Niladri Lake
নীলাদ্রি লেক
A deep blue lake in an old limestone quarry at Tekerghat, framed by green hills across the border.
At a glance
- Where
- Sunamganj district, Sylhet division
- Best time
- monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and winter (Dec–Jan)
- Time needed
- About 2 h
Niladri Lake, officially named Shahid Siraj Lake, formed in an abandoned limestone quarry at Tekerghat in Tahirpur. Its water is a vivid blue-green, with small grassy hillocks on its banks and the Meghalaya hills rising just beyond. It is usually visited as part of a Tanguar Haor trip, and sunset here is lovely.
How to get there
From Tahirpur by boat in the monsoon or by motorbike in the dry season.
Good to know
The lake is deep with steep edges; do not swim without a life jacket. Stay well clear of the border.
Ready-made trips that include it
Common questions
Where is Niladri Lake?
Niladri Lake is in Sunamganj district, Sylhet division, Bangladesh. Sunamganj is about 295 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Niladri Lake?
From Tahirpur by boat in the monsoon or by motorbike in the dry season.
When is the best time to visit Niladri Lake?
The best time is monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and winter (Dec–Jan). Allow about 2 h for the visit.
More from Sunamganj
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Place Tanguar Haor
টাঙ্গুয়ার হাওরA vast Ramsar wetland under the Meghalaya hills. Tourist boats inside its protected area are suspended for now, so check before you go.
Representative photo Place Barikka Tila and Jadukata River
বারিক্কা টিলা ও যাদুকাটা নদীA grassy hill overlooking the clear, sandy Jadukata river as it flows out of the Meghalaya hills.
Place Shimul Bagan, Tahirpur
শিমুল বাগান, তাহিরপুরA large planted grove of silk-cotton trees that turns blazing red with flowers in late winter.
Representative photo Hidden place ▶ Video Lakmachhara
লাকমাছড়াA rocky stream flowing out of the border hills near Tekerghat, with a waterfall visible across the line.
Nearby
Representative photo Hidden place ▶ Video Lakmachhara
Sunamganj · লাকমাছড়াA rocky stream flowing out of the border hills near Tekerghat, with a waterfall visible across the line.
Representative photo Place Barikka Tila and Jadukata River
Sunamganj · বারিক্কা টিলা ও যাদুকাটা নদীA grassy hill overlooking the clear, sandy Jadukata river as it flows out of the Meghalaya hills.
Place Shimul Bagan, Tahirpur
Sunamganj · শিমুল বাগান, তাহিরপুরA large planted grove of silk-cotton trees that turns blazing red with flowers in late winter.
Place Tanguar Haor
Sunamganj · টাঙ্গুয়ার হাওরA vast Ramsar wetland under the Meghalaya hills. Tourist boats inside its protected area are suspended for now, so check before you go.