Madhab Kundo Waterfall

Madhakund waterfall in Bangladesh located in Baralekha Moulvibazar

Madhakund Falls is the only waterfall in Bangladesh located in Baralekha upazila of Moulvibazar district. Many people from different parts of Bangladesh gather here every day to see it. From the top of the hill, about 200 feet high, the water is falling down at the end of a steady stream of sound. As a result of continuous fall, the bottom of the tank has been created. And the flowing current of the tank is flowing like a baridhara of peace. 

It is said of the naming of Madhabkunda that when King Gangadhwaj alias Govardhana of Srihatta started building a rest house on the Patharia hill, he saw a monk meditating under the ground. Then, when he resigned and praised the monk, the monk ordered him to immerse him in this well on the thirteenth thirteenth, with different advice. Only three times after the monk was abandoned was the prophecy called Madhav, Madhav Madhav. 

This is probably the origin of the name Madhabkund. According to some, the name of Mahadev or Shiva is known as Madhav and its place of origin is named Madhav Kund. Shiva temple has been placed next to this tank. The hill on which the water is flowing is completely stone. Large parts of it are scattered throughout. 

The upper part of the rhyme is called Gangamara rhyme and the lower part is called Madhabchhara. The stream of water rushing over the rocks from the top of the hill split in two and suddenly fell down from the steep hill. It creates two clauses. A big one, a small one. During the rainy season, the two mixes. 

Mountains around where the water is falling, ponds below. Water is constantly falling in the middle of the tank. This place is much deeper. A stone cavity or cave was created on the right side of the well. In 1342, Vishnudas Sannyasi established an orange orchard in the western part of Madhabkund, which still exists today. About 200 yards to the left of the main waterfall is another waterfall called Parikund. Water is constantly falling from there. But it is very difficult to go there. Many people will also be mobilized to see the convenience of travel.

How to get there:

Buses depart from Fakirapool, Saidabad, Gabtali and Mohakhali bus stations in Dhaka for Sylhet. Green Line Transport, Ena Transport, Saudia S Alam Transport, Shyamoli Transport, Ena Transport, Hanif Enterprise, Unique Service's AC and Non-AC buses operate on this route. The rent will be 400 to 1100 rupees.

Apart from the Kamalapur Railway Station, you can board the train from Parabat Express, Jayantika Express and Suburban Express to Sylhet. It will take 7-8 hours.

In the direct bus, you will get off at a place called Kanthaltali just before Baralekha. Madhabkund is not far from here. Rent CNG or rickshaw from here. The CNG fare will cost 15-20 taka per person, and if you pay the whole fare, it will cost around 1 taka.

And when the train actually comes, it will stop at Kulaurai. The distance from Kulaura to Madhabkund is about 35 kilometers. You can reserve CNG from here and go directly to Madhabkund. The rent will be 250 to 300 taka.

Where to stay:

There are two district council bungalows and two residential hotels.

Apart from this you can stay in Sylhet or Moulvibazar city hotel. There are various quality hotels and resorts in Sylhet city. You can stay in any of your needs and abilities. Most of these hotels are located at Mazar Road, Amberkhana and Zindabazar. Some of the well known hotels are - Hotel Hill Town, Gulshan, Dargah Gate, Surma, Kayakabad etc. Apart from this, there are many quality rest houses for low rent in Lala Bazar area.

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