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Bhimruli Floating Market
🚣 RiverThe country's most famous floating market; guavas on hundreds of boats, and orchards on both banks of the canal.
District guides › Barishal Division › Jhalokati
📷 Lonely Explorer · CC BY-SA 4.0Jhalokati travel guide
Barishal Division · 5 places to see · 1-day trip
Best timeJuly to August (guavas), winter for the town
Days needed1 day
District townJhalokati
From Dhaka8-9 hours overnight by launch
At a glance: Jhalokati is a district in Barishal Division; the best time to visit is July to August (guavas), winter for the town; a visit takes 1 day; from Dhaka it takes 8-9 hours overnight by launch.
Last updated: October 2026
What to see in Jhalokati, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat, on one page. Been there and found something wrong? Tap 👎 under that part and tell us what is right; if it is right, tap 👍.
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What to see
📷 Dr. Emdadul Hoque Mamun · CC BY-SA 4.02
Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari
🏛️ HeritageA 19th-century zamindar house and temple near Jhalokati town.
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Sujabad Fort
🏰 FortRuins of a Mughal-era fort near the Sugandha River.
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Gabkhan Bridge
🚣 RiverThe Gabkhan Channel, known as the Suez of Bengal; views of the waterway from the bridge.
📷 Diganta Talukdar · CC BY 2.05
Dhansiri River
🚣 RiverThe very Dhansiri of Jibanananda's poetry; quiet afternoons on a boat.
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Getting there and where to stay
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From Dhaka8-9 hours overnight by launch, 4-4.5 hours by bus (via the Padma Bridge); 45 minutes from Barishal
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Where to stayBasic hotels in town; it is easy to stay in Barishal and visit for the day
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What to eatJhalokati's guavas, amra (hog plums), villages of shital pati (cool reed mats)
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TipsBhimruli is 1 hour from Barishal by auto-rickshaw; go very early in the morning
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In an emergency: phone numbers
Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All emergency numbers with sources
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Jhalokati?
The best time to visit Jhalokati is July to August (guavas), winter for the town.
How do I get from Dhaka to Jhalokati?
Ways to get from Dhaka to Jhalokati: 8-9 hours overnight by launch, 4-4.5 hours by bus (via the Padma Bridge); 45 minutes from Barishal.
What is there to see in Jhalokati?
Places to see in Jhalokati: Bhimruli Floating Market, Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari, Sujabad Fort, Gabkhan Bridge and Dhansiri River.
How many days does it take to see Jhalokati?
It takes 1 day to see Jhalokati.
Where can I stay in Jhalokati?
Accommodation in Jhalokati: basic hotels in town; it is easy to stay in Barishal and visit for the day.
What is the famous food of Jhalokati?
The famous food and goods of Jhalokati: Jhalokati's guavas, amra (hog plums), villages of shital pati (cool reed mats).
Who do I call in an emergency in Jhalokati?
Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102.
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Products of Jhalokati, straight from local sellers
Famous for: Jhalokati's guavas, amra (hog plums), villages of shital pati (cool reed mats)
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