Madhabpur Lake

Photo: Mohammed Tawsif Salam, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Sreemangal

Madhabpur Lake

A winding reservoir inside the working Madhabpur tea estate, with water lilies of several colours, blue lotus among them.

The lake fills a valley inside a working tea estate in Kamalganj, about 16 km from Sreemangal. It is an estate lake, and visitors are not always let in; half an hour to an hour is enough.

Getting there
16 km from Sreemangal town, about 45 minutes
Time on site
Half a day
Interest
Tea gardens, Rivers & water

When to go

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Highlights

  • Water lilies of several colours, blue lotus among them
  • Views over the tea estate
  • Easy to pair with Lawachara

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Best time to visit

Any time of year; ask locally when the lilies are flowering.

Getting there

CNG from Sreemangal via Kamalganj.

Costs

The estate may charge an entry fee or refuse entry; ask at the gate.

Local tips

Combine with Lawachara on the same road.

Map pins are approximate. Confirm directions locally.Get directions

Where to stay nearby

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Grand Selim Resort & Tour
Resort · Sreemangal

Grand Selim Resort & Tour

Resort in Ramnagar Manipuri Para, 3 km from town beside a tea estate, with an outdoor pool and 28 suites.

from ৳3,100 per night
Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf
Resort · Sreemangal

Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf

Large five-star resort with a golf course and pool, set among tea estates about 4 km from Sreemangal town.

from ৳36,000 per night
Novem Eco Resort
Resort · Sreemangal

Novem Eco Resort

Hillside eco resort at Bishamoni, Radhanagar, with cottages, villas, a pool and tea and pineapple garden views.

from ৳7,200 per night

Things to book here

Tea country cycling, Sreemangal
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Day tour · Sreemangal

Tea country cycling, Sreemangal

A guided 20 km ride on estate roads, ending with seven-layer tea.

from ৳1,800 per personUp to 8 guests

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