Jaintia Hill Resort
Resort at Tamabil, the hilly border crossing on the Sylhet–Tamabil road, about 5 km from Jaflong.
from ৳2,500 per night
Photo: Md Rafayat Haque Khan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Jaintiapur & Lalakhal
Jaintiapur Rajbari & Megaliths
Ruins of the Jaintia kingdom and standing stones that once marked royal ceremonies.
Jaintiapur was the seat of the Jaintia kings until the British annexed the kingdom in 1835. The brick palace is in ruins, but the menhirs and dolmens beside the highway, which Banglapedia describes as the only megaliths found so far in Bangladesh, are worth the stop. Please do not sit or climb on them.
- Getting there
- 42 km from Sylhet city, about 1.5 hours
- Time on site
- Half a day
- Interest
- Heritage & shrines
When to go
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
BestGoodNot ideal
Highlights
- Megalithic stones beside the Tamabil road
- Ruins of the Jaintia royal palace
- An easy stop between Lalakhal and Jaflong
More photos
Best time to visit
October to March, when the ground is dry and the light is soft.
Getting there
On the Sylhet–Tamabil highway at Jaintiapur bazar.
Costs
Free to visit.
Local tips
Ask at the bazar for directions to the palace lane; it is not signposted well.
Map pins are approximate. Confirm directions locally.Get directions
Where to stay nearby
View all
Nazimgarh Lalakhal (Wilderness Resort)
Hillside resort above the Sari River at Lalakhal with an infinity pool, river-view restaurants and boating, run by Nazimgarh Resorts.
Things to book here
Sample listing
Jaflong, Lalakhal and Jaintiapur day tour
A full day by private car with driver, including the Lalakhal boat and Jaflong river crossing.
from ৳7,500 per group
Also in Jaintiapur & Lalakhal