Hakaluki Haor, the largest haor in Bangladesh, is situated in Moulvibazar District with a small part in Sylhet District. The total area of this haor is about 18,400 hectares. It is designated as an Ecologically Critical Area and a protected Ramsar site. Some 190,000 people live in the surrounding of the lake area The haor consists of 238 heels. In winter the haor is reduced to one fourth, the beels continue to retain water. The haor houses 525 species of plants, 416 species of birds, 140 species of wild animals, and 105 species of fish. In winter migratory birds swarm.Many tourists prefer to visit this place in winter. But the rainy season has its charm of vastness

How To Go

To reach this haor, which is 65 km away from Moulvibazar Sadar, you have to reach Moulvibazar district first. You can reach here by bus from Moulvibazar.

Source: Bangladesh National Portal