Destination guide
Kanaiya Bil
কানাইয়া বিল
A vast freshwater wetland beside the Jafar Khan Ghazi Mosque — in winter thousands of migratory birds arrive, making it the district's favourite birdwatching spot. Local legend says twelve villages drowned after a sadhu's curse, hence "baro gami bil"; a bathing festival is held each Chaitra Sankranti.
History & significance
An old wetland woven into local legend and the Chaitra Sankranti bathing-festival tradition.
How to get there
Right next to the Jafar Khan Ghazi Mosque at Majhkandi — CNG/auto or local bus from town.
Entry fee
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Free.
Opening hours & best time
Sunrise and late afternoon — when the birds are most active.
Best time
November–February, the migratory-bird season.
Traveller tips
The nearby old bird garden (baghabagan) shelters birds and monkeys — villagers ask visitors not to disturb them.
Location
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