Major city · Bangladesh
Sunamganjসুনামগঞ্জ
A half-day stop for Tanguar Haor and the Hason Raja Museum, best as a day trip from Sylhet or Srimangal. One night if you want to see the haor at dawn.
Sunamganj is a quiet district town in northeastern Bangladesh, known for the vast Tanguar Haor wetland and the Hason Raja Museum. Most travellers pass through on the way to the haor or use it as a base for birdwatching in winter. The town itself has limited sights, so a half-day is enough unless you are staying for the haor.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, haor floods)
- Airport
- ZYL
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sunamganj999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sunamganj, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetySunamganj is generally safe, but roads can be chaotic and poorly lit at night.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZYL Osmani International Airport (Sylhet) (About 2 h by road; domestic flights from Dhaka.).
- Getting aroundRickshaws and CNG auto-rickshaws cover the town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus Sunamganj–Sylhet৳150–250
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 800
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 1,500
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomBDT 2,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 1,500 · Mid BDT 3,000 · High BDT 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZYL Osmani International Airport (Sylhet) (About 2 h by road; domestic flights from Dhaka.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sunamganj: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rickshaws and CNG auto-rickshaws cover the town. For Tanguar Haor, hire a CNG or private car for the 30–40 km trip. Boats are available at the haor.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tanguar Haor
goDoor to door: About 1 h
CNG or private car from Sunamganj town, about 30–40 km (19–25 mi), 1 hCNG or private car from Sunamganj town, about 19–25 mi (30–40 km), 1 h
Best at dawn for birdwatching; hire a boat at the haor.
Sylhet
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or CNG, about 2 h
Shrines, swamp forest and the city itself.
Srimangal
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus via Sylhet, about 3 h
Tea gardens and Lawachara National Park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few budget hotels near the bus stand and market; basic but functional.
Near Tanguar Haor
Limited guesthouses in nearby villages; ask locally or arrange through a guide.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- ৳4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × BDT 2,500 | BDT 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BDT 3,000 | BDT 6,000 |
| CNG from Sunamganj to Tanguar Haor, return1 × BDT 1,500 · check | BDT 1,500 |
| Boat hire at Tanguar Haor, about 2 h1 × BDT 800 · check | BDT 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 1,080 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 5,940 per person per day, bed included | BDT 11,880 |
2026 estimate in taka; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Rice meal at a local eatery | ৳100–200 |
| Tea | ৳10–20 |
| CNG ride within town | ৳20–50 |
| Bus Sunamganj–Sylhet | ৳150–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tanguar Haor is best visited in winter (Nov–Feb) for birds; in monsoon the water is high and access limited.
- No ATM in the town centre? Check before you go; bring enough cash.
- Roads to the haor can be rough; allow extra time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
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Sunamganjসুনামগঞ্জ
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
Most embassies are in Dhaka; the nearest consulate may be in Sylhet (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CNG Sunamganj → Tanguar Haor: about ৳500–1,000 one way, 1 h (check)
- Bus Sunamganj → Sylhet: about ৳150–250, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto?)
- টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sunamganj. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, haor floods) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tanguar Haor and Hason Raja Museum with verified opening hours and boat hire details.
- Eat pages with local fish dishes and last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the bus stand and airport.
Sources
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