Dingapota Haor Netrokona

Dingapota Haor located in Mohanganj Upazila of Netrakona district is one of the largest haors in the country. The beauty of this haor emerges in different new forms depending on the season. The flowing water of Haor during the monsoons, the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings during the dry season all fascinate the nature-loving visitors. However, in all seasons, the half-submerged hijal trees in the deepest part of Haor's huge water body, the surging waves of the water body and the blue sky are visible. Especially during autumn and fall, the beauty of the green golden paddy fields and the blue sky on the south side of Haor attracts the visitors the most.

In addition, during the fishing season, the temporary shelters with fishermen's families on the shores of Haor give an opportunity to see the life of the Haor fishermen up close. If you want, you can buy various fresh fish from here. Nature's bounty has opened a door of immense potential in the tourism industry of the Netrakona district of Dingapota Haor.

Netrakona can be reached by various transport buses from Dhaka's Mohakhali Bus Terminal. And by rail, you can reach Mohanganj directly from Kamalapur railway station by Haor Express or Mohanganj train. From Mohanganj you can go to Tetulia Ghat by auto or Laguna and travel around Dingapota Haor by trawler.

There are residential hotels like Hour Inn, Hotel Shapla etc. in Mohanganj. Besides, you can stay overnight at Hotel Al Noor, Hotel Sourav, Hotel Chandan, Hotel Nirala and Hotel Medina in Birishiri and Durgapur in Netrakona.

You can cook and eat with the crew of your reserved trawler. Besides, you can eat at Haor Inn located in Mohanganj. And of course, don't miss to taste the eye candy.

Kamalarani Dighi, Seven Martyrs Shrine, Someshwari River, Birishiri and Chinamati Hill are among the sightseeing places in Netrakona.

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