Hire a Local Guide in Sylhet

A Bangla, English or Arabic speaking local guide who stays with you, explains the places you visit and helps with boats, tickets and local questions. Hire for a few hours, a day or your whole trip.

  • Local guides who know every major spot
  • Half day to multi-day hire
  • Solo, couple, family or group
  • National and international tourists welcome

Choose your guide service

Compare the cost for a Bangla, English or Arabic speaking guide.

Guide service costs by language
ServiceBangla guideবাংলাEnglish guideEnglishArabic guideالعربية
City GuideHalf day. Shah Jalal Dargah, Keane Bridge and old Sylhet. Best for first-time visitors.
৳ 1,500per half day
৳ 3,000per half day
৳ 3,000per half day
Day Tour GuideFull day at one or two spots such as Ratargul, Lalakhal, Jaflong or Bisnakandi. Helps with boats and entry.
৳ 1,500per day
৳ 3,000per day
৳ 3,000per day
Multi-day Guide2 to 4 days with one guide. Srimangal, Tanguar Haor, Madhabkunda. Works with your hotel and vehicle.
৳ 1,500per day
৳ 3,000per day
৳ 3,000per day
Photo and Nature GuideCustom plan with early starts for light and quiet. Tell us what you want to see.
৳ 1,500per day
৳ 3,000per day
৳ 3,000per day

Prices are in BDT. We confirm the guide and the final price with you before the trip, including what the price covers.

What your guide does

Explains the places

History, local stories and what to look for at each spot.

Handles the details

Boat hire, tickets, timing and where to eat, so you do not have to ask around.

Plans the day with you

The best order of stops, so you avoid crowds and wasted time.

Stays with your group

One guide from the start of the day to the end, ready to help.

Places our guides cover

Distances are approximate, from Sylhet city.

Ratargul Swamp ForestFreshwater swamp forest with a boat rideAbout 26 km
LalakhalBlue-green river and tea-garden viewsAbout 35 km
JaflongPiyain River, stone area, Khasi hillsAbout 60 km
BisnakandiHills and river beside the Meghalaya borderAbout 55 km
SrimangalTea estates and Lawachara forestAbout 95 km
Shah Jalal Dargah & cityShrine, Keane Bridge and old SylhetIn the city
Tanguar HaorWetland crossed by houseboatFull-day trip
Madhabkunda WaterfallThe country’s largest waterfallFull-day trip

How to hire a guide

  1. Pick the guide service that fits your plan.
  2. Click Hire a guide and choose the language, number of days and group size.
  3. Add your name, phone, places you want to see and start date.
  4. Send the request on WhatsApp. We reply with the guide and the price, then confirm.

Frequently asked questions

Can I hire only a guide, without a hotel or car?

Yes. You can hire a guide on its own. We can also add a car or a full tour package if you want.

Which languages can the guide speak?

We offer Bangla, English and Arabic speaking guides. Choose your language in the booking form and we confirm the guide when we reply.

How long can I hire a guide for?

From a few hours in the city up to several days. Pick the number of days in the booking form.

Are boat and entry tickets included in the guide price?

We confirm exactly what the price covers when we reply to your request. Boat rides are included in our tour packages.

Do you serve international tourists?

Yes. Tell us your country when you contact us and we will plan your trip.

Hire your Sylhet guide today

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