Nestled in the picturesque Surma Valley amidst scenic tea plantations and lush green tropical forests, Sylhet is prime attraction for all tourists visiting Bangladesh. Lying between the Khasia and Jaintia hills on the north and Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land by a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside and the exotic flora and fauna. Here the thick tropical forests abound with many species of wildlife, scented orange groves and luxuriant pineapple plantations spread their arms around the typical hearth and homes of the Monipuri Tribal maidens famous for their dance. Other tribes in this region are Tripura & Khasia. It’s rich potentialities became easily attractive and the 18th century Englishmen made their fortune in tea plantations. About 80 km from Sylhet town connected by road Sriangal which is known as the tea capital of Bangladesh is the actual tea centre of the area. for miles and miles around , the visitor can see the tea gardens spread like a green carpet over the plain land or the sloping hills. A visit to the tea plantation in Sylhet is a memorable experience. Sylhet, the tea granary of Bangladesh not only has over 150 tea gardens but also proudly posses their larges tea gardens in the world both in area and production.