Bichnakandi, Natural stone formations in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Bichnakandi is an area featuring stone formations in the river and mountains rising along the India-Bangladesh border in Sylhet District. The river winds through the terrain, revealing layers of rock formed over geological time.
The name comes from Bengali words meaning a bed-like formation and dam-like structure, reflecting the natural stone arrangements in the region. The area owe its current shape to millions of years of geological processes.
Local families have collected stones from the riverbed for generations, and this work remains a source of income today. The practice shapes daily life in the region and shows how deeply people are connected to their natural surroundings.
The best time to visit is between November and February, when weather conditions are most favorable and the river reaches normal levels. From Sylhet city, you can reach the area using local transportation in about one to two hours.
Two tectonic plates meet in this region, creating geological conditions similar to major fault lines. This makes the area interesting for scientists studying Earth's crust behavior.
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