Utma Chhara

A quiet hill stream full of rounded boulders, far from the Sada Pathor crowds.

Utma Chhara is a stream that tumbles over rocks through village land near the border. There are no stalls or crowds, just clear water, rice fields and hills.

Getting there: 40 km from Sylhet city, about 1.5 hours
Time on site: Half a day
Interest: Rivers & water, Treks & adventure

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Highlights

Boulder stream with small pools
Village walk through rice fields
Very few visitors

Best time to visit

June to September.

Getting there

From Companiganj, take a CNG to Dayarbazar and walk the last stretch with a local guide.

Costs

No entry fee. A local guide or CNG for the day is the main cost.

Local tips

Bring water and snacks; there are few shops near the stream.

Safety. This is a border area. Stay on the Bangladesh side, follow BGB instructions and never cross the marked line. Currents are strong after heavy rain, so wear a life jacket on boats and do not swim in fast water.

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