest is a freshwater swamp
forest located in Gowainghat , Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the only swamp
forest located in Bangladesh and one of the few freshwater swamp forest
in the world. The forest is naturally conserved under the Department of
Forestry, Govt. of Bangladesh.
The evergreen forest is situated by the river Goain and linked with the cannel Chengir Khal. Most of the trees grow here are Koroch tree. The forest goes under 20-30 feet water in the rainy season. Rest of the year the water level is about 10 feet dee
Various types of birds are here; such as Kingfisher (Machranga), Dove (Ghughu), many kinds of Crane or Heron (Bok), Water fowl (Pankowri), Folktailed Shrike (Finga), Teal (Balihash) etc. Notable animals of this forest are monkey, Otter, Squirrel, Mechobagh etc. Various types of reptile and snakes are also available here. In 1973, Forest department of Bangladesh declared this forest area as Sanctuary for wild life.
The natural beauty of Ratargul cannot be expressed in few words in writing. This is only to enjoy. And to enjoy the beauty properly, it is a must to go there. The deeper you go, the higher the density of trees. In many places sunlight doesn’t enter. If it doesn’t rain one or two days, the water becomes very clear. At that time the reflection of green forest looks like another forest under that forest. While visiting
Mind-blowing beauty in Ratargul :
After starting your tour inside Ratargul Swamp Forest by boat, you will be able to feel the natural attraction of this jungle. This is an extra-ordinary natural world. The more time you spend the more will you amazed. The tour will give you exceptional feeling. The trees, water, the boat and everything around will create an amazing environment. Nobody should miss this. Try to feel the beauty and pulse of Ratargul.
The evergreen forest is situated by the river Goain and linked with the cannel Chengir Khal. Most of the trees grow here are Koroch tree. The forest goes under 20-30 feet water in the rainy season. Rest of the year the water level is about 10 feet dee
Various types of birds are here; such as Kingfisher (Machranga), Dove (Ghughu), many kinds of Crane or Heron (Bok), Water fowl (Pankowri), Folktailed Shrike (Finga), Teal (Balihash) etc. Notable animals of this forest are monkey, Otter, Squirrel, Mechobagh etc. Various types of reptile and snakes are also available here. In 1973, Forest department of Bangladesh declared this forest area as Sanctuary for wild life.
The natural beauty of Ratargul cannot be expressed in few words in writing. This is only to enjoy. And to enjoy the beauty properly, it is a must to go there. The deeper you go, the higher the density of trees. In many places sunlight doesn’t enter. If it doesn’t rain one or two days, the water becomes very clear. At that time the reflection of green forest looks like another forest under that forest. While visiting
Mind-blowing beauty in Ratargul :
After starting your tour inside Ratargul Swamp Forest by boat, you will be able to feel the natural attraction of this jungle. This is an extra-ordinary natural world. The more time you spend the more will you amazed. The tour will give you exceptional feeling. The trees, water, the boat and everything around will create an amazing environment. Nobody should miss this. Try to feel the beauty and pulse of Ratargul.
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