Patharia Pahar Moulvibazar

Patharia Hill located in Baralekha Upazila of Moulvibazar District is known as Adam Isle to the locals. From Baralekha to 25 km of the Assam part of the Khasia-Jaintia highlands on the eastern border of India, the Patharia hill range extends. About 1000 years ago this region was full of deep forests. At that time, a sub-branch of the Naga population called Pathri lived here. This forest region is named Pathria after this community.

Surrounded by high hills and green trees, Patharia Hill is surrounded by a series of waterfalls that add a different dimension to the hilly beauty of Patharia. Madhavakunda is a mesmerizing waterfall from Patharia Hill. India's Karimganj district can be seen from Patharia peak. Apart from this, oranges, agar, nagkeshar, palan, bamboo, cane, kalakastari, mushakdana and bandhyandar are grown in large quantities in this region. Many people come here from far and wide to be fascinated by the green nature around the Patharia hills and the calm and cool springs.

Patharia Pahar is located 70 km from Moulvibazar district town. From Dhaka, take the Hanif, Ena, Shyamoli or Sylhet Express bus and get down at Kanthaltali Bazar. You can go to Patharia Hills by reserving CNG from Kanthaltali. Again by rail from Kamalapur in Dhaka, you can get down at Kulaura station by Paharika, Upban, Jayantika, Parabat or Kalni Express and go to Patharia region via Kanthaltali. Besides, reaching Baralekha upazila from Moulvibazar can be reached by CNG auto rickshaw or Chander's car via Dimai to Patharia Pahar.

There are various public and private accommodation facilities near Patharia Hills. But it is best to stay overnight at Moulvibazar or Srimangal for the convenience of travel. Notable hotels and resorts in Srimangal include Hotel Marina, Tea House Rest House, Paradise Lodge, Hotel Mohsin Plaza, Novem Eco Resort, Nisarg Eco Cottage, Srimangal Tea Resort, Lemon Garden Resort, Amazon Forest Resort, Grand Sultan Tea Resort and Shanti Bari.

There are several restaurants near Madhavakunda Falls and in Baralekha Upazila. Also, don't forget to taste the popular Seven Layer Tea at Neelkantha Tea Cabin in Srimangal.

Among the other places to visit in Moulvibazar are Tea Gardens , Lauachhara National Park , Madhavpur Lake , Baikka Bill , Tea Museum , Bir Shrestha Hamidur Rahman Memorial , Manipuri Palli , Madhavkund and Hamham Waterfalls .

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