Halti Beel
Type: Wetland
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Halti Beel is the part of a wide area of Piprul, Khajura, Madhnagar and Brahmapur Union of Natore Sadar Upazila. It is considered to be the 2nd Cox’s Bazar of Bangladesh according to its scenic beauty. From the Bengali month of Boishakh to Kartik, this bill goes around 5-8 feet underwater. Halti Beel is famous for the natural breeding of fish. Halati bill is attached to the River Atrai. A portion of Halti beel has been announced as fishery sanctuary where water remains throughout the year. In the rainy season, the landscape of this area is stunning and attractive. During the rainy season, many tourists of the Patul-Hapaniya area come here for boat trip.
The area is submerged in water for almost six months of the year. When this beel becomes saturated with water during the rainy season, the small villages look just like the islands. To enjoy the amazing beauty of this beel, many tourists, from home and abroad visit here every year. There is a submersible 8 km long road inside the Halti Beel connected Piprul union with Khajuria Union.
How to go
After reaching at Madrasa Mor or Nicha Bazar at Natore Sadar, you may find CNG or Auto rickshaw to reach Halti Beel. Ask the Auto driver to go Patul, he will take you in there. The auto will take you to Patul through Dighapatia Rajbari area. It may take 20 taka as a fare per person. Fare will vary if you reserve the whole auto.
You may phone this person named Korban (কোরবান) who is an auto driver, who may assist you by taking to Halti Beel. Phone: 01714842150, 01765002167.
How To Reach: Natore Sadar Upazila
1. Shamoli Paribahan:
12, South Kollyanpur, Mirpur Road, Dhaka.
Tel: 02-900331, 02-8034275.
2. Hanif Enterprise:
Dhaka Offices: Panthopath: 0173-402670,
Arambagh: 01713-402671, Sayadabad: 01713-402673
3. Green Line Paribahan:
Kallyanpur Branch: 3/2, South Kallyanpur, Dhaka.
Mobile: 01730-060080.
4. Modern Enterprise (AC Chair Coach)
>>Head Office: Lake Circus, Panthapath, Kalabagan, Dhaka.
Phone: 9123743, 327293
>>Branch Office: Gabtoli Booking Office, Intercity Bus Terminal,
(Counter No. 19), Mirpur, Dhaka. Phone: 806099
Padma Express (Train No 759), Off day-Tuesday, from Dhaka to Rajshahi, Start at 23:10-4:50
Where to Stay
Accommodation facilities in Natore are as follows:
1. Hotel VIP
Address: Borohorishpur, Natore
Direction: 1 km West of Central Bus Terminal and East of Madrasha more.
Phone: 0771-66097, +880 1718 673735
2. Hotel Millat
Address: Madrasha More, Natore Sadar, Natore
3. Hotel Prince
Address: Railway Station Bazar, Natore Sadar, Natore
Phone: 0771-61356
Mobile: 01746029429
4. Hotel Raj
Address: Madrasha More, Natore Sadar, Natore
Phone: 0771-66660
Mobile: 01727371500
5. Hotel Rukhsana
Address: Kanaikhali, Old bus stand, Natore Sadar, Natore
Phone: 0771-62431
Mobile: 01739987017
6. Natore Boarding
Address: Nichabazar, Hospital Road, Natore Sadar, Natore.
Phone: 0771-62001
7. Natore Sugar Mills Guest House
Address: Natore Sugar Mills area, Natore Sadar, Natore
Eating Facilities
You may find small restaurants or tea stalls at Patul Bazar. Referred to where to eat at Natore, click here
Travel Tips
Make sure to bring extra cloths if you really want to take a bath and shower in the beel water.