Hidden place

Satla water lily wetland

সাতলার শাপলা বিল

Vast wetlands in Wazirpur where red and white water lilies cover the water after the monsoon.

At a glance

Where: Barishal district, Barishal division
From Dhaka: 180 km to Barishal by road, 5–6 hours by bus or car
Entry / cost: Boat hire, price negotiable
Best time: monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
Time needed: About 3 h

Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.

See the place on video

Around Satla in Wazirpur, low-lying beels fill with water each monsoon and then bloom with water lilies, the national flower. In the early morning the surface turns red and white as far as you can see. Local boatmen paddle visitors through narrow channels between the flowers, and farmers collect lily stems to sell as vegetables. It is a seasonal sight that rewards an early start.

How to get there

From Barishal, travel to Wazirpur by bus, then onward to Satla by local transport.

Good to know

Arrive before 9 am when flowers are open; respect farmers' collecting areas.

Common questions

Where is Satla water lily wetland?

Satla water lily wetland is in Barishal district, Barishal division, Bangladesh. Barishal is about 180 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Satla water lily wetland from Dhaka?

First get to Barishal, roughly 5–6 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Barishal, travel to Wazirpur by bus, then onward to Satla by local transport.