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Introducing Sunamganj
Approximately 70km west of Sylhet, this small town offers little for tourists. However, the local haors (wetlands) are rife with bird life. From midwinter through to the end of March and sometimes April, migrants, winter birds and residents all get together for a big bird party. Varieties of rails, raptors, ducks, sandpipers and others congregate.
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The three haors that seem to be the best for bird-watching are several hours upstream from the Surma River. Visiting all of them is a four-day affair, which, except for true bird enthusiasts, is probably more than most travellers want. An overnight trip would get you into some of the most fascinating rural areas in Bangladesh. See boxed text, p151 for a fascinating account of a birder’s trip up here.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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