Introduction: Sribhumi Sylhet - Jaintapur is the standard city of the country where the memory of 360 Auliyas including Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and Hazrat Shahparan (RA) is intertwined. In this region, nature has bestowed unparalleled natural beauty. Innumerable resources and potentials are scattered in the Sylhet region which is known as the gem of nature. Among them, Lalakhal and Sreepur of Jaintapur upazila bordering India are a wonderful green land of natural beauty. Sreepur, Jaintapur and Lalakhal resorts are frequently visited by domestic and foreign tourists. Thousands of tourists from different parts of the country come here with their families.

      Dreamy cosmos Jaintia in the combined green mountain silence and the combined murmur of Meghalaya Duhita Piain, Surma Luva and Sari rivers. In the shadowy background of Jaintia adorned with the indescribable form of nature, children smile every morning and dream of a new day. The historic palace of Jaintia still stands today, holding the centuries-old tradition in its bosom. The beautiful Jaflong of the hills, the cool lalakhal and the colorful Nakshi Kathan Jaintia of Sreepur are like a skillful weaving, tilottama on the chest of the map. Important

       Meghalaya, located at the foot of the Khasia Jaintia Hills, is the last independent state of the then British-ruled Indian subcontinent. Drink, water, women - the green land of natural beauty in the tradition of these three. Barak, Sari, Piain, Line, Kapna and the traditional gold jaintia of the ancient Pramila kingdom of the Goain river basin. The region is rich in mineral resources, ancient antiquities and oil, gas, sand, rocks, tea and bay leaves and aquifers. In addition, the diverse lives of Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and indigenous communities. Pan-supari orchards of the Khasia community in this region of agriculture, mineral and forest resources. From a geological and natural point of view, there is much to be proud of about Jaintia.

Jaintapur's important geographical location, breathtaking natural beauty, rich resources and the colorful and exceptional way of life of the Khasia tribes living here have greatly enhanced the attraction of Jaintia. For many, the blue waters of the Sari River and the salty tea gardens on the other side of the river. At one point, the mind gets lost in the realm of imagination while walking up and down the tea garden.

       During the monsoon season, waves crash on both sides of the river. There is very little river water in winter season. Then the small shelf that wakes up here catches the eye of the tourists. Thousands of lives and livelihoods are involved in the rivers here with boats, rocks and sand. People all over the world today are very conscious and careful about environmental protection and development. The Government of Bangladesh has also attached special importance to this issue. Moreover, the country is implementing various activities for the expansion of forests, development of forest resources, development of the environment.

Description: Lalakhal is the oldest tea garden in the country located in the southeast of Jaintapur upazila of Sylhet. Every day domestic and foreign tourists are on the prowl here. The Lalakhal Tea Garden, established during the British rule, is located in the border area of India and Bangladesh, attracting tourists. Recently, Nazimgarh Resort Center has been playing a significant role in the development of tourism industry in the country. As a result, people who love to travel in the country are now heading towards Lalakhal and Jaintapur. There are many small and big hills and tea gardens. The river Sari flows by the side of the tea garden. The blue waters of this sari river have greatly increased the distinct attraction of domestic and foreign travel thirsty tourists. On Fridays and Saturdays many people come with their families to see the natural beauty of Lalakhal area. Many tourists who come here think that Lalakhal, a green land of natural beauty surrounded by tea gardens, can be one of the tourist areas in Bangladesh.

         How to get there: From Sobhanighat Point in Sylhet city or from Osmani Shishu Park and Dakshin Surma Central Bus Terminal, take a bus to Sylhet Tamabil Jaflong and get off at Sarighat. It will cost 40 rupees to rent a car. You can use two roads to reach Lalakhal Tea Garden. You can reach Sarighat via Sylhet Tamabil road and go by road or boat or ferry through Sari river. Most of the tourists take the speedboat of Nazimgarh Resort along the Sari River. Again many go to Lalakhal by boat. It costs 500 to 600 rupees for a boat and 2,000 to 5,000 rupees for a speedboat. Small battery-powered vehicles ply along the Daudik Road north of Sarighat. The distance from Sarighat to Lalakhal 5 km is 15 rupees. While traveling on the river Lalkhal, the blue waters of the Sari river and the twilight on both sides of the river, the sight of village girls fetching water with pitchers is a sight to behold. During the day, hundreds of boatmen carrying sand and the winding path of the river will attract tourists of any age. The sight of Saotal women and young tea workers picking tea leaves in the garden area greatly enhances the attraction of tourists from far and wide.

Recommendations for the development and growth of the tourism industry

     The following effective measures can be taken for the development and growth of Lalakhal tourism industry through government or non-government initiatives.

Renovation of Jaintia Gate at the entrance of Jaintapur Upazila (Bateshwar).

Unplanned stopping of sand extraction from Sari river by boat, construction of canals and steps of several steps on the western side of Sarighat South Par river, installation of umbrellas on winter sand dunes on the eastern side of the river for tourists to sit in winter season.