Bharaura Lake
Type: Lake
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Bharaura Lake in Bharaura tea garden near Sreemangal is possessed by the James Finlay Co. A traveler can have a spectacular view of Lotus floating all over the lake which is the core attention of the lake. You might find some monkeys as your companions around. Left to the rail cross of the garden about 1.5 km ahead. You can observe the red hill enclosed by jackfruit trees. If you get close to the trees you might be frightened by the sound of monkeys, live in shades of trees.
Be advised, you should not try to be over smart and try to return before sunset, as there is much more concerning the security. The western area of Sreemangal consists a place filled with Haors and beels which is known as Hail Haor. There is a water front which becomes the territory of winter birds.
How to go
Bharaura Lake is located in Sreemangal Upazila, 3 km away from Bhimsibabur Bazar. You need to reach Sreemangal and take buses or local transport to reach that lake.
How To Reach: Sreemangal Upazila
1. Shaymoli Paribahan:
Head Office, 25/B-1, Khilji Road, Mohammadpur, Shaymoli, Dhaka, Phone-9124139
Kalabagan Counter, Dhaka, Ph-9141047, 0171-1130862
Uttara Counter, Abdullahpur, Dhaka, Phone-0171-2839111
Kalyanpur Counter, Dhaka, Phone-9003331
2. Green Line
9/2, Outer Circular Road, Momen Bagh, Rajarbagh, Dhaka, Tel: 8331302-4, 8353004-5
3. Hanif Enterprise
22/3, Block-B, College Gate, Dhaka, Tel: +8802 9008480
Where to Stay
Sreemangal Tea Resort:
Accommodation: Bungalows BDT 3,500-5,500, Suites BDT-3,500/-, Ip rooms BDT-2,500/-. Have to add 15% vat & 7% Service charge.
Address: Bangladesh Tea Board, Bhanugach Road, Srimangal, MauloviBazar.
Hotel Tea Town:
Accommodation: Deluxe non A/c BDT 1,000-1,250, Couple BDT 1,350/-, Suite BDT-1,550-1,850/-
Have to add 15% vat & 5% service charge
Address: Dhaka Sylhet Road, Sreemongal.
3. Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf
Arman Khan (Act GM), Sreemangal, +8801730793552-(59)
Things to do
- You can enjoy sight of fisherman fishing in small boats known as Dingi boats and sunset which is over the water. You should bring a binocular to enjoy the flock of birds.
- Enjoy the Company of monkeys around you.
Eating Facilities
You may carry your own food. If you are unable to do that, then you can look for local restaurants or food shops nearby Bharaura Tea garden. Food may not be of the best of quality but you can satisfy your hunger.
